Which neurotransmitter is most affected by an anticholinergic drug?
a. Acetylcholine
b. Dopamine
c. Serotonin
d. GABA
A
Anticholinergic drugs inhibit acetylcholine, thereby preventing stimulation of the cholinergic excitatory pathways. The other neurotransmitters are associated with the etiology of schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is teaching a class to prospective parents about the roles that ribonucleic acid (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) play in the development of the human fetus
The nurse concludes that the parents understand teaching when a parent states which of the following? 1. "RNA will determine what color eyes my baby has.". 2. "DNA plays a role in protein synthesis in our bodies.". 3. "DNA is outside the nucleus of the cell.". 4. "DNA molecules form the genetic material.".
A school health nurse is working on education programs for high school students
As part of the plan, the nurse wants to address health concerns of this age group, but focus on other topics besides the dangers of unprotected sex and drug and alcohol abuse. Which class topic would be appropriate to present? A) Warning signs of depression for peers to identify among their classmates B) Early signs of cancer and heart disease C) Injury prevention D) Normal physiological changes of this age group
A nurse educator is preparing a lesson on the issues surrounding the Affordable Care Act and universal health care. In 2005, which organization passed a resolution that states that every person should be able to access health-care services regardless of e
A. The Supreme Court B. The World Health Organization C. The United Nations D. The World Health Assembly
Which statement(s) about culture is/are true? Select all that apply
a. Culture exists on both material and nonmaterial levels. b. Culture mainly influences food choices and special holidays. c. Cultural customs change over time at different rates. d. Culture is learned through life experiences shared by other members of the culture.