A patient has atony of the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract. Which type of medication may be administered to increase smooth muscle strength?
A) Anticholinergic drugs
B) Cholinergic drugs
C) Muscle relaxants
D) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
B
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Cholinergic drugs are used to treat atony of the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract and urinary systems. Anticholinergic agents will decrease muscle strength. Muscle relaxants will decrease muscle strength. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are not used for atony of the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract.
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