Carbidopa can best be classified as a(n):
a. neuromuscular blocking agent. c. neurotransmitter.
b. anticholinergic agent. d. decarboxylase inhibitor.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Carbidopa is not a neuromuscular blocking agent.
B Incorrect: Carbidopa is not an anticholinergic agent.
C Incorrect: Carbidopa is not a neurotransmitter.
D Correct: Carbidopa is a decarboxylase inhibitor.
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