From the list provided, select the neurotransmitters associated with adverse side effects seen with antipsychotics
a. dopamine
b. acetylcholine
c. histamine
d. epinephrine
e. norepinephrine
a,b,c. Besides binding to dopamine receptors and blocking dopamine, antipsychotics also nonspecifically bind to muscarinic receptors (anticholinergic), a1-adrenergic receptors, and histamine H1 receptors (antihistaminic). This causes the many adverse side effects seen with the medications.
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a. 1, 2, and 4 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only
Another name for first-class mail is parcel post
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When people play pleasure and participation sports, they are likely to
A. avoid all forms of physical exertion. B. find it easy to obtain corporate sponsorships. C. focus on their connections with other participants. D. prefer indoor sports over outdoor sports.
The MOST common airway obstruction is the:
A) uvula. B) tonsils. C) tongue. D) adenoids.