Comstipation Flashcards
Define constipation
What is the classification of constipation
List the common causes of constipation
List the drugs that cause constipation
Constipation management includes what
Evaluation of the patient for underlying causes
Referral
When should constipation patient be referred
What is the non pharmacological treatment of constipation
Explain pharmacological treatment of constipation
List the drugs for constipation
What is the role of saline osmotic laxatives
What are some comments on saline osmotic laxatives
What is the role of glycerin and comment on it
What is the role of lactulose and comment on it
What is the role of polyethylene glycol and comment on it
What is the role of bisacodyl and comment on it
What is the role of senna and comment on it
What is the role of bulk forming laxatives and comment on it
What is the role of pharmacists in diarrhea and constipation management
