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Gastrointestinal System

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show antacid  
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slows intestinal motility and slows production of stomach acid   show
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show antidiarrheal  
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prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting   show
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show crystals  
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show Endoscope  
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What color is normal urine?   show
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show breaking up food, transporting food, secreting digestive enzymes, absorbing nutrients, excreting solid waste products  
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show burping  
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show Liver  
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show chyme  
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show Emetic  
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Medical term for vomiting?   show
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First portion of the small intestine?   show
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Where is bile stored?   show
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show esophagus  
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What two things does an astringent do to swollen tissues?   show
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show cirrhosis  
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show colon  
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What organ secretes digestive enzymes that empty into the duodenum?   show
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If you were constipated what class of medication might you take?   show
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show saliva  
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show antiflatulent  
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show bile  
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Distal or far end of the large intestine.   show
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show indigestion  
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Inflammation of the liver.   show
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show flatulence  
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show feces  
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Chronic nonspecific inflammatory bowel disease affecting ileum, jejumum and colon.   show
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Greasy foods and coffee cause this in some people.   show
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What type of movement helps to push food down into the stomach?   show
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What nervous system controls function of the digestive system?   show
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show liver  
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show 20 feet  
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The part of the small intestine closest to the stomach is the what?   show
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show villi  
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What is one of the main functions of the small intestines?   show
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An open sore in the lining of the stomach is called an __________.   show
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Disease of the colon and rectum characterized by inflammation and ulceration.   show
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show stoma  
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show duodenum, jejunum, ileum  
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Medical term referring to digestion in the stomach.   show
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A substance that assists in digestion or chemical change.   show
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show diarrhea  
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show True  
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Medications for the gastrointestinal system are always given with food, true or false?   show
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What is reversal of peristalsis?   show
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Does the large intestine absorb mostly nutrients or water?   show
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Large swollen, itching veins around an anal opening that sometimes result from straining are called.   show
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Stool that contains blood from the digestive system may appear to be what?   show
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Emesis containing blood may appear to look somewhat like what.   show
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An abdominal infection that causes serious inflammation and requires emergency surgery is:   show
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show 2  
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What is another name for the large intestine?   show
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What is another term for heartburn?   show
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This condition may be caused by slow movement of the intestine, lack of fiber and fluids, psychological factors, lack of physical activity, or hardened feces.   show
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What class of medications would be used for a constipated person?   show
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Loose stools caused by intestistinal infection, stress, food allergies or intolerance, medications and certain diseases is called:   show
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show True  
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Inflammation of the stomach that can be caused by irritants is called:   show
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What is the bacteria that could cause an ulcer?   show
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What class of drugs neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach?   show
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show Histamine 2 receptor antagonists  
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show Irritable Bowel Syndrome  
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show diverticulosis  
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Laxatives that stimulate peristalsis are classified as what type of laxatives?   show
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Laxatives that increase the bulk of the stool are classified as what type of laxative?   show
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show stool softener  
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Classification of drug given for intestinal parasites are what?   show
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show anorexiants  
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True or False: Timing of many GI drugs is important and some drugs must be given before during or after mealtimes or they will not be useful.   show
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show antiflatulent  
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What class of drug is dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)?   show
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show antispasmotic  
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What class of drug is Lomotil?   show
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show laxative  
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show laxative  
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What class of drug is ranitidine (Zantac)?   show
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show Proton Pump Inhibiters  
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