GI IV Flashcards

1
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What are the irritants/stimulants used to induce peristalsis in constipation?

A

Castor oil, cascara sagrada, senna extract, bisacodyl, phenolpthalein

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What is used to clean out the bowel prior to colonoscopy?

A

Osmotic cathartics

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What are the osmotic cathartics?

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Magnesium citrate, magnesium sulfate, sodium sulfate, milk of magnesia

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What are the bulk-forming hydrophillic colloids?

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Psyllium seed, methylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose

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What are the lubricant/stool softeners?

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Mineral oil, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, poloxalkol.

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