Question

chapter 12 activity
review the following terms and choose if the term is a:
a- structure/function
b- disease, disorder or symptom
c- type of drug -
place your choice of a, b, or c on space provided next to term and submit your answers.
1- antacid_____
2- anticholinergic_____
3- antidiarrheal_____
4- antiemetic_____
5- antispasmodic_____
6- dyspepsia_____
7- histamine h2-receptor antagonist
8- laxative_____
9- peristalsis_____

Explanation:

• Antacid: A type of drug used to neutralize stomach acid.
• Anticholinergic: A class of drugs that block the action of acetylcholine.
• Antidiarrheal: A drug used to treat diarrhea.
• Antiemetic: A drug used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting.
• Antispasmodic: A drug used to relieve muscle spasms.
• Dyspepsia: A term for indigestion, which is a symptom.
• Histamine H2 - receptor antagonist: A type of drug that blocks histamine H2 receptors.
• Laxative: A drug used to relieve constipation.
• Peristalsis: The involuntary contraction and relaxation of the muscles of the digestive tract (structure/function).

Answer:

1. C. Type of Drug
2. C. Type of Drug
3. C. Type of Drug
4. C. Type of Drug
5. C. Type of Drug
6. B. Disease, Disorder or Symptom
7. C. Type of Drug
8. C. Type of Drug
9. A. Structure/Function