Laxatives

Question 1

laxative effects vs catharsis

Answer 1

laxative: soft stool w/in 24 hrs

catharsis: liquidy stool NOW

Question 2

normal bowel elimination habits

Answer 2

3x a day to 2x a week

Question 3

Contraindications for laxatives

Answer 3

ab pain, nauseam cramps, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis
acute surgical abdomen
obstruction
habitual use
careful with pregnancy

Question 4

surfactant laxatives

Answer 4

emollient
produce stool several days after treatment
Colace

Question 5

Stimulant laxatives

Answer 5

bisacodyl
oral senna
often abused
prperly used for opioid induced constipation

docusate sodium/calcium

Question 6

Osmotic laxatives

Answer 6

take at night –> 6 to 12 hours
risks = dehydration, renal failure, sodium retention

magnesium or sodium salts
polyethylene glycol

Question 7

caster oil

Answer 7

fast effects
may cause anal leakage

Question 8

glycerin suppository

Answer 8

fast effects

Question 9

bowel cleansing products

Answer 9

sodium picosulfate
-Hypertonic with body fluid
-Causes dehydration and electrolyte imbalance (note: K is high)

also
, magnesium oxide, citric acid

Question 10

polyethylene-glycol electolyte solution

Answer 10

osmotic laxative –> isosmotic with body fluids
good for renal patients
take lots of fluid