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HudsonKB16

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient complains to her physician of abdominal bloating and discomfort. She is a known alcoholic and has been treated recently for pancreatitis. Which medications may be used to reduce abdominal discomfort resulting from intestinal spasm,
 
  increased motility, and acid production?
  a.
  Antiflatulents and antiemetics
  b.
  Antispasmodics and anticholinergics
  c.
  Anticholinergics and histamine H2 antagonists
  d.
  Antacids and chenodiol

Question 2

A young female patient is diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and is in an acute phase. She is placed on Sal-Tropine (atropine sulfate) at the maximum dose. The patient will best benefit from this medication because of which reason?
 
  a. It is most effective and has fewer side effects.
  b. The actions of this medication give short-term relief.
  c. This medication is easy to administer.
  d. This drug does not cause dryness of the mouth.


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sierrahalpin

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Anticholinergic-antispasmodic preparations are parasympatholytic drugs that act with antacids in prolonging the therapeutic benefits of both drug categories.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Sal-Tropine (atropine sulfate) is among the most effective of the anticholinergic drugs, with minimal side effects when high doses are used.


HudsonKB16

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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