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(NURS 2105) Class 7 The Nursing Process and Medications for Specific
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(NURS 2105) Class 7 The Nursing Processand Medications for Specific
antiflammatory - ANS-a drug that reduces inflammation
antimicrobials (antibiotics) (anti fungal) - ANS-A drug that's capable of destroying or
inhibiting the growth of microorganisms
antineoplastic - ANS-pertaining to the prevention of the growth and spread of cancer
cells
antipruritic - ANS-a drug that relieves itching
Bulk forming laxatives - ANS-psyllium (Metamucil)
Factors of constipation - ANS-Low fibre diet
Insufficient fluid intake
lack of exercise
medication
Environmental factors (privacy in bathroom)
Miscellaneous Laxatives - ANS-Lubricants or emollient (Mineral oil, lactulose)
and stool softeners (docusate sodium (Colace) )
Osmotic Laxatives - ANS-magnesium citrate (Citro-mag), lactulose
Saline Laxatives - ANS-milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide)
Stimulant laxatives - ANS-sennosides (Senokot)
Why constipation occurs? - ANS-If the stool remains in the colon too long, the water is
reabsorbed, making the stool become hard.
Why laxatives are administered? - ANS-To relieve pain
Prevent straining during BM
To empty bowel in preparation for bowel surgery our diagnostic tests
Why laxatives are contraindicated? - ANS-When there is undiagnosed abdominal pain
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