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jhjkgdfhk

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Evaluate the following conditions that may be noted in older adults, and select the one that can be treated with lactulose (Cephulac).
 
  a. Constipation
  b. Diarrhea
  c. Peptic ulcer
  d. Esophageal varices

Question 2

Phenothiazines most successfully treat nausea and vomiting produced by which of the following?
 
  a. Postoperative gastric distention
  b. Motion sickness
  c. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy
  d. Gastroparesis


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Lactulose is useful in the treatment of chronic constipation in adults and older adults, although its superiority to conventional laxatives has not been established.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Phenothiazines are used to manage nausea and vomiting due to either radiation therapy or chem-otherapy, or due to the effects of toxins.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

kishoreddi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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