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How do stimulant laxatives work?
How do stimulant laxatives work?
- By decreasing intestinal secretion, increasing water reabsorption, and inhibiting colon peristalsis
- By increasing stool weight and consistency
- By stimulating water secretion at bowel lumen
- By increasing intestinal secretion, reducing water reabsorption, and stimulating colon peristalsis (correct)
What is the nature of stool softeners?
What is the nature of stool softeners?
- Synthetic in nature, with a bulking effect in the colon
- Chemical in nature, with a dehydrating effect in the colon
- Mineral in nature, with a lubricating effect throughout the intestine (correct)
- Herbal in nature, with a stimulating effect on the rectum
How do osmotic laxatives work?
How do osmotic laxatives work?
- By reducing water reabsorption at bowel lumen
- By inhibiting colon peristalsis
- By stimulating water secretion at bowel lumen (correct)
- By increasing stool weight and consistency
What is the working mechanism of fleet enema?
What is the working mechanism of fleet enema?
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What is the action time of colace?
What is the action time of colace?
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What is the primary shortcoming of the combination of Opioid and naloxone for OIC management?
What is the primary shortcoming of the combination of Opioid and naloxone for OIC management?
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What distinguishes Methylnaltrexone from the combination of Opioid and naloxone in OIC management?
What distinguishes Methylnaltrexone from the combination of Opioid and naloxone in OIC management?
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What is the drawback of using Methylnaltrexone for OIC management?
What is the drawback of using Methylnaltrexone for OIC management?
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How does Naloxone work in the management of OIC?
How does Naloxone work in the management of OIC?
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