A First Line Therapy for Chronic Constipation Would Be

question 14

Multiple Choice

A first line therapy for chronic constipation would be:

• A) stimulant laxatives such as senna.
• B) faecal softeners such as docusate.
• C) osmotic laxatives such as glycerol.
• D) lubricants such as liquid paraffin.

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