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Zoey63294

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Milk of magnesia alleviates constipation by:
 
  1. increasing water absorption into the colon.
  2. lubricating the passage of stool.
  3. increasing bulk within the colon.
  4. stimulating nerves that regulate defecation.

Question 2

To avoid fecal impaction, psyllium should be administered with at least how many milliliters of water?
 
  1. 120
  2. 180
  3. 240
  4. 300


GCabra

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

Correct Answer: 1

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3


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