Cholinergic drugs have specific effects on the body. What are the actions of cholinergic medications? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dilate pupils
b. Decrease heart rate
c. Stimulate gastric muscle
d. Dilate blood vessels
e. Dilate bronchioles
f. Increase salivation
g. Constrict pupils
ANS: B, C, D, F, G
Decreasing heart rate, stimulating gastric muscles, dilating blood vessels, increasing salivation, and constricting pupils are actions of the cholinergic drugs.
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