NURS 1140 Pharm Ch. 34 EAQ Test with Questions and Correct Answers| Latest Update
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What is a serious adverse effect of antidiarrheal agents?
A. Constipation
B. Abdominal spasms
C. Prolonged diarrhea
D. Abdominal distention - Answer C. Prolonged diarrhea
Which type of laxative has a mechanism of action that depends on the patient's
hydration status?
A. Stool softeners
B. S...
NURS 1140 Pharm Ch. 34 EAQ Test with
Questions and Correct Answers| Latest Update
What is a serious adverse effect of antidiarrheal agents?
A. Constipation
B. Abdominal spasms
C. Prolonged diarrhea
D. Abdominal distention - Answer C. Prolonged diarrhea
Which type of laxative has a mechanism of action that depends on the patient's
hydration status?
A. Stool softeners
B. Saline laxatives
C. Opioid antagonists
D. Bulk-forming laxatives - Answer A
Which laxative induces secretion of chloride-rich intestinal fluid without altering
sodium or potassium concentrations in the serum?
A. Lubiprostone (Amitiza)
B. Magnesium citrate (Citrate of Magnesia)
C. Sodium phosphates (Fleet Phospho-Soda)
D. Magnesium hydroxide (Phillips' Milk of Magnesia) - Answer A
Which type of laxative is used to treat acute constipation?
A. Saline laxatives
B. Osmotic laxatives
, C. Opioid antagonist laxatives
D. Stimulant laxatives
E. Bulk-forming laxatives - Answer A, B, D
Which is a stimulant laxative used in the treatment of constipation?
A. Bisacodyl (Correctol)
B. Lactulose (Constulose)
C. Polycarbophil (FiberCon)
D. Docusate sodium (Colace) - Answer A
Which statement regarding saline laxatives is true?
A. Saline laxatives act within 3 to 4 hours
B. Chronic use of saline laxatives may cause a loss of normal bowel functions
C. Saline laxatives are more effective in improving stool frequency than stool
softeners
D. Continuous use of saline laxatives may inhibit the absorption of fat-soluble
vitamins - Answer B
Which type of laxative produces a soft stool without causing a significant bowel
spasm?
A. Saline laxatives
B. Lubricant laxatives
C. Stimulant laxatives
D. Bulk-forming laxatives - Answer B
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