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Bromocriptine is (select one that does not apply)
- A. A partial agonist of dopamine
- B. A partial antagonist of dopamine
- C. Used in the treatment of parkinsonism
- D. Used to reduce GH secretion in acromegaly
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bromocriptine is a dopamine agonist used in parkinsonism and acromegaly; all except B are correct.
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- A. Tramadol
- B. Methadone
- C. Fluoxetine
- D. Dextromethorphan
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- A. Atropine
- B. Dicyclomine
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- D. Oxybutynin
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- A. Low concentration of \mathrm{Na}+ in the blood
- B. Hypokalemia
- C. Low concentration of angiotensin II in the blood
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