Inhibition of the parasympathetic nervous system is caused by which type of drug?(Select all that apply.)
1. Anticholinergics
2. Sympathomimetics
3. Parasympathomimetics
4. Cholinergic blockers
5. Sympathomimetic blockers
1, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Anticholinergics inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 2:Sympathomimetics is incorrect because these stimulate the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 3:Parasympathomimetics is incorrect because parasympathomimetics stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 4: Cholinergic blockers inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 5: Sympathomimetic blockers simulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Global Rationale: Anticholinergics inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system. Cholinergic blockers inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system. Sympathomimetic blockers simulate the parasympathetic nervous system. Sympathomimetics is incorrect because these stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. Parasympathomimetics is incorrect because parasympathomimetics stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
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