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In which patient population is lubiprostone contraindicated? A. Patients who are elderly B. Patients who are pregnant C. Patients who should not strain during defecation D. Patients who are debilitated and are in a recumbent position - D. Patients who are debilitated and are in a recumbent position What is the mechanism of action of bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) in treating diarrhea? A. Inhibition of peristalsis B. Absorption of excess water to cause a formed stool C. Adsorption ...

What are the 4 types of laxatives? - Answer Bulk-forming Surfactant (stool softener) Stimulant Osmotic What should we tell patients to do when taking bulk forming laxatives? - Answer Drink plenty of fluids to prevent blockage Which type of laxative is addictive and works really fast? - Answer Stimulant (used for diagnostic testing) What is the prototype for bulk forming laxatives? - Answer Psyllium What is the prototype for surfactant laxatives? - Answer docusate sodium ...

WGU C458 Health, Fitness and Wellness Questions and Answers 100% Pass Nutrition - Answer ️️ -provides the body with the nutrients it needs to perform its daily tasks Undernutrition - Answer ️️ -implies that the individual is not getting enough nutrients. This can occur even if the person is consuming more than enough calories Malnutrition - Answer ️️ -an imbalance of proper nutrients Anorexia nervosa - Answer ️️ -literally means loss of appetite, but this is a misnomer: A p...

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Pharm exam 2-- Bowel disorders and other GI Conditions Exam Questions With Verified Answers What is one of the most common GI disorders? - answerConstipation-- hundreds of millions of dollars a year are spent on laxatives What is the function of the colon? - answer- Absorbs water and electrolytes (1500 mL of fluid enters colon each day-- 90% of fluid is absorbed) - Delayed transport through colon causes excessive fluid absorption and hard stool - Frequency of bowel elimination varies wid...

GERD - Answer can be caused by hiatial hernia, the LES is open, heartburn>2x weekly primarily @ night, can lead to barretts esophagus and metaplasia, treat with antacids and ppi! oh my gerd my heart burns more tonight than at the meet for barret last week peptic ulcer disease - Answer mcc i or nsaids, if duodenal (low pain when eating, more pain 1-2 hours later) if gastric (pain during eating). s/s n./v and melena (black tarry feces) and coffee ground emesis. the pep band at pylori s...

Nutrition -Correct Answer provides the body with the nutrients it needs to perform its daily tasks Undernutrition -Correct Answer implies that the individual is not getting enough nutrients. This can occur even if the person is consuming more than enough calories Malnutrition -Correct Answer an imbalance of proper nutrients Anorexia nervosa -Correct Answer literally means loss of appetite, but this is a misnomer: A person with this is hungry, but denies the hunger because of an irration...

Williams Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy Final Exam || All Questions & Answers (Graded A+) Williams Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy Final Exam || All Questions & Answers (Graded A+) How often should you eat meals when suffering from dumping syndrome? - ANSWER - small frequent meals What types of food should be included in every meal when suffering from dumping syndrome? - ANSWER - protein and fat What should be avoided when suffering from dumping syndrome? - ANSWER - concentrated sug...

NBME shelf exams/step 2 cka child with constipation and new onset urinary incontinence treatment = - correct answer osmotic or polyethylene glycol-based laxatives and dietary modification with increased intake of fluids and fiber when and what do you give for prophylaxis of toxoplasmosis infection in HIV patients - correct answer give TMP-SMX when CD4+ is <200 When is PPSV23 given? - correct answer 8 weeks or more after PCV13 revaccination with PPSV23 again 5 years later what is ...

1. An osmotic laxative will be prescribed for a client. The nurse understands which medications are osmotic laxative? Select all that apply A. senna (Senokot) B. mineral Oil (Kondremul) C. polyethylene glycol and electrolytes(GoLYTELY) D. sodium Phosphate (Fleet enema) E. bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Correct Answer: C & D Polyethylene glycol and sodium phosphate are osmotic laxatives that are used to attract water into the large intestines to produce bulk and stimulate peristalsis. Other osmoti...