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Pharmacology | Questions and
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WCU
Question:
Laxatives...
Answer:
-Prophylactically when bedridden (immobile, drugs) to prevent
CONSTIPATION
-Have neuro issues, after surgery (colon/ rectum)
-After heart attack to prevent straining
Question:
which of the following is a bulk forming laxative and what should you teach
your pt about it?
Answer:
Psyllium Husks (metamucil), need to drink H2O
,Question:
Which of the following is a surfactant Laxative and is referred to as a "stool
softener" that is good for prevention of constipation?
Answer:
Docusate sodium (Colace)
Question:
Which of the following are all stimulant laxatives?
Answer:
Bisacodyl, Senna, DSS
Question:
Rn/ Teaching: Stimulant Laxatives: Bisacodyl, Senna, DSS
Answer:
-Watch for Hypokalemia
-Supp can cause burning sensation
,Question:
Which of the following stimulant laxatives can you NOT have milk with in 1
hour of taking?
Answer:
Bisacodyl
Question:
All of the following are OSMOTIC laxatives except?
Answer:
Docusate Sodium
Question:
Osmotic laxative RN/ Teaching
Answer:
Watch mag drugs if poor renal function
Question:
All the following are Osmotic Laxatives except?
Answer:
Bisacodyl, Docusate Sodium, Psyllium Husks
, Question:
Pro-Kinetics: Metoclopramide (reglan) (dopamine antagonist)
Answer:
-Indications: Constipation, emesis (like after chemo, radiation, etc)
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Question:
All of the Following are CI of Metoclopramide except?
Answer:
Emesis
Question:
All of the following are A/E of Metoclopramide except?
Answer:
Constipation