NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Examples of drugs that belong to the drug category of cathartics are
A
Benadryl, Claritin, and Seldane
B
Ducolax and Milk of Magnesia
C
Mellaril and Haldol
D
Decadron, Deltasone, Naprosyn
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dulcolax is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements. Dulcolax is used to treat constipation or to empty the bowels before surgery, colonoscopy, x-rays, or other intestinal medical procedure. Dulcolax tablets generally produce a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.

Detailed explanation-2: -In medicine, a cathartic is a substance that accelerates defecation. This is similar to a laxative, which is a substance that eases defecation, usually by softening feces. It is possible for a substance to be both a laxative and a cathartic.

Detailed explanation-3: -Class Summary Stimulant laxatives are commonly employed to treat acute constipation and are the most common class of laxatives used over the long term by individuals taking over-the-counter products.

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