Laxatives For Constipation

Question 1

Bulk laxatives

Answer 1

non-absorbable, non-digestible polysaccharides increase volume of bowel content, triggering peristalsis, must be taken with lots of water

Question 2

non-absorbable, non-digestible polysaccharides increase volume of bowel content, triggering peristalsis, must be taken with lots of water

Answer 2

Bulk laxatives

Question 3

Stool laxatives

Answer 3

help lubricate bowel and loosen impactions can take 12-72hrs

Question 4

help lubricate bowel and loosen impactions can take 12-72hrs

Answer 4

Stool laxatives

Question 5

Osmotic laxatives

Answer 5

fluid drawn into bowel by osmotic forces increasing volume triggering peristalsis. Used to purge intestine, cause cramps and flatulence

Question 6

fluid drawn into bowel by osmotic forces increasing volume triggering peristalsis. Used to purge intestine, cause cramps and flatulence

Answer 6

Osmotic laxatives

Question 7

Pro-kinetics/stimulants example

Answer 7

domperidone

Question 8

domperidone drug class

Answer 8

Pro-kinetics/stimulants

Question 9

Pro-kinetics/stimulants

Answer 9

Dopamine antagonist blocks D2 receptors, stimulates Ach release and peristalsis. Locally acting so low systemic SE

Question 10

Dopamine antagonist blocks D2 receptors, stimulates Ach release and peristalsis. Locally acting so low systemic SE

Answer 10

Pro-kinetics/stimulants