Pharmacology (GI) Flashcards
1
Q
Antidiarrheals
A
Control loose stools and relieve diarrhea by absorbing excess water in the bowel or slowing peristalsis in the intestinal tract
2
Q
Antimedics
A
Control nausea and vomiting by blocking nerve impulses to the vomiting center of the brain
3
Q
Laxatives
A
Relieve constipation and facilitate passage of feces through the lower GI tract
4
Q
Antacids
A
Neutralize acids in the stomach
