Mastering Gastrointestinal Pharmacology

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Which type of laxative works by increasing the water content in the stool to promote bowel movements?

Bulk Forming Laxatives

Osmotic Laxatives (correct)

Stimulant Laxatives

Stool Softeners

Which type of laxative works by adding bulk to the stool to stimulate bowel movements?

Stool Softeners

Osmotic Laxatives

Bulk Forming Laxatives (correct)

Stimulant Laxatives

Which type of laxative works by softening the stool to ease bowel movements?

Stool Softeners (correct)

Stimulant Laxatives

Osmotic Laxatives

Bulk Forming Laxatives

Which type of laxative works by stimulating the muscles in the intestines to promote bowel movements?

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Which type of drug is used to treat constipation caused by opioid use?

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Which type of laxative works by increasing the water content in the stool to promote bowel movements?

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Which type of laxative works by adding bulk to the stool to stimulate bowel movements?

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Which type of laxative works by stimulating the muscles in the intestines to promote bowel movements?

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Which type of laxative works by softening the stool to ease bowel movements?

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Which type of drug is used to treat constipation caused by opioid use?

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Which type of laxative works by increasing the water content in the stool to promote bowel movements?

Which type of laxative works by adding bulk to the stool to stimulate bowel movements?

Which type of laxative works by softening the stool to ease bowel movements?

Which type of laxative works by stimulating the muscles in the intestines to promote bowel movements?

Which type of drug is used to treat constipation caused by opioid use?

Which type of laxative works by increasing the water content in the stool to promote bowel movements?

Which type of laxative works by adding bulk to the stool to stimulate bowel movements?

Which type of laxative works by stimulating the muscles in the intestines to promote bowel movements?

Which type of laxative works by softening the stool to ease bowel movements?

Which type of drug is used to treat constipation caused by opioid use?

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