1. Chapter 18: Drugs for Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System
Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 1/e Michael Patrick Adams Dianne L. Josephson Leland Norman Holland, Jr.
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2. Figure Mechanism of action of antiparkinsonism drugs: (a) levodopa therapy increases dopamine production; (b) cholinergic blocker decreases acetylcholine reaching receptor
Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 1/e Michael Patrick Adams Dianne L. Josephson Leland Norman Holland, Jr.
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3. Figure 18.2 Alzheimer’s medications work by intensifying the effect of acetylcholine at the receptor
Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 1/e Michael Patrick Adams Dianne L. Josephson Leland Norman Holland, Jr.
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