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Which condition is characterized by the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax and the loss of peristalsis in the esophagus?
Which condition is characterized by the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax and the loss of peristalsis in the esophagus?
- GERD
- Colonic pseudo-obstruction
- Achalasia (correct)
- Gastroparesis
What is the condition where feces accumulates in the colon due to a lack of passage through it?
What is the condition where feces accumulates in the colon due to a lack of passage through it?
- Achalasia
- Colonic pseudo-obstruction (correct)
- Gastroparesis
- GERD
Which medication binds to and activates muscarinic ACh M3 receptors, resulting in increased motility?
Which medication binds to and activates muscarinic ACh M3 receptors, resulting in increased motility?
- Bethanechol (correct)
- Dopamine
- Neostigmine
- Metoclopramide
What is the mechanism of action of Neostigmine in treating decreased GI motility?
What is the mechanism of action of Neostigmine in treating decreased GI motility?
Which drug class is Metoclopramide classified under to treat GI motility disorders?
Which drug class is Metoclopramide classified under to treat GI motility disorders?
What is one side effect associated with Bethanechol use for treating GI motility disorders?
What is one side effect associated with Bethanechol use for treating GI motility disorders?
What is the mechanism of action of metoclopramide?
What is the mechanism of action of metoclopramide?
What is the primary clinical use of metoclopramide?
What is the primary clinical use of metoclopramide?
Which class of antibiotics stimulates motilin receptors on gastrointestinal smooth muscle, promoting peristalsis?
Which class of antibiotics stimulates motilin receptors on gastrointestinal smooth muscle, promoting peristalsis?
According to the Bristol Stool Chart, what is considered an ideal stool form?
According to the Bristol Stool Chart, what is considered an ideal stool form?
Which of the following is NOT a type of laxative mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of laxative mentioned in the text?
What is the mechanism of action of bulk-forming laxatives?
What is the mechanism of action of bulk-forming laxatives?
