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Which of the following is a cause of constipation?
Which of the following is a cause of constipation?
- Taking opioid medication (correct)
- Eating a balanced diet
- Drinking plenty of water
- Engaging in regular physical activity
What is the main function of bulk-forming laxatives?
What is the main function of bulk-forming laxatives?
- To soften the stool
- To increase peristalsis in the GI tract
- To absorb excess fluid from the stool (correct)
- To stimulate bowel movements
Which natural resource is commonly used as an osmotic laxative?
Which natural resource is commonly used as an osmotic laxative?
- Plantago psyllium (psyllii semen/psyllium)
- Angustifolia (manna)
- Linum usitatissimum (lini semen/linseed)
- Fraxinus ornus (manna) (correct)
Which chemical constituents are responsible for the effect of stimulant laxatives?
Which chemical constituents are responsible for the effect of stimulant laxatives?
What is the main function of stimulant laxatives?
What is the main function of stimulant laxatives?
Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative?
Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative?
What is the potential side effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives?
What is the potential side effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives?
Which group of medicinal products may enhance the loss of potassium when used concomitantly with the medication described in the text?
Which group of medicinal products may enhance the loss of potassium when used concomitantly with the medication described in the text?
Why is the use of this medication contraindicated during pregnancy?
Why is the use of this medication contraindicated during pregnancy?
What are the possible undesirable effects of this medication?
What are the possible undesirable effects of this medication?
What is the main pharmacodynamic effect of this medication?
What is the main pharmacodynamic effect of this medication?
Which of the following is a pharmacodynamic effect of sennosides?
Which of the following is a pharmacodynamic effect of sennosides?
What happens to hydroxyanthracene derivatives in food when consumed at high doses?
What happens to hydroxyanthracene derivatives in food when consumed at high doses?
Which of the following is a possible side effect of Frangula alnus (Frangula)?
Which of the following is a possible side effect of Frangula alnus (Frangula)?
What is the recommended duration of use for aloe barbadensis (aloe)?
What is the recommended duration of use for aloe barbadensis (aloe)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of bulk-forming laxatives?
Which of the following is a characteristic of bulk-forming laxatives?
Which natural resource is commonly used as a bulk-forming laxative?
Which natural resource is commonly used as a bulk-forming laxative?
What is the main effect of osmotic laxatives?
What is the main effect of osmotic laxatives?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives?
What is the recommended duration of use for stimulant laxatives?
What is the recommended duration of use for stimulant laxatives?
Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative?
Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative?
What is the main function of stimulant laxatives?
What is the main function of stimulant laxatives?
Which of the following is a possible side effect of aloe barbadensis (aloe)?
Which of the following is a possible side effect of aloe barbadensis (aloe)?
What is the main pharmacokinetic property of sennosides?
What is the main pharmacokinetic property of sennosides?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of the medication described in the text?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of the medication described in the text?
What is the main mechanism of action of Frangula alnus (Frangula)?
What is the main mechanism of action of Frangula alnus (Frangula)?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of anthranoid-containing medicinal products?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of anthranoid-containing medicinal products?
Which group of medicinal products may enhance the loss of potassium when used concomitantly with anthranoid-containing medicinal products?
Which group of medicinal products may enhance the loss of potassium when used concomitantly with anthranoid-containing medicinal products?
Why is the use of anthranoid-containing medicinal products contraindicated during lactation?
Why is the use of anthranoid-containing medicinal products contraindicated during lactation?
What is the main pharmacodynamic effect of contact laxatives?
What is the main pharmacodynamic effect of contact laxatives?
