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How do drugs treat gallstones?

A
They dissolve gallstones.
B
They inhibit gallstones.
C
They prevent gallstones.
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Heartburn, or reflux, is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease.What is the cause of reflux?

A
too much peristalsis
B
stomach acid in the esophagus
C
a hole in the tissue of the stomach
D
accumulation of bile salts
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How do antiemetics work?

A
They inhibit the vomit center of the brain.
B
They relax the smooth muscles of the stomach.
C
They contract the muscles of the upper GI tract.
D
They prevent bacterial replication.
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What do antacids and proton pump inhibitors both target?

A
acid in the stomach
B
bile in the gallbladder
C
muscles of the intestine
D
lesions on the colon
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To relieve symptoms of diarrhea, how do anticholinergics act?

A
Anticholinergics treat infection.
B
Anticholinergics prevent emesis.
C
Anticholinergics inhibit peristalsis.
D
Anticholinergics reabsorb water from stool.
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What drug is unique to the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome?

A
alprazolam
B
clonidine
C
promethazine
D
aminosalicylic acid
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When someone has GERD, what do H2 blockers target?

A
overactive peristalsis
B
inflammation of the bowels
C
lesions in the stomach tissue
D
reflux of stomach acid
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A pharmacy technician receives a prescription order for promethazine. Which of these people will be using it?

A
a person who has difficulty going to the bathroom
B
a person who experiences reflux after eating meals
C
a person who feels nauseated when flying in airplanes
D
a person who has loose stools
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How does an irritant laxative treat constipation?

A
stimulates peristalsis
B
attracts water to the intestines
C
allows bile to soften stool
D
holds water in the stool
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