2 Drugs in Focus Anticholinergic Agents
A) Combines with anticholinergic receptors to increase the action of levodopa
B) Stimulates postsynaptic dopamine receptors directly
C) Combines with anticholinergic receptors to increase dopamine action
D) Inhibits postsynaptic dopamine receptors directly
B
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Ropinirole is a newer drug that directly stimulates dopamine receptors. It is also used to treat restless legs syndrome. The other options are incorrect because ropinirole only works as a dopamine receptor stimulant.
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