What Age-Related Changes in the Stomach Can Cause Increased Drug

question 22

Multiple Choice

What age-related changes in the stomach can cause increased drug absorption and possibly drug toxicity?

• A) Decreased gastric motility
• B) Gastric reflux disease
• C) Inability of gastric cells to transport the drug
• D) Decreased peristalsis

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Definitions:

External Oblique

A muscle located on the external surface of the abdomen, part of the abdominal wall muscles, playing a role in trunk movement and support.

Internal Oblique

A muscle in the abdomen that assists in rotating and flexing the trunk as well as maintaining abdominal pressure.

Inferior Oblique

A muscle of the eye that contributes to lateral and upward gaze.

Lateral Rectus

A muscle in the eye that abducts the eyeball, allowing movement of the eye laterally towards the temple.