Laxatives

Question 1

what is constipation defined as?

Answer 1

stool consistency is more important than quantity or frequency (regularly dry stools)

Question 2

when would laxatives make an issue worse?

Answer 2

• If they have bowel impaction or obstruction

Question 3

what are the s/sx of appendicitis?

Answer 3

fever, N/V throwing up bile, RLQ pain, ——rebound tenderness——

Question 4

what does a surfactant laxative do?

Answer 4

lower surface tension, alters consistency

Question 5

how long do surfactant laxatives take to work?

Answer 5

3-5 days to work

Question 6

surfactant laxatives don’t work well if you don’t take with lots of ______.

Answer 6

water

Question 7

what is an example of a bulk laxative?

Answer 7

magnesium citrate (always recommended first)

Question 8

what food has the highest amount of fiber?

Answer 8

bran

Question 9

fiber should be administered with ____?

Answer 9

water

Question 10

what is the phase associated with emolument laxative?

Answer 10

slip n’ slide

Question 11

what is an example of an osmotic agents?

Answer 11

magnesium hydroxide

Question 12

what does a stimulant/irritant laxative do?

Answer 12

irritates the bowel walls

Question 13

when would we give someone an stimulant/irritant laxative?

Answer 13

someone on opioids

Question 14

what is an example of a stimulant/irritant laxative?

Answer 14

docusate sodium (doculax)