Which of the Following Is NOT True of Stimulant Laxatives

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of stimulant laxatives?

• A) They are absorbed and later secreted to increase peristalsis.
• B) They require 10 to 12 hours to work.
• C) Their side effects are abdominal cramping, nausea, and flatulence.
• D) Diarrhea is common because intestinal motility is increased and water cannot be absorbed.
• E) They include Dulcolax, cascara sagrada, and castor oil.

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