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iveyjurea

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Rivastigmine is sometimes referred to as a dual acetylcholinesteras e inhibitor because
 
  a. It inhibits both acetylcholinesteras e and the reuptake of acetylcholine.
  b. It inhibits acetylcholinesteras e and interacts directly with muscarinic
  receptors.
  c. It inhibits acetylcholinesteras e and increases the synthesis of
  acetylcholine.
  d. It inhibits acetylcholinesteras e and butyrylcholinestera se.

Question 2

In treating behavioral disturbances associated with Alzheimer's dementia, the anticholinergic effects from antipsychotic medication
 
  a. May exacerbate the cognitive deficits.
  b. May improve cognition.
  c. Have no effect on cognition.
  d. May increase sedation.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a


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