A nurse is teaching a class on neuropharmacology to a group of nurses. The nurse asks the participants which classes of drugs act by reducing axonal conduction
Which response by one of the participants best demonstrates an appropriate understanding of this concept?
a. Antihypertensives
b. Antipsychotics
c. Local anesthetics
d. Antidepressants
ANS: C
Local anesthetics are the only drugs shown to work by reducing axonal conduction.
Antihypertensives, antipsychotics, and antidepressants do not act by reducing axonal conduction.
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