Because of Its Low Affinity for the NMDA Receptor, This

question 10

Multiple Choice

Because of its low affinity for the NMDA receptor, this drug may only have an effect when the glutamate system is hyperactive and potentially neurotoxic.

• A)galantamine
• B)rivastigmine
• C)donepezil
• D)memantine

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