Gastrointestinal Drugs and Medications Q 11

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An osmotic laxative will be prescribed for a client. The nurse understands which medications are osmotic laxative? Select all that apply

  

     A. senna (Senokot)

     B. mineral Oil (Kondremul)

     C. polyethylene glycol and electrolytes (GoLYTELY)

     D. sodium Phosphate (Fleet enema)

     E. bisacodyl (Dulcolax)

    

Correct Answer: C & D

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Polyethylene glycol and sodium phosphate are osmotic laxatives that are used to attract water into the large intestines to produce bulk and stimulate peristalsis. Other osmotic are Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) and Magnesium citrate (Citrate of Magnesia).

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Options A & E: Senna and bisacodyl are stimulant laxatives.

Option B: Mineral oil is a lubricant laxative.

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