Which of the Following Treatments Should Be Avoided in Constipation-Predominant

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following treatments should be avoided in constipation-predominant IBS?

• A) High-fiber diet with plenty of water
• B) Miralax 18 g in 8 ounces of water daily to twice daily
• C) Senna and cascara
• D) Linzess 290 micrograms daily
• E) Increased oral fluids

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Definitions:

Pesticides

Substances used to prevent, destroy, or control pests including weeds, insects, and disease-causing organisms in agricultural production and disease vector control.

Fungi

A kingdom of complex organisms distinct from plants and animals, including yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, often playing essential roles in decomposition and nutrient cycling.

Organophosphates

A group of chemicals used as insecticides, affecting the nervous system by inhibiting an enzyme critical for nerve function.

Systemic Insecticides

Chemicals that are absorbed by a plant and provide protection from pests by poisoning them when they feed on the plant.