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jlmhmf

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An elderly patient comes into the clinic. You note on her routine clinic-visit questionnaire that she has checked frequent use of a stimulant laxative. You should pay close attention to which of this patient's laboratory values.
 
  1. Vitamin C level
  2. Phosphorous level
  3. Vitamin B12 level
  4. Potassium level

Question 2

A frail, 67-year-old nursing home patient is brought to the clinic for a barium enema. For the next few days following the procedure, he fails to have any bowel movements. The physician will probably order a(n):
 
  1. saline laxative.
  2. antispasmodic to increase peristalsis.
  3. emetic to relieve pressure.
  4. stool softener.


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

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Overdosage or overuse of stimulant laxatives may cause excessive fluid loss and electrolyte im-balance, particularly hypokalemia.

Answer to Question 2

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Saline laxatives are used to cleanse the bowel in preparation for endoscopic or colonoscopic examination, x-ray studies, or surgery.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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