Quizlet Genitourinary System Related

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Which of the following anthelmintic acts as a cholinergic agonist in the * nematodes and causes spastic paralysis of the worms?:

  • A. Piperazine
  • B. Pyrantel pamoate
  • C. Mebendazole
  • D. Albendazole
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Rationale:
1. Piperazine is the correct answer as it acts as a cholinergic agonist in nematodes, causing spastic paralysis by mimicking acetylcholine.
2. Pyrantel pamoate works by depolarizing neuromuscular junctions, not through cholinergic agonism.
3. Mebendazole and Albendazole inhibit microtubule synthesis in worms, leading to impaired glucose uptake, not cholinergic effects.