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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

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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



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


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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