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Which drug is a direct smooth muscle relaxant and is used in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Which drug is a direct smooth muscle relaxant and is used in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
- Mebeverine (correct)
- Kaolin
- Senna
- Pectin
What is the potential side effect of prolonged use of Bisacodyl?
What is the potential side effect of prolonged use of Bisacodyl?
- Abdominal cramps
- Atonic colon (correct)
- Mild irritation of the colon
- Softening of stools
What is the main nursing implementation for patients using Glycerin suppository?
What is the main nursing implementation for patients using Glycerin suppository?
- Promote dependence of intestinal movements on laxative use
- Administer in acute abdominal condition
- Encourage high fiber diet
- Encourage high fluid intake (correct)
What is the recommended management for obesity mainly by?
What is the recommended management for obesity mainly by?
Which drug used in obesity reduces fat digestion and absorption?
Which drug used in obesity reduces fat digestion and absorption?
In which condition should Senna and Bisacodyl not be administered?
In which condition should Senna and Bisacodyl not be administered?
Which drug is highly effective at high doses against the highly emetogenic cisplatin?
Which drug is highly effective at high doses against the highly emetogenic cisplatin?
Which drug is useful in motion sickness like sea sickness due to its antihistaminic with anticholinergic effects?
Which drug is useful in motion sickness like sea sickness due to its antihistaminic with anticholinergic effects?
Which of the following is a common side effect of 5-HT3 serotonin-receptor blockers like Ondansetron?
Which of the following is a common side effect of 5-HT3 serotonin-receptor blockers like Ondansetron?
What is a common side effect of Phenothiazine drugs like Prochlorperazine?
What is a common side effect of Phenothiazine drugs like Prochlorperazine?
Which drug should be avoided in very young children and elderly patients with parkinsonism due to its CNS side effects?
Which drug should be avoided in very young children and elderly patients with parkinsonism due to its CNS side effects?
Which type of patients should not use Antimotility drugs like Diphenoxylate and loperamide?
Which type of patients should not use Antimotility drugs like Diphenoxylate and loperamide?
