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stevenposner

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on: Jul 24, 2018
An elderly person has been prescribed lactulose for treatment of chronic constipation. Monitoring with long-term treatment would include:
 
  1. Electrolytes, including potassium and chloride
  2. Bone mineral density for osteoporosis
  3. Magnesium level
  4. Liver function

Question 2

Methylnaltrexone is used to treat constipation in:
 
  1. Patients with functional constipation
  2. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome-associated constipation
  3. Children with encopresis
  4. Opioid-associated constipation


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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stevenposner

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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