Inhibition of the sympathetic nervous system is caused by which type of drug?
1. Adrenergic blockers
2. Sympathomimetics
3. Cholinergic agents
4. Parasympathomimetics
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Rationale 1: Adrenergic blockers inhibit the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 2:Sympathomimetics is incorrect because these stimulate the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 3:Cholinergic agents is incorrect because cholinergic agents stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 4:Parasympathomimetics is incorrect because these stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Global Rationale: Adrenergic blockers inhibit the sympathetic nervous system. Sympathomimetics is incorrect because these stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. Cholinergic agents is incorrect because cholinergic agents stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. Parasympathomimetics is incorrect because these stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
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