Laxatives - Osmotic laxatives Flashcards
There are 4 basic layers of the GIT. Organise them with the closest layer to the lumen 1st:
1 - mucosa
2 - serosa
3 - muscularis externa also known as muscularis propria
4 - submucoas
1 - mucosa
4 - submucoas
3 - muscularis externa also known as muscularis propria
2 - serosa
In the 3rd layer of the GIT is the muscularis externa, contains smooth muscle. There are 2 layers of smooth muscle, an inner circular layer and an outer longitudinal layer. Together these perform peristalsis. Which of these layers is responsible for stopping food move backwards, and which is responsible for moving food forward?
- stopping food moving backwards = INNER CIRCULAR LAYER
- moving food forward = OUTER LONGITUDINAL LAYER
The 3rd layer of the GIT is the muscularis externa, containing an inner circular and an outer longitudinal layer os smooth muscle. This is separated by what?
1 - submucosal nerve plexus
2 - lamina propria
3 - myenteric nerve plexus
4 - muscularis mucosa
3 - myenteric nerve plexus
Which of the following is NOT contained within the dense submucosal layer?
1 - arteries
2 - veins
3 - submucosal nerve plexus
4 - lamina propria
4 - lamina propria
Which 2 of the following are the functions of the submucosa plexus contained within the submucosal layer of the GIT?
1 - peristalsis of the GIT
2 - control of blood vessels
3 - secretion of mucus
4 - GIT secretions
2 - control of blood vessels
4 - GIT secretions
The mucosa contains 3 separate layers. Which of the following is NOT a layer of the mucosa?
1 - muscularis mucosa
2 - submucosal nerve plexus
3 - lamina propria
4 - epithelial layers
2 - submucosal nerve plexus
- muscularis mucosa = break up food
- lamina propria = blood and lymph vessels
- epithelial layers = absorbs and secretes mucus and GIT secretions
According to NICE, diarrhoea is the abnormal passage of loose or liquid stools. Which 2 of the following are needed in a patient to be diagnosed with acute diarrhoea?
1 - >3 times/day daily and/or a volume of stool >200g/day
2 - >10 times/day and/or stool volume >500g/day
3 - <14 days in duration
4 - >14 days in duration
1 - >3 times/day daily and/or a volume of stool >200g/day
3 - <14 days in duration
- chronic diarrhoea is >4 weeks
Which of the following are included in the definition of constipation?
1 - <3 bowel movements/wk
2 - excessive straining
3 - abdominal pain or bloating
4 - all of the above
4 - all of the above
Which of the following are included in the definition of chronic constipation?
1 - <3 bowel movements/wk
2 - excessive straining
3 - abdominal pain or bloating
4 - symptoms present in 12 weeks of the last 6 months
5 - all of the above
5 - all of the above
Which of the following is NOT an osmotic laxative that we need to be aware of?
1 - Lactulose
2 - Macrogol
3 - Sodium phosphate
4 - Senna
5 - Enemas
4 - Senna
How do osmotic laxatives improve bowel movements?
1 - contains compounds that are not digested or absorbed well
2 - epithelial cells secrete fluids to dilute compounds due to osmosis
3 - increase fluid and stool in bowels induces increased peristalsis
4 - all of the above
4 - all of the above
Which 2 of the following are indications for the use of osmotic laxatives?
1 - diverticulosis
2 - bowel obstruction
3 - constipation
4 - bowel preparation prior to procedure
3 - constipation
4 - bowel preparation prior to procedure
All the osmotic laxatives are indicated for the treatment of constipation and bowel preparation, prior to surgery. Which of the core laxatives is also used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy as it can reduce ammonia absorption?
1 - Lactulose
2 - Macrogol
3 - Sodium phosphate
4 - Enemas
1 - Lactulose
- once degraded becomes acetic and lactic acid, which stimulate peristalsis
Which of the core osmotic laxatives is commonly used in enemas, which is when a fluid is injected into the rectum to cleans the lower colon and rectum?
1 - Lactulose
2 - Macrogol
3 - Sodium phosphate
4 - Enemas
3 - Sodium phosphate
How are osmotic laxatives typically administered?
1 - orally
2 - IV
3 - suppository
4 - IM
1 - orally
3 - suppository
- need to ensure patient has adequate fluid levels prior to use