Goodman & Gilman Manual

Question 1

Strychnine poisoning affects which of the following neurotransmitters?*
A. Glycine
B. Glutamate
C. Serotonin
D. GABA
E. Aspartate

Answer 1

A. Glycine (Table 12-1 p. 209)

Question 2

Mechanism of action of organophosphate poisoning?*
A. Inhibition of acetylcholine release from presynaptic terminal
B. Inhibition of nAch receptor-binding
C. Inhibition of mAch receptor-binding
D. Acetylcholinesterase inhibition

Answer 2

D. Acetylcholinesterase inhibition (p. 126)