Which cardiovascular effect is expected after administration of parasympathomimetic drugs?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Bradycardia
Parasympathomimetics increase vagal stimulation of the heart. This slows the heart rate and may reduce atrioventricular conduction.
Keep practicing
More Parasympathomimetics questions
- Which drug is a naturally occurring parasympathomimetic alkaloid?
- Which gastrointestinal effect occurs with parasympathomimetic drugs?
- Which parasympathomimetic drug is commonly used to treat xerostomia (dry mouth)?
- Which receptor subtype mediates most parasympathomimetic effects at target organs?
- Which drug is a short-acting acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used diagnostically in myasthenia gravis?
- Which respiratory effect is produced by parasympathomimetic drugs?