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Exam 2 - Hematologic/Neoplasmic Flashcards

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Red blood cells are called

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erythrocytes

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White Blood cells are called

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leukocytes

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plateletes are called

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thrombocytes

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2 types of thalassemia are

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alpha thalassemia
beta thalassemia

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alpha thalassemia is…

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issues with synthesis of alpha chain on Hgb

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beta thalassemia is…

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issues with synthesis of beta chain of Hgb

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beta minor thalassemia is…

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mild microcytic anemia

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microcytic anemia is…

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something effects bone marrows ability to create new RBCs; TX not necessary

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beta intermedia needs…

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child requires blood transfusions to maintain quality of life

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what is thalassemia…

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inherited trait where body does not produce enough Hgb

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beta major needs…

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ongoing medical attention, blood transfusions, chelation therapy

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chelation therapy is…

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iron reducing therapy (chelators bind to iron and transport out of body)

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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura…

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immune response following infection where body produces antiplatelet antibodies, destroying body’s platelets

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S/S of ITP

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petechiae
purpura
bruising

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petechiae

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pinpoint red/cola colored rash d/t superficial hemorrhaging; NON BLANCHABLE

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purpura

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purple/ecchymotic; large areas of hemmorhage underneath the skin d/t leaking of blood vessels

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TX of ITP

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corticosteroids or IgG (IgG given only if life threatening)

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what is IgG

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Immunoglobulin G - most common type of antibody formed by B cells

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Henoch-Schonlein Purpura

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blood vessels become inflammed, typically after bacterial/viral infection; MALES

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Henoch Schonlein Purpura S/S

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abdominal pain
joint pain
purpura
vasculitis in skin/gut/kidneys

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Henoch Schonlein Purpura TX

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anticoags
Monitor Na levels –> can lead to HTN
IV therapy
corticosteroids (prednisone)
platelets
Analgesics

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DIC stands for

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Disseminated Intervascular Coagulation

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DIC is…

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activation of coagulation where thrombin is generated, fibrin id deposited, platelets are consumed

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Causes of DIC

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endotoxins
septic shock
necrotic tissue
injury

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DIC S/S

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hematuria
blood in stool
blood at IV site, mouth, wound
epistaxis
blood from umbilical cord (newborn)

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DIC TX

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low dose heparin
surgical intervention to find bleed

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Why is heparin used to treat DIC?

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heparin reduces consumption of platelets

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Hemophilia A is…

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Factor VIII deficiency –> bleeding into joints

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Hemophilia A S/S

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joint pain/swelling
epistaxis
bruising

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Hemophilia A TX:

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administer factor VIII supplement as prescribed
If bleeding in joint - apply ice
if bleeding in spine - apply pressure
Desmopressin

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Desmopressin

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Antidiuretic; synthetic form of vasopressin
vasoconstriction, fluid retention
increases BP

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Hemophilia B is…

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factor IX definciency
prolonged bleeding and oozing

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Christmas disease is also known as

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hemophilia B

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Hemophilia B S/S

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spontaneous epistaxis
tar like stool
hematuria
coffee ground vomit
bruising
bleeding into joints

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Hemophilia B TX

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factor IX replacement therapy

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Hemophilia C is…

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factor XI deficiency
inherited

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Hemophilia C S/S

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bleeding into joints
heavy menses (if female)
hematuria
epistaxis

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Hemophilia C TX

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factor XI replacement therapy

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von Willebrand Disease is…

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blood doesnt clot properly; inherited disorder

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von Willebrand S/S

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easily bruised
frequent nosebleeds
menoragghia

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von Willebrand TX

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desmopression
administer vWF (von willebrand factor) if bleeding does occur
monitor I/O
monitor fluid balance

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Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is…

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autosomal recessive disorder where RBCs are sickle shaped and sticky –> shorter life span –> decreased amount of Hgb

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SCD complications

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major vaso occlusive pain crises
stroke
sepsis
cholestatis (reduced or stopped bile flow)
gall stones
delayed G&D

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SCD S/S

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increased incidence of bed wetting in children
pain
low H/H
hypoxia
FTT
dizziness/fatigue

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SCD TX

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oxygen therapy
IV hydration
analgesics

