Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system is caused by which type(s) of drug? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Adrenergic agents
2. Parasympathomimetics
3. Sympathomimetics
4. Cholinergic agents
5. Autonomic agents
Correct Answer: 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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