Cholinomimetic drugs can be used for the treatment of all the following conditions EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Bradycardia
Description: Anticholinergic drugs are used to treat a variety of conditions: Gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., peptic ulcers, diarrhea, pylorospasm, diveiculitis, ulcerative colitis, nausea, and vomiting) Genitourinary disorders (e.g., cystitis, urethritis, and prostatitis) Respiratory disorders (e.g., asthma, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ) Sinus bradycardia due to a hypersensitive vagus nerve. Insomnia, although usually only on a sho-term basis. Dizziness (including veigo and motion sickness-related symptoms) Anticholinergics generally have antisialagogue effects (decreasing saliva production), and most produce some level of sedation, both being advantageous in surgical procedures. Ref-KDT 7/e p200
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