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Alygatorr01285

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Pharmacotherapy for Parkinson's disease is intended to
 
  1. increase the amount of dopamine and reduce the amount of acetylcholine.
  2. increase the amount of dopamine and acetylcholine.
  3. reduce the amount of dopamine and increase the amount of acetylcholine.
  4. reduce the amount of dopamine and acetylcholine.

Question 2

From a pharmacology standpoint, which of the following best explains why levodopa is superior to dopamine?
 
  1. It crosses the bloodbrain barrier.
  2. It has fewer adverse effects.
  3. It has less risk for addiction.
  4. It can be administered orally.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Parkinson's disease results in the death of neurons that produce dopamine. Due to the imbalance, dopamine is provided (levodopa), and anticholinergics can be administered as well.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Levodopa can cross the bloodbrain barrier, where dopamine cannot. Levodopa administration leads directly to dopamine synthesis.


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