Which of the following drugs is used in the treatment of acute diarrhea?

a. loperamide (Imodium)
b. mesalamine (Asacol)
c. methylcellulose
d. docusate


a. loperamide (Imodium) is available without a prescription and is an opioid that slows down GI motility. It causes constipation and miosis.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following would be typical for a patient in hospice care?

A) As death nears, the patient is weaned from pain medications. B) The patient and family have regular visits from a social worker. C) The patient is transported to the hospital for weekly evaluation. D) Pain medications are used to keep the patient sedated.

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Bacteria that grow best in the presence of oxygen are referred to as ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which type of film has the fastest speed?

a. double-emulsion, screen film b. mammographic film c. dental film d. extremity detail film

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