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What is the primary mechanism of action of histamine H2 receptor antagonist drugs?
What is the primary mechanism of action of histamine H2 receptor antagonist drugs?
- Reducing acid secretion in the stomach (correct)
- Increasing production of digestive enzymes
- Increasing motility in the intestines
- Reducing inflammation in the stomach lining
What is a common side effect of proton pump inhibitor drugs?
What is a common side effect of proton pump inhibitor drugs?
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Increased risk of osteoporosis (correct)
- Constipation
What is the main action of antidiarrheal drugs like loperamide?
What is the main action of antidiarrheal drugs like loperamide?
- Increasing the absorption of water and electrolytes
- Reducing the production of stomach acid
- Slowing intestinal motility (correct)
- Inhibiting the secretion of chloride ions
What is a common feature of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
What is a common feature of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
What is the primary mechanism of action of laxative drugs like bisacodyl?
What is the primary mechanism of action of laxative drugs like bisacodyl?
What is the main action of antacid drugs like calcium carbonate?
What is the main action of antacid drugs like calcium carbonate?
What is the primary mechanism of action of prostaglandin drugs?
What is the primary mechanism of action of prostaglandin drugs?
What is a common feature of peptic ulcer disease?
What is a common feature of peptic ulcer disease?
What is the main action of scopolamine?
What is the main action of scopolamine?
What type of drugs are used to reduce acidity?
What type of drugs are used to reduce acidity?
Which drugs are first line treatment for peptic ulcers?
Which drugs are first line treatment for peptic ulcers?
What inhibits proton release from parietal cells?
What inhibits proton release from parietal cells?
What is the mechanism of action of atropine?
What is the mechanism of action of atropine?
What is the mechanism of action of bismuth subsalicylate?
What is the mechanism of action of bismuth subsalicylate?
What type of inhibition is not practical for treating GERD/PUD?
What type of inhibition is not practical for treating GERD/PUD?
Which neurochemical mechanisms can treat nausea and vomiting?
Which neurochemical mechanisms can treat nausea and vomiting?
What stimulates proton release from parietal cells?
What stimulates proton release from parietal cells?
Which drugs are antiemetics?
Which drugs are antiemetics?
What is the cornerstone therapy for H.pylori associated peptic ulcer disease?
What is the cornerstone therapy for H.pylori associated peptic ulcer disease?
What is the mechanism of action of lubiprostone?
What is the mechanism of action of lubiprostone?
What type of drugs are used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?
What type of drugs are used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?
What is the mechanism of action of methylcellulose?
What is the mechanism of action of methylcellulose?
What is the mechanism of action of ondansetron?
What is the mechanism of action of ondansetron?
What produces gastrin?
What produces gastrin?
What releases histamine that stimulates parietal cells?
What releases histamine that stimulates parietal cells?
What is the mechanism of action of dimenhydrinate?
What is the mechanism of action of dimenhydrinate?
What is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome?
What is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome?
What is the main purpose of proton pump inhibitors?
What is the main purpose of proton pump inhibitors?
What is the primary mechanism of action of dexlansoprazole?
What is the primary mechanism of action of dexlansoprazole?
What is the main action of cimetidine?
What is the main action of cimetidine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of bismuth subsalicylate?
What is the primary mechanism of action of bismuth subsalicylate?
What is the main purpose of antacid drugs like calcium carbonate?
What is the main purpose of antacid drugs like calcium carbonate?
What is the primary mechanism of action of scopolamine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of scopolamine?
What is the main action of laxative drugs like bisacodyl?
What is the main action of laxative drugs like bisacodyl?
What is the primary mechanism of action of ondansetron?
What is the primary mechanism of action of ondansetron?
What is the main action of antidiarrheal drugs like loperamide?
What is the main action of antidiarrheal drugs like loperamide?
What is the main action of histamine H2 receptor antagonist drugs?
What is the main action of histamine H2 receptor antagonist drugs?
What causes gastric hyperacidity?
What causes gastric hyperacidity?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antacid drugs like calcium carbonate?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antacid drugs like calcium carbonate?
What is the main purpose of proton pump inhibitors?
What is the main purpose of proton pump inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of atropine?
What is the mechanism of action of atropine?
What type of drugs are used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?
What type of drugs are used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?
What stimulates proton release from parietal cells?
What stimulates proton release from parietal cells?
What is the main action of laxative drugs like bisacodyl?
What is the main action of laxative drugs like bisacodyl?
What controls the vomiting center in the brain stem?
What controls the vomiting center in the brain stem?
What type of drugs are used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?
What type of drugs are used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?
What is the mechanism of action of lubiprostone?
What is the mechanism of action of lubiprostone?
What releases histamine that stimulates parietal cells?
What releases histamine that stimulates parietal cells?
What is the cornerstone therapy for H. pylori-associated PUD?
What is the cornerstone therapy for H. pylori-associated PUD?
What is the mechanism of action of dimenhydrinate?
What is the mechanism of action of dimenhydrinate?
What produces gastrin?
What produces gastrin?
What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?
What type of drugs are used to enhance mucosal defense?
What type of drugs are used to enhance mucosal defense?
What stimulates proton release from parietal cells?
What stimulates proton release from parietal cells?
What type of drugs are used to reduce acidity?
What type of drugs are used to reduce acidity?
What is the mechanism of action of bisacodyl?
What is the mechanism of action of bisacodyl?
What is the mechanism of action of loperamide?
What is the mechanism of action of loperamide?
What inhibits proton release from parietal cells?
What inhibits proton release from parietal cells?
What is the cornerstone therapy for H. pylori-associated PUD?
What is the cornerstone therapy for H. pylori-associated PUD?
What is the mechanism of action of ondansetron?
What is the mechanism of action of ondansetron?
What is the primary mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?
What is the primary mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?
What type of drugs are used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?
What type of drugs are used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?
What releases histamine that stimulates parietal cells?
What releases histamine that stimulates parietal cells?
What is the main action of histamine H2 receptor antagonist drugs?
What is the main action of histamine H2 receptor antagonist drugs?
What is the primary mechanism of action of laxative drugs like bisacodyl?
What is the primary mechanism of action of laxative drugs like bisacodyl?
What is a common feature of peptic ulcer disease?
What is a common feature of peptic ulcer disease?
What is the main action of antacid drugs like calcium carbonate?
What is the main action of antacid drugs like calcium carbonate?
What is the primary mechanism of action of scopolamine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of scopolamine?
What is the main action of antidiarrheal drugs like loperamide?
What is the main action of antidiarrheal drugs like loperamide?
What is the primary mechanism of action of ondansetron?
What is the primary mechanism of action of ondansetron?
What is the main purpose of proton pump inhibitors in treating GERD/PUD?
What is the main purpose of proton pump inhibitors in treating GERD/PUD?
