Pyridostigmine Is Useful in Treating Patients with Myasthenia Gravis Because

question 18

Multiple Choice

Pyridostigmine is useful in treating patients with myasthenia gravis because:

• A) Increased formation of acetylcholine occurs
• B) Increased production and secretion of acetylcholine occur
• C) Irreversible inhibition of acetylcholinesterase decreases levels of acetylcholine
• D) Reversible inhibition of acetylcholinesterase increases levels of acetylcholine

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