A nursing instructor is planning to teach nursing students about exogenous acetylcholine. The instructor should include which information?
A. Acetylcholine has almost no therapeutic effects because it is rapidly destroyed once given.
B. Acetylcholine is broken down rapidly within the body, preventing it from producing adverse effects.
C. Acetylcholine will cause the heart rate to increase and blood pressure to drop.
D. When given in small amounts, acetylcholine will produce profound parasympathetic effects.
Answer: A
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