Regarding the Uses for Laxatives,which Conditions Are General Contraindications to the Use

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Multiple Choice

Regarding the uses for laxatives,which conditions are general contraindications to the use of oral laxatives? (Select all that apply.)

• A)High ammonia levels due to liver failure
• B)The presence of parasites and intestinal worms
• C)Abdominal pain of unknown origin
• D)Nausea and vomiting
• E)Pregnancy
• F)Ingestion of toxic substances
• G)Acute surgical abdomen

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Definitions:

Ketonuria

The presence of ketones in the urine, which can be an indicator of high fat breakdown and diabetes, or a result of dietary choices.

Papanicolaou

A test, also known as a Pap smear, used to detect precancerous or cancerous cells in the cervix.

Sputum Specimen

A sample of mucus and other materials expelled from the lower respiratory tract (lungs, bronchi, trachea) for laboratory examination.

Esterase

An enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage and formation of ester bonds in various chemical processes.