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What is the primary cause of constipation in the elderly population?
What is the primary cause of constipation in the elderly population?
- Decreased physical activity
- Inadequate fluid intake
- Low calorie intake
- All of the above (correct)
What is the estimated prevalence of pediatric constipation?
What is the estimated prevalence of pediatric constipation?
- 1% to 10%
- 1% to 30% (correct)
- 20% to 30%
- 10% to 20%
Which of the following is NOT a common disease associated with constipation in the elderly?
Which of the following is NOT a common disease associated with constipation in the elderly?
- Hypertension (correct)
- Dementia
- Cerebrovascular diseases
- Parkinson's disease
What is the primary cause of constipation in pregnant women?
What is the primary cause of constipation in pregnant women?
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of untreated pediatric constipation?
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of untreated pediatric constipation?
What is the primary reason why many parents fail to recognize pediatric constipation?
What is the primary reason why many parents fail to recognize pediatric constipation?
What is the recommended approach for treating constipation in pregnant women?
What is the recommended approach for treating constipation in pregnant women?
Which of the following is NOT a common factor contributing to constipation in the elderly?
Which of the following is NOT a common factor contributing to constipation in the elderly?
What is the primary reason for the high rate of acute and chronic diseases in the elderly population?
What is the primary reason for the high rate of acute and chronic diseases in the elderly population?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of constipation in pregnant women?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of constipation in pregnant women?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of constipation in children and adolescents?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of constipation in children and adolescents?
According to the passage, what is the recommended approach for managing pediatric constipation?
According to the passage, what is the recommended approach for managing pediatric constipation?
Which of the following statements about laxatives in children is TRUE according to the passage?
Which of the following statements about laxatives in children is TRUE according to the passage?
According to the passage, which of the following statements about fiber supplements for children is TRUE?
According to the passage, which of the following statements about fiber supplements for children is TRUE?
If dietary management is ineffective for a child with constipation, what is the next recommended course of action according to the passage?
If dietary management is ineffective for a child with constipation, what is the next recommended course of action according to the passage?
According to the passage, what is the prognosis for functional constipation in previously healthy children and adolescents?
According to the passage, what is the prognosis for functional constipation in previously healthy children and adolescents?
