Pathophysiology Chapter 42 Alterations of Digestive Function
1. Where in the brain is the vomiting center located?
a. Hypothalamus
b. Medulla oblongata
c. Pons
d. Midbrain
2. Antiemetic agents, such as domperidone and metoclopramide, are antagonists for
which receptors?
a. 5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) serotonin
b. Histamine-2
c. Acetylcholine
d. Dopamine
3. A patient in the clinic reports projectile vomiting without nausea or other
gastrointestinal symptoms. What action by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
a. Provide antiemetic medications.
b. Arrange a brain scan.
c. Administer intravenous hydration.
d. Schedule a GI consultation.
4. A patient reports feeling constipated. When assessing this patient, how often should
the patient report bowel movements to be considered within the normal range?
a. Once a day
b. Once every 2 days
c. Once a week
d. Once every 2 weeks
1. Where in the brain is the vomiting center located?
a. Hypothalamus
b. Medulla oblongata
c. Pons
d. Midbrain
2. Antiemetic agents, such as domperidone and metoclopramide, are antagonists for
which receptors?
a. 5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) serotonin
b. Histamine-2
c. Acetylcholine
d. Dopamine
3. A patient in the clinic reports projectile vomiting without nausea or other
gastrointestinal symptoms. What action by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
a. Provide antiemetic medications.
b. Arrange a brain scan.
c. Administer intravenous hydration.
d. Schedule a GI consultation.
4. A patient reports feeling constipated. When assessing this patient, how often should
the patient report bowel movements to be considered within the normal range?
a. Once a day
b. Once every 2 days
c. Once a week
d. Once every 2 weeks
