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Which category of drugs increases upper GIT motility and gastric emptying?
Which category of drugs increases upper GIT motility and gastric emptying?
- Laxatives
- Antispasmodic drugs
- Prokinetic drugs (correct)
- Antidiarrheal drugs
What is the mechanism of action of Macrolide antibiotics (Erythromycin) in increasing gastric motility?
What is the mechanism of action of Macrolide antibiotics (Erythromycin) in increasing gastric motility?
- Stimulating dopamine receptors
- Antagonizing cholinergic receptors
- Blocking serotonin receptors
- Stimulating motilin receptors (correct)
Which drug is used for treating conditions like Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and Gastroparesis?
Which drug is used for treating conditions like Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and Gastroparesis?
- Mosapride
- Bethanechol
- Domperidone
- Metoclopramide (correct)
What is the main cause of vomiting according to the text?
What is the main cause of vomiting according to the text?
Which class of drugs is responsible for acting on the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) to prevent vomiting?
Which class of drugs is responsible for acting on the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) to prevent vomiting?
Which drug category is used for decreasing GIT motility?
Which drug category is used for decreasing GIT motility?
What is the main effect of blocking dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone of the medulla?
What is the main effect of blocking dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone of the medulla?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with anti-dopamine drugs?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with anti-dopamine drugs?
What distinguishes Domperidone from Metoclopramide in terms of extrapyramidal effects?
What distinguishes Domperidone from Metoclopramide in terms of extrapyramidal effects?
Which drug is more likely to induce hyperprolactinemia due to D2 blockade in the pituitary gland?
Which drug is more likely to induce hyperprolactinemia due to D2 blockade in the pituitary gland?
Which anti-dopamine drug does not pass the blood-brain barrier (BBB)?
Which anti-dopamine drug does not pass the blood-brain barrier (BBB)?
What is a significant adverse effect of Metoclopramide that is not associated with Domperidone?
What is a significant adverse effect of Metoclopramide that is not associated with Domperidone?
What is the mechanism of action of osmotic laxatives?
What is the mechanism of action of osmotic laxatives?
When should stimulant laxatives be used according to the text?
When should stimulant laxatives be used according to the text?
Which condition can overuse of osmotic laxatives lead to?
Which condition can overuse of osmotic laxatives lead to?
What is the main side effect associated with stimulant laxatives?
What is the main side effect associated with stimulant laxatives?
What is the role of fecal softeners according to the text?
What is the role of fecal softeners according to the text?
What is the main indication for using osmotic laxatives as mentioned in the text?
What is the main indication for using osmotic laxatives as mentioned in the text?
What is the mechanism of action of anti-muscarinic drugs like hyoscine (scopolamine)?
What is the mechanism of action of anti-muscarinic drugs like hyoscine (scopolamine)?
What is the main indication for using anti-histaminic drugs like diphenhydramine?
What is the main indication for using anti-histaminic drugs like diphenhydramine?
What is the mechanism of action of anti-serotonin drugs like ondansetron?
What is the mechanism of action of anti-serotonin drugs like ondansetron?
What are the side effects commonly associated with anti-serotonin drugs?
What are the side effects commonly associated with anti-serotonin drugs?
Which type of drugs are used to treat motion sickness, vestibulocochlear disease, and hyperemesis gravidarum?
Which type of drugs are used to treat motion sickness, vestibulocochlear disease, and hyperemesis gravidarum?
What is the role of prokinetics (motility stimulants) like domperidone in managing constipation?
What is the role of prokinetics (motility stimulants) like domperidone in managing constipation?
What is the first priority in the treatment of acute diarrhea?
What is the first priority in the treatment of acute diarrhea?
Which drug class acts on opioid receptors in the intestine to decrease peristalsis?
Which drug class acts on opioid receptors in the intestine to decrease peristalsis?
In which cases should opiate-like antimotility drugs be avoided?
In which cases should opiate-like antimotility drugs be avoided?
What is the mechanism of action of drugs that increase the viscosity of gut contents?
What is the mechanism of action of drugs that increase the viscosity of gut contents?
Which class of drugs are used to treat nausea and vomiting?
Which class of drugs are used to treat nausea and vomiting?
What are the 4 common classes of antiemetic drugs mentioned in the text?
What are the 4 common classes of antiemetic drugs mentioned in the text?
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