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Which of the following agents increases gastric secretions by stimulating cholinergic receptors?
Which of the following agents increases gastric secretions by stimulating cholinergic receptors?
- Cholinergic alkaloids (correct)
- Carbonate and bicarbonate salts
- Bitters
- Alkaline stomachics
What is the primary mechanism by which antacids neutralize gastric acid?
What is the primary mechanism by which antacids neutralize gastric acid?
- Inhibiting the release of gastrin
- Stimulating gastric secretions
- Chemically neutralizing HCl in the gastric lumen (correct)
- Increasing gastric motility
What is the phenomenon known as when the neutralization of acid in the stomach antrum removes the negative feedback control of gastrin release, leading to elevated gastrin levels and enhanced HCl secretion?
What is the phenomenon known as when the neutralization of acid in the stomach antrum removes the negative feedback control of gastrin release, leading to elevated gastrin levels and enhanced HCl secretion?
- Antacid-induced gastric hypersecretion
- Gastrokinetic effect
- Acid rebound phenomenon (correct)
- Cholinergic stimulation
Which of the following agents is an example of a gastrokinetic agent that stimulates gastric contractions, relaxes the pyloric sphincter, and promotes upper alimentary peristalsis?
Which of the following agents is an example of a gastrokinetic agent that stimulates gastric contractions, relaxes the pyloric sphincter, and promotes upper alimentary peristalsis?
What is the purpose of frequently administering antacids or administering them with a meal?
What is the purpose of frequently administering antacids or administering them with a meal?
Which of the following agents increases gastric secretions by causing the liberation of CO2 in the stomach, resulting in distension of the stomach and acid rebound?
Which of the following agents increases gastric secretions by causing the liberation of CO2 in the stomach, resulting in distension of the stomach and acid rebound?
Which of the following statements about aluminum salts as antacids is true?
Which of the following statements about aluminum salts as antacids is true?
What is the primary reason for the potential side effect of constipation associated with the use of calcium carbonate as an antacid?
What is the primary reason for the potential side effect of constipation associated with the use of calcium carbonate as an antacid?
What is the primary mechanism of action of intestinal astringents in the treatment of diarrhea?
What is the primary mechanism of action of intestinal astringents in the treatment of diarrhea?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a carminative agent?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a carminative agent?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antizymotics in the treatment of bloat in ruminants?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antizymotics in the treatment of bloat in ruminants?
Which of the following statements about the administration of antizymotics is true?
Which of the following statements about the administration of antizymotics is true?