Osmotic laxatives - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: PRN 1381/ PRN1381 Principles of Pharmacology Exam Review| Guide with Verified Answers (2023/2024 Update) | Rasmussen Question: suffix of proton pump inhibitors Answer: -prazole Question: omeprazole (Prilosec) action client education Answer: inhibit acid secretion at the H+K+ (ATP pump) -reduces gastric acid client education: -take with full glass of water 30-60 minutes before meals -may take several days to experience relief Question: Psyllium (Metamuci...

Final Exam: NSG 124/ NSG124 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing Q: 4 types of Laxatives include: Answer: - bulk forming - surfactant - stimulant - osmotic Q: Bulk forming laxatives Answer: - type of laxative that swells in water to form a viscous solution - softens fecal mass - works similar to dietary fiber - must be taken with a full glass of water - Ex: psyllium (Metamucil) Q: S...

Final Exam: NSG 124 / NSG124 (NEW 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: 4 types of Laxatives include: Answer: - bulk forming - surfactant - stimulant - osmotic Q: Bulk forming laxatives Answer: - type of laxative that swells in water to form a viscous solution - softens fecal mass - works similar to dietary fiber - must be taken with a full glass of water - Ex: psyllium (Metamucil) Q: Surfactant laxatives Answer: - ty...

Final Exam: NSG3100/ NSG 3100 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamental I Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Galen QUESTION Risk factors for UTI Indwelling cath Age Sexual activity QUESTION Bulk forming laxatives Answer: Increases fluid, gas, or solid bulk in the intestines QUESTION Osmotic/saline laxatives Answer: Water into intestine by osmosis Distends bowel Stimulates peristalsis QUESTION Stimulant (Irritant) ...

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

Primary manifestations of SRMD GI bleeding Cushing Ulcers Stress ulcers that occur as a result of TBI or brain surgery Upper GI bleed any source of bleeding which occurs in the esophagus, stomach or the duodenum. Upper GI bleed is characterized by... frank, bright red or "coffee ground" emesis Upper GI bleed causes bleeding varices (varicose veins) in the esophagus or stomach peptic ulcers gastritis Mallory-Weiss tear (tearing of the esophagus from the stoma...

Advanced Pharmacology 6521 Mid Term with Complete Solutions Anti-diarrheals Stops further occurrence of diarrhea. Notable medicines are Loperamide "Immodium", Diphenoxylate Hcl with Atropine "Lomotil", Bismuth subsalicylate "Pepto bismul" Pepto s/e: black stools and tongue Laxatives Used to ease or stimulate defecation Soften the stool Increase stool volume Hasten fecal passage through the intestine Facilitate evacuation from the rectum *Misuse comes from misconceptions of ...

Exam 2: NSG555/ NSG 555 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) - Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care II Complete Guide | Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered|100% Correct| A Grade liver diet low sodium, protein 1.2-1.5g/kg/day (low), 25-45 g fiber, MVI, may also need thiamine NO NSAIDS (hepatotoxic), APA, reduce risk of GI bleed. Careful with meds (CYP450) QUESTION constipation diagnostics Answer: if n/v may need XRAY or CT +CBC to exclude: obstruction, ileus, mega...

Final Exam: NUR201 / NUR 201 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Antifungals Answer: always check LFT's with type of medications? Question: Test prior to SX Answer: o ABG's o Pulse Ox o Blood Urea nitrogen o Creatinine o Chest x-ray o CBC: RBC, HgB, HcT, WBC's o Electrocardiogram o Electrolytes o hCG o LFT's o PT, PTT, INR, Platelet count o Pulmonary Function Test o Ser...

Medication AideHormones - correct answer ACTION: May be used to delay impact of bones loss after menopause, to fight cancer, and to replace hormones that are deficient in the body hormones - correct answer SIDE EFFECTS: dependent on a type of hormone being used. gastric distress, muscle pain, hot flashes, decreased, libido, fluid retention and fatigue cholesterol lowering agents - correct answer ACTION: Also known as antilipemic agents. Used to treat high cholesterol Cholesterol lowerin...