The Nurse Is Reviewing the Mechanism of Action of Antidiarrheal

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the mechanism of action of antidiarrheal drugs. Which type of antidiarrheal medication works by decreasing the intestinal muscle tone and peristalsis of the intestines?

• A) Adsorbents such as Pepto-Bismol
• B) Anticholinergics such as belladonna alkaloids
• C) Probiotics such as Lactinex
• D) Lubricants such as mineral oil

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