Laxatives

What are the two primary general uses for laxatives as described in the pharmacologic profile?

Which of the following drug classes do bisacodyl and sennosides belong to?

What is a major contraindication for the use of laxatives, especially when accompanied by fever?

What is the recommended minimum daily fluid intake for a patient using laxatives to prevent dehydration?

According to the implementation guidelines, which types of laxatives may take several days to produce results?

What specific instruction should be given to patients with cardiac disease regarding bowel movements while using laxatives?

Which of the following agents is classified as a stool softener?

What is a potential negative outcome of excessive or prolonged use of laxatives?

How should enteric-coated laxative tablets be administered?

What is the theoretical interaction between laxatives and other orally administered drugs?

What range is considered normal for bowel habit frequency, which can be used for patient teaching?

Which of the following non-pharmacological interventions is suggested for bowel regulation?

When are oral laxative doses typically administered to achieve morning results?

For which patient population is it advised that laxatives should only be used if advised by a physician or other health care professional?

Which nursing assessment is crucial before and during laxative therapy?

What is the primary desired outcome for a patient taking laxatives for constipation?

Besides spinal cord injury patients, what is the recommended duration of therapy for laxatives?

Polycarbophil and psyllium are examples of which group of laxatives?

What is the consequence of long-term laxative therapy mentioned in the Patient/Family Teaching section?

What is the general action of laxatives?

Lactulose and polyethylene glycol/electrolyte are classified as which type of laxative?

What is a likely consequence of taking oral laxatives on an empty stomach?

Magnesium salts and phosphates are examples of which laxative group?

When should laxatives NOT be used, according to the patient teaching section?

Which of the following assessments is part of the 'NURSING IMPLICATIONS' for laxative therapy?

What is one of the desired outcomes for a patient taking a laxative to prepare for a colonoscopy?

Which nursing diagnosis is listed under 'Potential Nursing Diagnoses' for laxative use?

What is the general effect of laxatives on the gastrointestinal transit time?

Which statement about the use of laxatives is correct based on the 'Patient/Family Teaching' section?

What are two potential nursing diagnoses listed for laxative therapy?

The use of laxatives is contraindicated if a patient has persistent abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, especially if what other sign is present?

Which laxative groups may take several days for their effects to be noticed?

What is the primary reason patients on laxative therapy are advised to increase their fluid intake to 1500-2000 mL/day?

Which of the following describes a key component of the 'Assessment' nursing implication for laxatives?

The chapter lists five groups of laxatives. Which of the following is NOT one of those groups?

What is the main contraindication for using laxatives?

How can a patient on laxatives help prevent dehydration?

One of the listed 'Evaluation/Desired Outcomes' for laxative use is 'Evacuation of the colon'. In which clinical scenario is this the primary goal?

What is the reason for advising patients to not crush or chew enteric-coated laxative tablets?

According to the text, what is a key piece of information to communicate to patients about 'normal' bowel habits?

Which of the following are listed as useful non-drug measures in the management of chronic constipation?

Which two groups of laxatives are specifically mentioned to have a delayed onset of several days?

What is the primary risk associated with the prolonged or excessive use of laxatives?

When is it particularly important to avoid using laxatives?

What is the main purpose of assessing for the presence of bowel sounds before administering a laxative?

What is a recommended lifestyle change, besides diet, to help with bowel regulation?

What is a significant risk of long-term laxative therapy besides dependence?

The main action of laxatives is to induce one or more bowel movements per day. Which of the following is NOT a general use mentioned in the text?

Which action should be avoided when administering enteric-coated laxative tablets?

What is the frequency range of normal bowel habits as described in the text?