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What is the laxative effect?
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Production of a soft, formed stool over a longer period
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What is the catharsis effect?
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Prompt, fluid evacuation of the bowel
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What are the categories of laxatives?
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Bulk-forming laxatives
Surfactant laxatives Stimulant laxatives Osmotic laxatives |
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What are the Bulk-forming laxatives?
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Methylcellulose
Psyllium |
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Bulk forming laxatives are similar to what?
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dietary fiber
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What are the adverse effects of Bulk-forming laxatives?
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Esophageal obstruction
Intestinal Obstruction or impaction |
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What is the action of surfactant laxatives?
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Facilitates water penetration into feces
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How long until results with surfactant laxatives?
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Several Days
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What are the Surfactant laxatives?
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Docusate Sodium
Docusate Calcium |
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What are the action of the stimulant laxatives?
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Increase intestine mobility
Increase the amount of water in the stool |
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What are the stimulant laxatives?
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Bisacodyl
Senna Castor Oil |
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What are the osmotic laxatives?
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Magnesium salts
Sodium phosphate |
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What are the actions of osmotic laxatives?
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Poorly absorbed salts that draw water into intestine
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What are the adverse effects of osmotic salts?
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Loss of water
Renal Dysfunction (Magnesium) Fluid retention (Sodium Salts) |
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Magnesium salts are contraindicated for _____ patients while Sodium salts are contraindicated for _____ patients.
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Renal Disease
Heart Failure, Hypertension, and edema |
