Constipation
Across
- 1. first line for opioid induced constipation
- 2. bulkforming agent available in caplet form only
- 4. fastest acting first line therapy
- 5. will lead to choking if not taken with sufficient water
- 9. leads to red/brown urine
- 10. what goes wrong in the physiologic process
- 11. waves that move food from the stomach to intestines
- 12. sphincter used to inhibit defecation
- 13. time to effect for bulk forming laxatives
- 15. antimotility which in overuse may lead to constipation
- 17. side effect of glycerin suppositories
- 19. where fecal matter is stored prior to defecation
- 20. dose of miralax
Down
- 1. saline laxative available in enema form only
- 3. first line drug option for constipation
- 5. dosed once at bedtime
- 6. neurologic disease which may cause constipation
- 7. laxative that is containdicated for use with mineral oil
- 8. oil risk of use for OTC treatment of constipation outweighs benefits
- 14. days for which laxatives can be recommend for use OTC
- 16. bulkforming agent available in capsule and power form
- 18. Risk factor for constipation
- 21. fastest acting laxative delivery form