What Is the Pharmacologic Action of Entacapone,a Potent Catechol O

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Multiple Choice

What is the pharmacologic action of entacapone,a potent catechol O methyl transferase (COMT) inhibitor?

• A) Slows the deterioration of dopaminergic nerve cells.
• B) Inhibits the relative excess of dopaminergic activity.
• C) Reduces the destruction of dopamine in peripheral tissues.
• D) Enhances the cholinergic symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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