Lubricants Flashcards
1
Q
What do lubricants do?
A
Makes stool more slippery for easy passage through the bowel
2
Q
Examples of lubricants (3)
A
- Mineral oil
- Cod liver oil
- White petrolatum
3
Q
What are the general characteristics of lubricants? (2)
A
- Mineral oil is tasteless
2. Long-term use can decrease absorption of lipid-soluble vitamins
