final quiz GI diseases 1.txt

All of the following are emetic triggers except

Increased respiration

Profuse salivation

Pronounced relaxation of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum

Dilation of pupils

All of the following are neurotransmitters involved in nausea and vomiting except

These antiemetics have antiemetic and antispasmodic activity

These antiemetics areused as adjucant therapies

These antiemetics are not used as antipsychotic therapies but block receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone

These antiemetics prevent nausea/vomiting due to cancer chemotherapy or surgery by blocking receptors in CTZ

All of the following are triggers of diarrhea except

These medications are used to reduce diarrhea in people who have had their gallbladder removed

These medications coat wall of the GI tract to take up bacteria or toxins causing diarrhea

These medications soak up water in small or large instestines, making stools less watery

These medications decrease intestinal motility or peristalsis

All of the following are causes of constipation except

This class of laxatives pulls water into the colon to increase fecal bulk and stimulate peristalsis

This class of laxatives promotes water movement into the large intestines increasing fecal bulk and peristalsis

This class of laxatives increases peristalsis by irritating nerve endings in the intestinal mucosa

This class of laxatives acts as a lubricant to lower surface tension and promote water accumulation in the large intestines

All of the following are causes of hemorrhoids except

Helicobacter pylori has a role in all of the following diseases except

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a diagnostic rest for all of the following diseases except

Blood in stools or vomit are symptoms for all of the following diseases except

All of the following statemetns regarding regional enteritis (Crohn's disease) are correct except