Which Statement Is NOT a Mechanism of Action of Antidiarrheals

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT a mechanism of action of antidiarrheals?

• A) Absorb bacteria and toxins that cause diarrhea
• B) Inhibit intestinal motility
• C) Coat the walls of the GI tract
• D) Depress the action of the villi in the small intestine

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