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Chronic gastrointestinal diseases affect up to 20 million people in the United States and are responsible for 25% of all surgical procedures (GI Alliance, 2021). In fact, digestive diseases represent one of the nation's most serious health problems in terms of discomfort and pain, personal expenditures for treatment, working hours lost, and mortality. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Although rates have been declining due to early detection and treat...

What three bones make up the female pelvis? correct answer: 3 innominate bones (Ilium, ischium, pubis), Sacrum, Coccyx The sacrum and the coccyx form the ______________ wall of the pelvis A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial D. Lateral correct answer: Posterior The innominate bones form the _____________ and ____________ walls of the female pelvis A. Posterior; anterior B. Posterior; lateral C. Lateral; anterior D. Medial; lateral correct answer: Lateral; anterior The innominat...

Chapter 13: Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What types of drugs prevent or control nausea and vomiting? a. Antiemetic drugs b. Antimotility drugs c. Antidiarrheal drugs d. Antipropulsion drugs ANS: A Antiemetic drugs control nausea and prevent vomiting. Nausea and vomiting often occur together, and the same drugs are used for both problems. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 242 2. Which common drug for na...

Chapter 13: Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What types of drugs prevent or control nausea and vomiting? a. Antiemetic drugs b. Antimotility drugs c. Antidiarrheal drugs d. Antipropulsion drugs ANS: A Antiemetic drugs control nausea and prevent vomiting. Nausea and vomiting often occur together, and the same drugs are used for both problems. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 242 2. Which common drug for na...

. What types of drugs prevent or control nausea and vomiting? a. Antiemetic drugs b. Antimotility drugs c. Antidiarrheal drugs d. Antipropulsion drugs ANS: A Antiemetic drugs control nausea and prevent vomiting. Nausea and vomiting often occur together, and the same drugs are used for both problems. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 242 2. Which common drug for nausea and vomiting is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist? a. Ondansetron b. Promethazine c. Scopolamine d. Metoclopramide...

Chapter 13: Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What types of drugs prevent or control nausea and vomiting? a. Antiemetic drugs b. Antimotility drugs c. Antidiarrheal drugs d. Antipropulsion drugs ANS: A Antiemetic drug...

What types of drugs prevent or control nausea and vomiting? A. Antiemetic drugs B. Antimotility drugs C. Antidiarrheal drugs D. Antipropulsion drugs Antiemetic drugs *these drugs control nausea and prevent vomiting which often occur together, and the same drugs are used for both problems Which common drug for nausea/vomiting is a 5-HT3-receptor antagonist? A. Ondansetron B. Promethazine C. Scopolamine D. Metoclopramide Ondansetron *Ondanestron (Zofran, Zuplenz) is a 5-HT3 receptor a...

Chapter 13: Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What types of drugs prevent or control nausea and vomiting? a. Antiemetic drugs b. Antimotility drugs c. Antidiarrheal drugs d. Antipropulsion drugs ANS: A Antiemetic drugs control nausea and prevent vomiting. Nausea and vomiting often occur together, and the same drugs are used for both problems. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 242 2. Which common...

1. What types of drugs prevent or control nausea and vomiting? a. Antiemetic drugs b. Antimotility drugs c. Antidiarrheal drugs d. Antipropulsion drugs ANS: A Antiemetic drugs control nausea and prevent vomiting. Nausea and vomiting often occur together, and the same drugs are used for both problems. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 242 2. Which common drug for nausea and vomiting is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist? a. Ondansetron b. Promethazine c. Scopolamine d. Metoclopramid...

Chapter 56- Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System