The Gastrointestinal System - GI Disorders and Treatments - Diarrhea Pt 2

Question 1

How do Antimotility drugs work?

Answer 1

Work systemically by suppressing intestinal muscle contractions

Question 2

How do Absorbents drugs work?

Answer 2

Work locally in the intestine to bind with bacteria, toxins, and other irritants

Question 3

How do Antisecretory drugs work?

Answer 3

Stop intestinal secretions and stimulate intestinal absorption

Question 4

Lactase is an enzyme in your body that’s needed to ____ the lactose contained in dairy products

Answer 4

digest

Question 5

Lactose-intolerant individuals can have ____ from consuming dairy products

Answer 5

diarrhea

Question 6

Consuming ____ can help the body digest lactose and prevent bloating and diarrhea.

Answer 6

lactase enzymes

Question 7

What does Lactobacillus do?

Answer 7

Replace normal bacteria of the large intestine

Question 8

What does Octreotide do?

Answer 8

Decrease enzyme secretions and GI motility; are used to treat severe diarrhea from GI cancers