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Concept: elimination

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The three part of small intestine are ............,......and ...... Duodenum Jejunum Ileum (longest)
Major function of small intestine is ...... Absorption of nutrients
The four part of large intestine are.....,....,....,and..... Ascending colon Transverse colon Descending colon Sigmoid colon
Major function of large intestine is ...... Re-absorption of water (simple columnar cells) ‘host flora’ =Vit B & K synthesis NB:integrate large intestine disorder with vt k deficiency
Protein digest can be supported with ....? A.gastric Pepsin; B.Pancreatic enzymes A.gastric Pepsin; B.Pancreatic enzymes = amino acid chains (peptides)
Which one of the following supports carbohydrate digestion(select all apply)? A.Amylase B. Pancreatic enzymes C. Brush Border enzymes The answer is all. Amylase; Pancreatic enzymes + Brush Border enzymes = glucose, galactose, fructose
List at list three complication of diarrhea Electrolyte imbalance Dehydration Malabsorption
Discuss the difference between noninflammatory and inflammatory acute diarrhea? Noninflammatory: watery and nonbloody stools disruption of normal absorption or secretory process Can result in dehydration inflammatory: lnfectious Caused by pathogenic invasion of intestinal cells affect colon Fever and bloody diarrhea ..
Which of the following is true regarding to travelers diarrhea?(select that all apply A. mostly bacterial origin B.Entrotoxigenic escherichia coli is the most cause C. Ciprofloxacin is a first line treatment D.Mostly caused by virus The answer is all except D.
Discuss about Clostridium Difficile? : Gram + bacteria Multiplies quickly +++ Infectious Releases a toxin enterotoxin (C. difficile toxin A) and cytotoxin (C. difficile toxin B) Destroys the intestinal lining Signs and Symptoms: Severe diarrhea Blood or pus in stools....
Which of the folllowing is correct about C.Difficile Infection? A.It can be hospital acquired and due to long term antibiotic treatment B. Common in the elderly C. Flagyl PO is a first line treatment D.All Causes Hospital acquired Long term antibiotic treatment Common in the elderly Treatment 1st line: Flagyl PO 2nd line: Vancomycin PO
With which of the following opioid receptor that located in GI helps to treat diarrhea? A. mu1, B.mu2 C. delta, k D. appa B is the answer. Most effective: “Mu2” receptor in GI => decreased peristalsis Side effects: CNS depression in high doses
How can atropine be used to treat diarrhea? Atropine = ‘antimuscarinic’ (blocks parasympathetic system and stimulate sympathetic drive)
Discus about the different types of chronic diarrhea 1.Osmotic : Water is pulled into the bowel by the hyperosmotic nature of its contents and the colon is unable to reabsorb 2.Secretory : when the secretory processes of the bowel are increased and when excess bile acid 3.Inflammatory :
Correct regarding to cause of constipation ( select that all apply) A.Inadequate fluid or fibre intake B. Hirschsprung Disease (Aganglionic Megacolon) C.surgery D.Hemorrhoids All are the answer (see your ppt)
List the 5 types laxatives and its mechanisim of action to treat constipations 1. Bulk forming – pull water into stool and add bulk to stool. 2.Softeners – Pulls water and fat into stool 3. Saline & Osmotic – pull water into stool 4.Stimulants – irritants – increase peristalsis 5.Miscellaneous – lubricating i.e., Mineral oil, Gl
Which one of the following are a treatement for concetipation (select all apply) A.Food with high fiber B.Laxatives C.Enema D.Activity The answer is all except A
List receptors that involved during nausea & vomiting 1.Dopamin 2.Serotonine 3.Muscarinic 4.Cannabinoid
List at list three medication used to treat motion sickness Imenhydrinate (Gravol): diphenhydramine + chlorotheophyline meclizine (Dramamine) Diclectin: doxylamine + pyridoxine hydrochloride
List antimuscarinic anticholinergic druges and its action Action Reduce vestibular excitation Some affinity to H1 receptors drugs scopolamine (Hyoscine)) Transdermal patch
List 5HT3 (serotonin) antagonists drugs Ondansetron (Zofran)
What is the mechanism action of D2 receptor antagonism and list the drug list of this regimen Action: stimulates GI motility drugs : Phenothiazines metoclopramide (Maxeran, Reglan) prochlorperazine
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