A Nursing Student Asks Why a Direct-Acting Cholinergic Agonist Drug

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nursing student asks why a direct-acting cholinergic agonist drug that is selective to muscarinic receptors is described as being non-specific. The nurse will explain that this is because:

• A) muscarinic receptors are present in many different tissues.
• B) the action of cholinesterase alters the bioavailability at different sites.
• C) these drugs can also affect nicotinic receptors.
• D) they vary in their reversible and irreversible effects.

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Definitions:

Inhalation

The act of breathing in; drawing air or other substances into the lungs.

Physical Contact

The act of two or more objects or substances touching or coming into direct interaction with each other.

Ingestion

The act of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body through the mouth.