Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT)inhibitors Such as Entacapone (Comtan)and Tolcapone (Tasmar)may Enhance the Effects

question 7

Multiple Choice

Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors such as entacapone (Comtan) and tolcapone (Tasmar) may enhance the effects of levodopa because these drugs:

• A)decrease the breakdown of dopamine in the brain.
• B)increase dopamine absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.
• C)prevent conversion of levodopa to an inactive metabolite in the bloodstream.
• D)increase the breakdown of dopamine in the brain.
• E)prolong the activity of acetylcholine in the brain.

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