78-year-old male with Parkinson's disease experiences Parkinson's worsening of his symptoms. He is already taking levodopa. Since the disease is characterized by degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, leading to the lack of inhibition of cholinergic neurons, the addition of which medication is likely to help alleviate the patient's symptoms?

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78-year-old male with Parkinson's disease experiences Parkinson's worsening of his symptoms. He is already taking levodopa. Since the disease is characterized by degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, leading to the lack of inhibition of cholinergic neurons, the addition of which medication is likely to help alleviate the patient's symptoms?

Correct Answer: A

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All of the following are ß-adrenergic agonists EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: D

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Pilocarpine is used in treatment of:

Correct Answer: B

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Regarding parasympatholytics, the following statement is WRONG:

Correct Answer: B

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Which of the following drugs selectively stimulates $ß2$ adrenoceptors:

Correct Answer: D

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