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xclash

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Jonathan is being treated for high blood pressure and heart disease with the drug reserpine. Which of the following side effects should Jonathan and his physician expect to see?
 
  a. hyperactivity
 b. muscle weakness and fatigue
  c. severe depression
 d. memory deficits

Question 2

Reserpine acts as a monoamine antagonist by
 
  a. preventing the reuptake of the neurotransmitters in vesicles.
  b. blocking the release of the neurotransmitters.
 c. interfering with the synthesis of the neurotransmitters.
 d. blocking the receptors for the neurotransmitters.


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pocatato

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


xclash

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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