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.
Taking a Patient's Blood Pressure
Divisions of the Abdominal Area
Scheduling patient appointments by telephone.
Scheduling appointments in a physician's office.
Patient health history form.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.