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What is the prototype for osmotic laxative?
What is the prototype for osmotic laxative?
polyethylene glycol
What are osmotic laxatives classified as?
What are osmotic laxatives classified as?
laxative and cathartics
An isotonic osmotic laxative that is not absorbed systemically can be ordered for patients with what problems? (Select all that apply)
An isotonic osmotic laxative that is not absorbed systemically can be ordered for patients with what problems? (Select all that apply)
- Respiratory issues
- Diabetes
- Renal impairment (correct)
- Cardiac disorders (correct)
What is polyethylene glycol used for?
What is polyethylene glycol used for?
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What does polyethylene glycol solution contain?
What does polyethylene glycol solution contain?
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How much of polyethylene glycol is a patient supposed to consume?
How much of polyethylene glycol is a patient supposed to consume?
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Patients can refrigerate the solution to make it more_____
Patients can refrigerate the solution to make it more_____
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Study Notes
Osmotic Laxative Overview
- Prototype osmotic laxative is polyethylene glycol.
- Classified as laxatives and cathartics.
Clinical Applications
- Administer polyethylene glycol for bowel preparation before diagnostic procedures and surgeries.
- Suitable for patients with renal impairment or cardiac disorders since it is isotonic and not systemically absorbed.
Composition and Administration
- Polyethylene glycol solution contains essential electrolytes to maintain body fluid balance.
- Recommended consumption is a large volume of 3-4 liters over a 3-hour period for effective results.
- Patients can refrigerate the solution to enhance palatability and improve patient compliance.
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