Author Question: Patrick is a 10-year-old patient who presents with uncomfortable constipation. Along with diet ... (Read 13 times)

penguins · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Patrick is a 10-year-old patient who presents with uncomfortable constipation. Along with diet changes, a laxative is ordered to provide more rapid relief of constipation. An appropriate choice of medication for a 10-year-old child would be:

1. PEG 3350 (Miralax)
2. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) suppository
3. Docusate (Colace) suppository
4. Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution

Question 2

Sadie is a 72-year-old patient who takes omeprazole for her chronic GERD. Chronic long-term omeprazole use places her at increased risk for:

1. Megaloblastic anemia
2. Osteoporosis
3. Hypertension
4. Strokes