Which of the following is an indirect-acting cholinergic agonist that is 'reversible' and commonly used to diagnose Myasthenia Gravis?
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Correct answer: Edrophonium
Edrophonium is a very short-acting acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. The 'Tensilon Test' involves administering Edrophonium to see if muscle strength rapidly improves, confirming a diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis.
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