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NURSE WISEMAN 2026/2027 MEDICINE
, NURS 615 Exam 6 Laxatives Nurse
Practitioners Review Exam (Latest
2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers | Grade A+
General laxative abuse risk - ANSWER✅✅All classes
except bulk-producing agents can cause
dependency/abuse with electrolyte and fluid alterations,
steatorrhea, osteomalacia, and vitamin/nutrient
deficiencies.
General laxative contraindication - ANSWER✅✅Do
not use with unexplained nausea, vomiting, or abdominal
pain, especially when bowel obstruction is possible.
Tartrazine-containing laxative risk -
ANSWER✅✅May cause hypersensitivity, including
bronchospasm, especially in aspirin-sensitive patients.
Stimulant laxative examples - ANSWER✅✅Cascara,
senna, bisacodyl, and castor oil.
Stimulant laxative uses - ANSWER✅✅Constipation
from immobility or drugs such as opioids, reduced GI