Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease resulting in a loss of functional acetylcholine receptors and severe muscle weakness. Which of the following drugs might be useful in treating this condition?

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Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease resulting in a loss of functional acetylcholine receptors and severe muscle weakness.  Which of the following drugs might be useful in treating this condition?

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A drug that inhibits acetylcholinesterase

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A blocker of cation channels in the motor end plate

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A drug that inhibits the uptake of choline into motor nerves

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A drug that inhibits release of acetylcholine

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An anabolic steroid that increases muscle mass

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