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SCD Diagnostic Tests

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increase of reticulocytes
HgB is 7-10 (11-14 in non SCD people)
elevated ESR
elevated platelet count
peripheral blood smear (can visualize sickled RBC)
abnormal LFT with elevated bilirubin

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Thrombocytopenia is…

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low platelet count

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Thrombocytopenia S/S

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easily bruised
bleeding

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Thrombocytopenia TX

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give platelet products

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Leukemia is

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cancer of blood cells; bone marrow disease where normal elements are replaced w/ WBCs

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Acute Lymphostatic Leukemia (ALL) affects…

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B and T cells

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Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) affects…

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production/death of blood cells; elevated amount of myeloid cells

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myeloid cells are…

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cells from bone marrow that will later form into specific type of blood cell

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ALL/AML TX:

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chemotherapy to eradicate leukemic cells

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Hodgkins Lymphoma is…

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malignant B lymphocytes grow in lymph tissues; could be linked to previous staph infection

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hodgkins lymphoma S/S

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enlarged visibly lymph
weight loss
malaise
fatigue
drenched night sweats
anorexia
fever

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Non Hodgkins Lymphoma is…

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leukemia that results from mutations in B and T cells that leda to uncontrolled growth

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Non Hodgkins Lymphoma S/S

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lymphocytes deep within body (not visible)
facial edema
veinous engorgement
abdominal pain
work/labored breathing
diarrhea
constipation

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TX for Hodgkins and Non Hodgkins

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chemotherapy

60
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Medulloblastoma is…

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tumor that is in the cerebellum; most common type of brain cancer in children

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cerebellum is responsible for…

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coordination, balance, movement

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Medulloblastoma characteristics

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Peaks at 5-10 y.o
grows rapidly –> increased ICP
highly malignant
seeds on CNS pathways

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Brain Stem Glioma

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cancer of the brain stem

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Brain stem glioma characteristics

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aggressive
difficult to resect
resistent to chemo
spreads widely in brainstem, but rarely to external brain
affects cranial nerve function

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Ependymoma

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cancer of floor of 4th ventricle

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Ependymoma characteristics

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varying speeds of growth
often causes hydrocephalus
usually diagnosed before it spreads

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Astrocytoma

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cancer of thalamus, hypothalamus, cerebellum, cerebral hemisphere

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Astrocytoma characteristics

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slow course w/ insidious onset
responsive to chemo/ resectable
causes slowly increasing ICP
low grade - resectable
high grade - poor prognosis

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SOME THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN IT COMES TO BRAIN CANCER

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Strabismus, nystagmus, sunset eyes, head tilt, alteration in sensation, gait disturbance

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Neuroblastoma is…

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tumor on the adrenal glands

71
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adrenal gland responsible for…

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production and secretion of cortisol, aldosterone, epi, norepi, estrogen, testosterone

72
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Osteosarcoma

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cancer of bone marrow cells; most common in long bone of proximal humerus, proximal tibia, distal femur

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Osteosarcoma TX:

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removal or chemotherapy; radiation not helpful

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Wilms Tumor

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renal tumor type; idiopathic; only affects one kidney

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Wilms Tumor DXed at..

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ages 2-5

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Wilms Tumor TX

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surgical intervention for removal

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Rhabdomysarcoma

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cancer of the soft tissue; usually arises from embryonic or mesenchymal; diagnosed ages 2-5

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Most common sites for rhabdomysarcoma…

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head, neck, GU tract, extremities

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Rhabdomysarcoma TX

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surgical removal followed by chemo and radiation

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Retinosarcoma is…

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cancer of the eye

81
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retinosarcoma characteristics…

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highly malignant tumor that arises from embryonic retinal cells
congenital
diagnosed from infancy to age 5

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retinosarcoma S/S:

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leukocoria (white pupils)

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retinosarcoma TX

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chemotherapy for reduction

84
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Population susceptible to sickle cell

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HIV positive (r/t poorly screened blood transfusions)
hepataitis

85
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Iron deficient supplement

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ferrous sulfate

86
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ferrous sulfate side effects are

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CONSTIPATION

87
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what medicine is given WITH ferrous sulfate

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colace

88
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what type of medicine is colace

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emollient laxative (increases amount of water stool absorbs in GI)

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