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laxatives Flashcards

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emollient MOA

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promote more water and fat in the stool, lubricate stool

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emollient drug: stool softener example

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decussate salts

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3
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emollient drug: lubricants example

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mineral oil

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hyperosmotic MOA

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increase fecal water content

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hyperosmotic drug examples

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PEG, glycerin, lactulose

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saline MOA

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increase osmotic pressure in the tract, more water enters intestines

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7
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saline drug examples

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magnesium hydroxide
magnesium citrate

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stimulants MOA

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increase peristalsis from nerve stimulation

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stimulants drug examples

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Senna, bisacodyl

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