Gastrointestinal Drugs and Medications Q 8

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A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who is receiving a bulk-forming laxative as part of the home medications. All of which are examples of bulk-forming laxative, except?

  

     A. docusate Sodium (Colace)

     B. methylcellulose (Citrucel)

     C. polycarbophil (Fibercon)

     D. psyllium (Metamucil)

    

    

Correct Answer: A. Docusate Sodium (Colace)

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Docusate Sodium (Colace) is an example of a surfactant laxative that softens the stool by drawing more water and fat into poo.

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Options B, C, & D: These are common examples of bulk-forming laxatives. They retain fluid in the poo and increase the weight or bulk of the stool.

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