Match the Medication with Its Laxative Category

question 11

Multiple Choice

Match the medication with its laxative category.
-Antacids

• A)Mylanta
• B)Pepto-Bismol
• C)Thorazine
• D)Mylicon
• E)Nystatin
• F)Robinul
• G)GoLYTELY
• H)Actigall
• I)Reglan
• J)Tagamet
• K)Xenical
• L)Cytotec
• M)Prevacid
• N)Carafate
• O)Biltricide

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Definitions:

Isomaltose

A disaccharide consisting of two glucose molecules linked together, often produced during the digestion of starch.

Secretin

Secretin is a hormone produced by the S cells of the duodenum that stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate-rich fluids, aiding in the neutralization of stomach acid in the small intestine.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the large intestine that is responsible for most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Cholecystokinin

A hormone released by the small intestine in response to the ingestion of fats, playing a critical role in digestion by stimulating the gallbladder to release bile.