Test 2: stool softeners Flashcards
1
Q
how do stool softeners work?
A
they reduce surface tension of the feces allowing water to penetrate dry stool
2
Q
example of stool softeners
A
docusate sodium succinate (DSS) (Colace)
3
Q
stool softeners may also increase
A
mucosal fluid secretion
4
Q
stool softeners may promote
A
absorption of mineral oil in GI tract
5
Q
stool softeners promoting absorption of mineral oil in GI tract may lead to
A
hepatitis
