Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the best laxative for use in palliative patients? _____

If the oral route is not tolerated in palliative care, switch to _____

Hint: ROA

It may be suitable to perform investigations for pain in palliative patients if a _____ condition may be the cause of pain

What are the most common osmotic laxatives? _____

Hint: 2

What non-opioid adjuvants can be used for intestinal colic pain? _____

Hint: 1

What are the most common stool softener laxatives? _____

Hint: 2

1st line pharmacological management of acute or chronic constipation is with a _____ laxative. If that does not work, consider changing to a osmotic (e.g. macrogol) laxative

Red flag symptoms of constipation include: _____, weight loss, bleeding or iron deficiency anaemia

Laxatives should be _____ stopped once the patient is producing normal stools at least 3 times/week

Hint: Immediately or gradually?

What are the different categories of laxatives? _____, Osmotic, Stimulant, Stool softner