Test 2: lubricants Flashcards
1
Q
how do lubricants work?
A
they make stool more slippery for easy passage through the bowel
2
Q
4 examples of lubricants
A
- mineral oil
- cod liver oil
- white petroleum
- cat lax
3
Q
this is used for stool that has hair in it
A
cat lax
4
Q
what does mineral oil taste like?
A
tasteless
5
Q
long term use of lubricants can do what?
A
decrease absorption of lipid-soluble vitamins
6
Q
____ given to cats too long make it so they can’t digest/absorb fat soluble vitamins
A
mineral oil
