Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Simethicone is available as an individual drug or in combination with antacid drugs.
• B) Simethicone is used to treat flatulence and gas.
• C) Simethicone changes the surface tension of air bubbles trapped in the GI tract.
• D) Simethicone is used to treat diarrhea.

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Definitions:

Bladder Scan

A non-invasive ultrasound procedure used to measure the amount of urine in the bladder to assess urinary retention or the need for catheterization.

Midstream Urine

A method of urine collection where the sample is taken not at the beginning or end, but in the middle of urination, to minimize contamination.

Straight Catheter

A type of catheter that is designed for immediate drainage of urine from the bladder without remaining in place.

Sterile Water

Water that has been treated to remove all microorganisms, making it suitable for medical or laboratory uses.