KROK 1 2009 – Question 48 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient suffering from myasthenia has been administered proserin. After its administration the patient has got nausea, diarrhea, twitch of tongue and skeletal muscles. What drug would help to eliminate the intoxication?
- A. Mesatonum
- B. Isadrine
- C. Pyridostigmine bromide
- D. Atropine sulfate
- E. Physostigmine
Hint
Proserin prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine, so ask which receptors the surplus transmitter is overstimulating and what type of drug would oppose it.
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