Laxatives

Question 1

hyperosmotic laxatives do what?

Answer 1

draw water into the lumen and keep what it has. Causes peristalsis and evacuation.

Question 2

hyperosmotic drug

Answer 2

polyethylene glycol or GoLytely

Question 3

indications for golytely

Answer 3

chronic constipation and surgical prep

Question 4

diarrhea how quick with golytely?

Answer 4

30-60 mins

Question 5

side effects of golytely

Answer 5

abdominal bloating
electrolyte imbalances
rectal irritation

Question 6

emollient laxative will do what

Answer 6

promote more water and fat in stools, courtesy of mineral oil.

Question 7

emollient laxative is what?

Answer 7

docusate sodium

Question 8

indications for docusate

Answer 8

fecal impaction, acute and chronic constipation.
facilitation of bowel movements with hemorrhoids.

Question 9

how long does it take for docuate to set in?

Answer 9

1-3 days

Question 10

side effects of docusate

Answer 10

prolonged use can cause fat-soluble vitamin malabsorption
- skin rashes
- electrolyte imbalances
- lipoid pneumonia

Question 11

two special side effects of docusate

Answer 11

fat soluble vitamin malabsorption
lipoid pneumonia