KROK 1 2008 – Question 166 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A stomatologist injected a patient with a certain drug in order to reduce salivation during tooth filling. What drug is it?
- A. Pilocarpine hydrochloride
- B. Atropine sulfate
- C. Proserin
- D. Mesaton
- E. Adrenaline hydrochloride
Hint
Salivary secretion is driven by the parasympathetic system; think about what kind of effect on it is needed to dry the mouth, and sort the listed drugs accordingly.
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