Which statement best describes the action of the opiate antidiarrheal medications?
A. They enter bacteria and destroy their DNA.
B. They decrease fluid secretions and reduce stool output.
C. They decrease intestinal muscle tone and peristalsis of the GI tract.
D. They inhibit acetylcholine and decrease peristalsis.
E. They work as anti-inflammatory agents and immune suppressants in the colon.
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
A recommendation for clients with hypertension is a low-sodium diet that is
a. high in potassium and high in calcium. b. low in potassium and high in calcium. c. low in potassium and low in calcium. d. high in potassium and low in calcium.
The amount of protein recommended daily for endurance athletes is _____ per kg of body weight
A) 0.8 to 1.0 g B) 1.2 to 1.4 g C) 1.2 to 1.7 g D) more than 2.0 g
Iron deficiency is a bigger problem among adolescent boys than among adolescent girls
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In terms of function, what do manganese, copper, and selenium have in common?