laxatives Flashcards
1
Q
Name a stool softener
A
Docusate sodium
2
Q
What are stool softeners useful for
A
faecal impaction
3
Q
Name a bulking agent
A
Isaphagula husk
4
Q
Name a contrainidcation for prescribing bulking agents
A
faecal impaction
5
Q
Name a stimulant laxative
A
Senna
Bisacodyl
6
Q
Name an osmotic laxative
A
Lactulose
Macrogol
phosphate enema
7
Q
Name a suppository
A
Glycerol
8
Q
Name 1 contrainidcation to stimulant laxative prescription
A
intestinal obstruction
abdominal pain
9
Q
Name a contraindication to prescribing an osmotic laxative
A
Bloating
dehydration
10
Q
How long does lactulose take to act
A
48 hours
11
Q
What is isphagula husk used for
A
Reduced intake of fibre - bulking agent
takes up to 72 hours to take effect
