Question

Questions# 30 & 50

30. To aid in digestion, a doctor may prescribe _______ to a patient who is taking morphine for pain management.

a. pepcid AC to control increased acid production by parietal cells

b. epinephrine to relax smooth muscle of the colon

c. a laxative to stimulate smooth muscle of the colon

d. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory [NSAID] such as ibuprofen.

e. any of these would help since all could occur when taking morphine

50. You suspect that a patient has a genetic defect affecting membrane proteins along the inner mitochondrial membrane. What could be the consequences of such a disorder?

a. The patient produces less NADH and FADH2.

b. The patient produces much less ATP.

c. The patient produces less acetyl CoA.

d. The patient produces less pyruvic acid.

e. The patient will experience an excess of Na+ in the inner membranous space.

Answer 1