Which Type of Drug Would Be Used to Treat an Overactive

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which type of drug would be used to treat an overactive bladder? One that

• A) blocks NE
• B) decreases the action of the sympathetic system
• C) increases the action of the parasympathetic system
• D) blocks acetylcholine
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Cobalt Treatment

A form of radiotherapy using cobalt-60 to treat conditions such as cancer by targeting diseased cells with gamma radiation.

Radioactive Substances

Materials containing or emitting radiation due to the disintegration of atomic nuclei, often used in medical treatments and scientific research.

CT Scan

Short for Computed Tomography Scan, a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images of the body.

Radiology

A medical specialty that uses imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI to diagnose and sometimes treat diseases.