16.
The drug 5-aminosalicylic acid and topical corticosteroid drugs are both used to treat ulcerative colitis, but 5-aminosalicylic acid can treat severe inflammation because it has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect.
True
False
17.
Stool softener laxative drugs act as emulsifiers that allow fat and water to mix together to soften the stool.
True
False
18.
A GI cocktail is given to a patient who has a bleeding peptic ulcer.
True
False
19.
A patient with a bleeding ulcer is immediately given an intravenous antacid drug in the emergency room.
True
False
20.
Which of the following trade name drugs is used to treat overactive bladder?
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Enablex |
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Vesicare |
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Sanctura |
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16 - True.
Aminosalycylic acid is more powerful than topical corticosteroid drugs.
17 - True.
Docusate is an example.
18 - True.
It has lidocaine that numb the ulcer pain and antacid to coat the mucous membrane and antispasmodic to decrease stomach contractions.
19 - False
20 - All of the above is the correct answer.
16. The drug 5-aminosalicylic acid and topical corticosteroid drugs are both used to treat ulcerative colitis,...