laxatives, antidiarrheals, stool softeners

watery stool in 2-6 hrs

watery stool in 2-6 hrs

group I

semifluid stool in 6-12 hrs

group II

soft stool in 1-3 days

group III

osmotic group

I and II

stimulant group

II

surfactant group

III

bulk forming group

III

mag hydroxide causes fluid ___

loss

sodium phos causes fluid ___

retention

lactulose is used for what disease

hepatic encephalopathy

main adverse effect of osmotics

fluid loss

two group II stimulants

bisacodyl and senna

senna changes __ from brown to pink

urine

keep an eye on patients that are taking a

stimulant

group I stimulant

castor oil

docusate is a

surfactant

give docusate with __

a full glass of water

methylcellulose and metamucil are

bulk forming

bulk forming adverse effect

esophageal or intestinal obstruction

give bulk forming with __

a lot of water

mineral oil is given as a ___

enema

glycerin suppositories are safe for __

infants

relistor is an

opioid antagonist

never use laxatives when

undiagnosed abdominal pain