Which of the following classes of medications can be used to stimulate salivary flow in clients with functional gland tissue?

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Salivary flow is normally stimulated by neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system, and is secreted as the first digestive enzyme in the gastrointestinal tract. Drugs that stimulate salivary flow mimic the actions of acetylcholine in the parasympathetic nervous system, and are known as cholinergic agonists. An example is the drug pilocarpine (Salagen), which is indicated for the treatment of xerostomia associated with Sjögren's syndrome, and head and neck radiation therapy.

Which of the Following Classes of Medications Can Be Used