Inhibition of the parasympathetic nervous system is caused by which type of drug? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected

1. Anticholinergics
2. Sympathomimetics
3. Parasympathomimetics
4. Cholinergic blocks
5. Sympathomimetic blockers


Correct Answer: 1, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Anticholinergics inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 2: Sympathomimetics is incorrect because these stimulate the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 3: Parasympathomimetics is incorrect because parasympathomimetics stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 4: Cholinergic blockers inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 5: Sympathomimetic blockers simulate the parasympathetic nervous system.

Global Rationale: Anticholinergics inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system. Cholinergic blockers inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system. Sympathomimetic blockers simulate the parasympathetic nervous system. Sympathomimetics is incorrect is incorrect because these stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. Parasympathomimetics is incorrect because parasympathomimetics stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.

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