Chronic Constipation: According To Uptodate
One answer is correct per question. Must get 3/5 correct or as penance reveal a little known and embarrassing fact about oneself to the group.
- 1.Lupiprostone is:
- A.
Like Astroglide for defecation
- B.
Activates chloride channels and increases stool liquidity
- C.
Only-The-Shadow knows the mechanism, but it works
- D.
Only-The-Shadow knows the mechanism, but it works
- 2.Which of the following is a stimulant laxative:
- A.
Bisocodyl
- B.
Milk of Magnesia (MOM)
- C.
PEG
- D.
Psyllium
- 3.True or False: Prunes are an effective laxative
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Which drug(s) do NOT (generally) cause constipation:
- A.
Opiate narcotics (morphine, oxycodone, etc)
- B.
Antihistamines (Benadryl, Allegra, Zyrtec, Claritin)
- C.
Synthetic sugars (lactulose, sorbitol)
- D.
Antipsychotics (Haldol, Abilify, Seroquel, etc)
- E.
Iron supplements (FeSO4, One-a-Day with Iron)
- 5.The drug LEAST likely to help constipation:
- A.
Psyllium (Metamucil)
- B.
Polyethylene glycol (Miralax)
- C.
Docusate (Colace)
- D.
Magnesium hydroxide suspension (Milk of Magnesia)
- E.
Lactulose (Enulose)
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