A 45-year-old male has been diagnosed with narcolepsy, a disorder characterized by an uncontrolled tendency to fall asleep. His physician has prescribed a psychomotor stimulant. Select a correct statement about the mechanism of action of the amphetamine class of drugs.
A. Amphetamines stimulate the release of norepinephrine and dopamine from the nerve endings and prevent the reuptake of these back into the nerve endings.
B. Amphetamines stimulate the release of serotonin from the nerve endings and increase the reuptake of serotonin back into the nerve endings.
C. Amphetamines stimulate the release of epinephrine and acetylcholine from the nerve endings and prevent the reuptake of these back into the nerve endings.
D. None of the above are correct.
Answer: A
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