Which Statement Best Describes the Action of the Opiate Antidiarrheal

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the action of the opiate antidiarrheal medications?

• A) They enter bacteria and destroy their DNA.
• B) They decrease fluid secretions and reduce stool output.
• C) They decrease intestinal muscle tone and peristalsis of the GI tract.
• D) They inhibit acetylcholine and decrease peristalsis.
• E) They work as anti-inflammatory agents and immune suppressants in the colon.

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