A nursing student is preparing a presentation on antidiarrheal drugs. Which of the following drugs would the student include as being chemically related to opioid drugs and used to treat diarrhea by decreasing intestinal peristalsis? Select all that apply
A) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
B) Difenoxin (Motofen)
C) Alosetron (Lotronex)
D) Diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
E) Bismuth (Pepto-Bismol)
Ans: B, D
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Difenoxin (Motofen) and diphenoxylate (Lomotil) are chemically related to opioid drugs and treat diarrhea by decreasing intestinal peristalsis.
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