Dopamine administration is not an effective method to treat Parkinsonism because
A) Dopamine is quickly metabolized to an inactive compound in the liver
B) Dopamine is too large to be absorbed by the intestines
C) Dopamine is too large to cross the blood brain barrier
D) Dopamine is quickly inactivated in the blood through enzymatic activity
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Q3: Carbidopa enhances the action of levodopa by
A)
Q4: Antipsychotic medications may _ the effectiveness of
Q5: Side effects from anticholinergic drugs would include
Q6: _ is an excitatory neurotransmitter released from
Q7: For best results,levodopa should be administered on
Q9: The main feature in Parkinson's disease is
Q10: A patient with Parkinson's disease who may
Q11: The addition of carbidopa to levodopa is
Q12: Well controlled body movements are achieved from
Q13: The use of which medication for Parkinson's
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