Obtaining a rectal temperature is possible except

Osmoregulation is a major function of kidneys and ( ) in fishes. A: skin B: rectal glands C: hepatic cecae D: gills E: fins

The outermost region of the sea star stomach, the ( ), can be everted from the body. A: gizzard B: crop C: cardiac stomach D: pylorus E: rectal cecum

“necklace<br/>sign” can be seen in____ A: the<br/>gastric carcinoma; B: the<br/>gastric ulcer; C: duodenum<br/>ulcer D: esophagus<br/>carcinoma; E: rectal<br/>carcinoma

Bioavailability is: A: Amount of drug that reach the systemic circulation B: Drug metabolized in liver before the drug reaches the systemic circulation C: Drug metabolized in liver after the drug reaches the systemic circulation D: Maximum by rectal route

An 80-year-old man is admitted to the hospital complaining of nausea, abdominal pain, distention, and diarrhea. A cautiously performed transanal contrast study reveals an “apple core” configuration in the rectosigmoid. Appropriate management at this time would include A: Colonoscopic decompression and rectal tube placement B: Saline enemas and digital disimpaction of fecal mattrer from the rectum C: Colon resection and proximal colostomy D: Oral administration of metronidazole and checking a Clostridium difficile titer