Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

_____ is an investigation testing for the presence of C. diff in the bowel, but does not test for a current infection

Which drugs commonly cause constipation? _____, Iron supplements, Anti-cholinergics

Hint: Pain

Patients with chronic constipation refractory to typical laxatives should be considered for management with _____ for 4 weeks

What are the most common stimulant laxatives? _____

Hint: 3

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

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

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

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

Hint: Immediately or gradually?

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

Hint: ROA

When prescribing a strong opioid, _____ should always be co-prescribed and anti-emetics should be prescribed if nausea persists