An 82-Year-Old Man Reports He Is Unable to Have a Bowel

question 19

Multiple Choice

An 82-year-old man reports he is unable to have a bowel movement. Which of the following medications might help resolve this problem?

• A) antacid
• B) antidiarrheal
• C) antiemesis
• D) laxative

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