, Which of the following laxatives lubricates the intestinal walls and softens the stool
- ANSWER Emollients
Patients should seek immediate medical attention if they experience which of the
following because it may indicate a complication of diarrhea - ANSWER Severe
abdominal pain
Long-term use of laxatives should be avoided for all of the following EXCEPT -
ANSWER Bulk-forming
Constipation is having fewer than three bowel movements per day - ANSWER
False
Laxative use, especially high doses or prolonged use, can cause diarrhea -
ANSWER True
Which type of laxative has the longest onset of action - ANSWER Bulk-forming
Bowel evacuants are used for which of the following
-Constipation
-Bowel cleansing - ANSWER Both A and C
How do histamine H2 antagonists help in the treatment of an ulcer - ANSWER
They decrease the secretion of gastric acid and reduce total pepsin output
How do proton pump inhibitors work - ANSWER They suppress gastric acid
secretion by blocking the last step of acid production
Antacids containing calcium are used for patients with renal calculi or
hypercalcemia - ANSWER False
For which group of patients would the healthcare provider be cautious about
prescribing a histamine H2 antagonist - ANSWER All of the above
What are antiflatulents used for - ANSWER All of the above
Which type of laxative has the fastest onset of action - ANSWER Irritant or
stimulant
Gallstone-solubilizing drugs suppress the manufacture of cholesterol and cholic
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