Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT)inhibitors Such as Entacapone (Comtan)and Tolcapone (Tasmar)may Enhance the Effects
Multiple Choice
Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors such as entacapone (Comtan) and tolcapone (Tasmar) may enhance the effects of levodopa because these drugs
A) decrease the breakdown of dopamine in the brain
B) increase dopamine absorption from the GI tract
C) prevent conversion of levodopa to an inactive metabolite in the bloodstream
D) increase the breakdown of dopamine in the brain
E) prolong the activity of acetylcholine in the brain
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Q3: Drugs such as selegiline (Eldepryl)and rasagiline (Azilect)that
Q4: Parkinson disease typically occurs because of the
Q5: Upon entering the brain,levodopa is then transformed
Q6: Oral administration of dopamine is NOT effective
Q8: All of the following drugs can be
Q9: To prevent premature conversion of L-dopa to
Q10: With regard to levodopa administration,"end-of-dose akinesia" describes
Q11: Neuronal death that occurs in Parkinson disease
Q12: All of the following characteristics of dopamine