Anti-diarrheals and Laxatives

Question 1

what is the example of an opioid used for diarrhea?

Answer 1

loperamide

Question 2

Opioids ____ transit time through the bowel

Answer 2

increases

Question 3

adverse effects of bismuth?

Answer 3

constipation or dark stools and tongue

Question 4

what is an example of an adsorbent?

Answer 4

bismuth subsalicylate

Question 5

what is an example of an anticholinergic used for diarrhea?

Answer 5

atropine

Question 6

what is an example of a bulk forming laxative?

Answer 6

methylcellulose

Question 7

what is the mechanism of action of methylcellulose?

Answer 7

bulk forming

Question 8

docussate sodium

Answer 8

fecal softening laxative

Question 9

what is an example of a hyper osmotic laxative?

Answer 9

lactulose

Question 10

what is an example of a saline laxative?

Answer 10

magnesium hydroxide

Question 11

what is an example of a stimulant laxative?

Answer 11

Senna

Question 12

All laxatives can cause?

Answer 12

electrolyte imbalances

Question 13

Clients should take all laxative tablets with?

Answer 13

180-240 mL of water

Question 14

clients should take bulk forming laxatives with at least?

Answer 14

24 mL of water

Question 15

Long term use of laxatives..?

Answer 15

often leads to decreased bowel tone and may lead to dependency

Question 16

Why can’t you give bismuth subsalicylate to children under younger than 16 years of age?

Answer 16

risk of Reye’s syndrome