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Which type of drugs reduce the production of HCl in the gastrointestinal system?
Which type of drugs reduce the production of HCl in the gastrointestinal system?
What is the primary use of ginger in the medical field?
What is the primary use of ginger in the medical field?
Which of the following is not an abnormal assessment finding related to the gastrointestinal system?
Which of the following is not an abnormal assessment finding related to the gastrointestinal system?
What is the primary function of antiemetics?
What is the primary function of antiemetics?
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What type of drugs are phenothiazides and antihistamines?
What type of drugs are phenothiazides and antihistamines?
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What is the primary use of 5HT3-receptor antagonists in the medical field?
What is the primary use of 5HT3-receptor antagonists in the medical field?
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Which type of drugs are included in the category of miscellaneous acid reducers?
Which type of drugs are included in the category of miscellaneous acid reducers?
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Study Notes
- The gastrointestinal system processes food and begins digestion.
- Antacids neutralize or reduce acidity of stomach and duodenal contents.
- Acid reducers reduce production of HCl.
- Miscellaneous acid reducers include cytoprotective drugs and H. pylori treatment.
- Ginger is used for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting, and other conditions.
- Gastrointestinal stimulants are used for gastric stasis and other conditions.
- Nausea, retching, and vomiting are abnormal assessment findings.
- Antiemetics inhibit neurotransmitters to control nausea and vomiting.
- Phenothiazides and antihistamines are types of antiemetics.
- 5HT3-receptor antagonists are commonly used for N/V treatment related to chemotherapy.
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Test your knowledge on the gastrointestinal system and its common treatments with this informative quiz! From antacids to antiemetics, this quiz covers a range of topics including nausea and vomiting, acid reducers, and gastrointestinal stimulants. Use your expertise to come up with short and catchy titles for each question and show off your skills!
