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Another name for the gastronintestinal (GI) system Alimentary canal or digestive tract Inlet of the GI tract? Oral cavity Outlet of the GI tract Anus What are the 2 components that make up the digestive system? 1. Luminal or tubular gastrointestinal tract - include mouth, pharynx, espophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. COntnts within the lumen are part of the external environment 2. Accessory component - teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallb...

Test Bank Focus on Nursing Pharmacology 8th Edition KarchCONTENTS Chapter 01 - Introduction to Drugs .................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02 - Drugs and the Body .................................................................................................... 19 Chapter 03 - Toxic Effects of Drugs ................................................................................................. 35 Chapter 04 - The Nursi...

KPER 3470 Midterm 1, Questions with accurate answers, Graded A+ Document Content and Description Below KPER 3470 Midterm 1 Where and how much can glucose be stored - Muscle, as glycogen - 1600kcal or in liver, 400 kcal how many atp does etc produce - 32 atp Where do lipids store glycero l - in adipose tissue Pyruvate - 3 carbon, end product of glycolysis, if there is enough O2 it goes to mitochondria, if not it becomes lactate VO2 and what it depends on - rate of o2 consumption - energy demand...

Who collects the most comprehensive bf stats in the US? - CDC What does prolactin do? - Cause milk to be made What does oxytocin do? - Cause contractions which move the milk What causes oxytocin to be released - Frequent feeding and milk removal Lactogensis III requires what to succeed - Frequent milk removal and nipple stimulation The fat content of milk suckled by the baby is determined by - The speed in which the Baby removes the milk What is the most effective at increasing gastrin and...

nutrition science - test banks, Package Title: Test Bank Course Title: Smolin4e Chapter Number: 2 Question Type: Multiple Choice 1) Recommended Dietary Allowances were first published in which decade? a) 1920s b) 1940s c) 1960s d) 1980s Answer: b Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: LO 2.1 Identify the reasons for population-wide nutritional recommendations. Section Reference: Section 2.1 The Development of Nutrition Recommendations 2) Which is NOT...

Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination 7th Content Area -> Adult Health -> Gastrointestinal -> 171 Questions Text -> 26 Questions Complete Set >> Questions And Revised Correct Answers | 100% Pass!! 1) The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that...

Bulk forming laxatives Psyllium (Metamucil) action: mix with intestinal fluids, swell, and stimulate peristalsis. ed:Take with 8-oz water and follow with 8-oz water; do not take dry. Report abdominal distention or unusual amount of flatulence. Lubricant laxatives Mineral oil (6-8 hrs)/Glycerin suppository (30 min) --> facilitates passage by LUBRICATING the intestinal MUCOSA ed: dont take with meals Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unm...

NCLEX-PN: Pharmacology Pharmacokinetics - correct answer "Study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body. Elderly, Pt with Liver/Renal DX have difficulty excreting medications, develop drug toxicity." Pharmacodynamics - correct answer "Study of how drugs are used by the body. EX: Oral hypoglycemics, explain how the blood glucose is reduced by stimulating pancreatic beta cells to produce more insulin, making insulin receptor sites more sensitive to in...

When does the act of digestion begin? - The process of digestion begins with the act of chewing Which part of the brain controls swallowing? - -swallowing begins as a voluntary act that is regulated by the medulla oblongata -controlled by CNS Diseases that disrupt the brain centers or cranial nerves can predispose the patient to ___________? - Aspiration (something in the lungs) -stroke -brain injury -neurodegenerative conditions -seizures -neuromuscular -advanced dementia (swallowing ...

Is the trachea or esophagus more anterior? trachea ______ content can make the GI tract difficult to visualize with sonography Gas __________ fluid may mimic cystic masses Intraluminal _______ material can create artifacts and pseudotumors Fecal The imaging modality of choice for GI tract is: Fluoroscopic contrast studies US can be helpful for some GI disease processes Common contrast media used for GI tract imaging Barium