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Which of the following is NOT a cause of constipation?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of constipation?
- Results of taking other medication (opioids)
- Frequent bowel movements (correct)
- Inappropriate diet
- Lack of physical activity
Which type of laxative absorbs fluid from the lumen and increases the consistency of the stool?
Which type of laxative absorbs fluid from the lumen and increases the consistency of the stool?
- Bulk-forming laxatives (correct)
- Osmotic laxatives
- Stimulant laxatives
- All of the above
Which natural resource is commonly used as an osmotic laxative?
Which natural resource is commonly used as an osmotic laxative?
- Manna (correct)
- Linum usitatissimum (lini semen/linseed)
- Plantago psyllium (psyllii semen/psyllium)
- Fraxinus ornus
Which of the following is a pharmacodynamic effect of sennosides?
Which of the following is a pharmacodynamic effect of sennosides?
Which of the following is a pharmacokinetic property of sennosides?
Which of the following is a pharmacokinetic property of sennosides?
Which of the following is a side effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives?
Which of the following is a side effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives?
Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative?
Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative?
Why is the use of Senna contraindicated during pregnancy?
Why is the use of Senna contraindicated during pregnancy?
Which type of laxative is not digested or absorbed in the GI tract?
Which type of laxative is not digested or absorbed in the GI tract?
Which natural resource is commonly used as an osmotic laxative?
Which natural resource is commonly used as an osmotic laxative?
Which of the following is the most common discoloration of urine that may occur during treatment with sennosides?
Which of the following is the most common discoloration of urine that may occur during treatment with sennosides?
What is the main mechanism of action of sennosides as a laxative?
What is the main mechanism of action of sennosides as a laxative?
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 Senna as a laxative?
What is the recommended duration of use for Senna as a laxative?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term use of sennosides as a laxative?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term use of sennosides as a laxative?
What is the main mechanism of action of sennosides as a laxative?
What is the main mechanism of action of sennosides as a laxative?
Which hydroxyanthracene derivative has been shown to be genotoxic in vitro and in vivo?
Which hydroxyanthracene derivative has been shown to be genotoxic in vitro and in vivo?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of Senna as a laxative?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of Senna as a laxative?
Which of the following is a potential interaction with Senna as a laxative?
Which of the following is a potential interaction with Senna as a laxative?
What is the recommended posology for Senna as a laxative?
What is the recommended posology for Senna as a laxative?
Which of the following is a cause of constipation?
Which of the following is a cause of constipation?
Which chemical constituents are responsible for the effect of stimulant laxatives?
Which chemical constituents are responsible for the effect of stimulant laxatives?
Which of the following is a natural resource commonly used as a bulk-forming laxative?
Which of the following is a natural resource commonly used as a bulk-forming laxative?
Which type of laxative absorbs fluid from the lumen and increases the consistency of the stool?
Which type of laxative absorbs fluid from the lumen and increases the consistency of the stool?
Which chemical constituents are responsible for the effect of stimulant laxatives?
Which chemical constituents are responsible for the effect of stimulant laxatives?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of Senna as a laxative?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of Senna as a laxative?
Which hydroxyanthracene derivative has been shown to be genotoxic in vitro and in vivo?
Which hydroxyanthracene derivative has been shown to be genotoxic in vitro and in vivo?
Which type of laxative is not absorbed in the upper gut and is converted into an active metabolite by bacteria in the large intestine?
Which type of laxative is not absorbed in the upper gut and is converted into an active metabolite by bacteria in the large intestine?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of Senna as a laxative?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of Senna as a laxative?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of Senna as a laxative?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of Senna as a laxative?
What is the main mechanism of action of sennosides as a laxative?
What is the main mechanism of action of sennosides as a laxative?
Which of the following is a potential interaction with Senna as a laxative?
Which of the following is a potential interaction with Senna as a laxative?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of Senna as a laxative?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of Senna as a laxative?
What is the main mechanism of action of sennosides as a laxative?
What is the main mechanism of action of sennosides as a laxative?
Which hydroxyanthracene derivative has been shown to be genotoxic in vitro and in vivo?
Which hydroxyanthracene derivative has been shown to be genotoxic in vitro and in vivo?
Which of the following is a natural resource commonly used as a bulk-forming laxative?
Which of the following is a natural resource commonly used as a bulk-forming laxative?
Which type of laxative absorbs fluid from the lumen and increases the consistency of the stool?
Which type of laxative absorbs fluid from the lumen and increases the consistency of the stool?
Which chemical constituents are responsible for the effect of stimulant laxatives?
Which chemical constituents are responsible for the effect of stimulant laxatives?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of Senna as a laxative?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of Senna as a laxative?
What is the recommended duration of use for Senna as a laxative?
What is the recommended duration of use for Senna as a laxative?
Why is the use of Senna contraindicated during pregnancy?
Why is the use of Senna contraindicated during pregnancy?
