Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system is caused by which type(s) of drug?(Select all that apply.)

1. Adrenergic agents
2. Parasympathomimetics
3. Sympathomimetics
4. Cholinergic agents
5. Autonomic agents


1, 3

Rationale 1: Adrenergic agents stimulate the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 2:Parasympathomimetics is incorrect because parasympathomimetics stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 3: Sympathomimetics stimulate the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 4:Cholinergic agents is incorrect because cholinergic agents stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 5:Autonomic agents is incorrect because cholinergic agents stimulate the autonomic nervous system.

Global Rationale: Adrenergic agents stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. Sympathomimetics stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. Parasympathomimetics is incorrect because parasympathomimetics stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. Cholinergic agents is incorrect because cholinergic agents stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. Autonomic agents is incorrect because cholinergic agents stimulate the autonomic nervous system.

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