Constipation

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1. All of the following describe categories of primary constipation except

a) Functional constipation where stool is hard, but transit is normal

b) Defecatory disorders due to dysfunction of pelvic floor or anal sphincter

c) Slow transit where BMs are infrequent due to abnormal motility 

d) Constipation due to a medication or condition 

2. Which of the following is NOT a s/sx of constipation? 

a) Incomplete evacuation 

b) Abdominal pain 

c) Anemia

d) Hard stools 

3. All of the following may contribute to constipation, with the exception of

a) calcium, iron, magnesium

b) verapamil

c) metformin

d) gabapentin, phenytoin

4. Which of the following would NOT be appropriate for treating acute constipation, due to its slow onset of action?

a) bisacodyl 

b) psyllium 

c) glycerin PR

d) magnesium hydroxide

5. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate choice of treatment for a patient with CKD? 

a) PEG

b) Milk of Magnesia

c) Mineral oil

d) Psyllium