quiz 5 GI constipation meds Flashcards
1
Q
first line tx
bulk forming 3
softener
osmotic laxative 3
A
bulk forming hydrophillic colloids -psyllium -methylcellulose -polycarbophil stool softeners (docusate) Osmotic laxatives -lactulose -sorbitol -magnesium salts (avoid if renal insufficiency)
2
Q
2nd line
stimulants (2)
lubricants 1
suppository 4
A
stimulants -senna/docusate -bisacodyl Lubricants -mineral oil suppositories -osmotic:sodium phosphate -lubricant:glycerine -stimulant: bisacodyl -enema:fleet (saline)
3
Q
2nd line meds
A
lubiprostone prucalopride (^SI) Guanylate cyclase agonists (adults) -linaclotide -plecanatide
4
Q
peripheral acting opioid receptor antagonist (OIC)
A
methylnaltrexone
naloxegol
naldemedine