Medication

Question 1

Anti Diarrheal

Answer 1

Imodium & Lomotil (antimotility agents)
Bentyl (Calcium channel inhibitor)

Question 2

Stool Softeners - colace (docusate)

Answer 2

Promotes water into stool
•Does NOT stimulate Peristalsis
•Onset 72 Hours
•Short term therapy only
•Long term use may lead to dependence and electrolyte imbalance
•PO or PR (per rectal)

Question 3

Osmotic Laxatives - MiraLAX, lactulose and goLYTELY

Answer 3

Causes retention of fluid in the intestinal lumen
•Onset: 15 minutes – 3 hours
•Caution: do not use mag products in renal failure patients

Question 4

Stimulant Laxatives - Bisacodyl - Dulcolax PO or PR

Answer 4

Increase peristalsis by irritating colon wall and stimulating enteric nerves
•Onset 12 hours
•Most widely used OTC
•Do not use with intestinal obstruction, severe constipation or impaction

Question 5

pH urine

Answer 5

5 - 6