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- 3. Osmotic laxative used for mild constipation and bowel preparation (two words)
- 4. ________ increases cGMP leading to increased intestinal fluid secretion. Warnings and precaution for severe diarrhea
- 5. ________ is a laxative that increases intestinal fluid secretion by activating locally acting chloride channels
- 8. A drug used for opioid constipation that is associated with post-op ileus is ______
- 10. Peripheral opioid antagonist that begins with the letter M
- 12. _______ increases the bulk of the stool and promotes motility
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- 1. Patients should be advised to not recline after oral administration of mineral oil. What could happen if oral droplets are aspirated? (two words)
- 2. Drug administered rectally that increases peristalsis and water content of stool
- 6. Stool softener that reduces the surface tension of the oil-water interface of the stool, resulting in enhanced incorporation of water and fat
- 7. This medication can be taken if symptoms are refractory to other classes of laxatives
- 9. This laxative works by stimulating the intestinal wall leading to an intensified peristalsis
- 10. Osmotic agents include sugars, salts, and PEG. Examples of salts include _______hydroxide and _______ citrate
- 11. An example of a bulk-forming laxative is ______