Which of the following categories of laxatives draw water into
the intestines by osmosis?
a) Saline agents (milk of magnesia)
Saline agents use osmosis to stimulate peristalsis and act within 2
hours of consumption.
b) Bulk-forming agents (Metamucil)
Bulk-forming agents mix with intestinal fluids, swell, and stimulate
peristalsis.
c) Stimulants (Dulcolax)
Stimulants irritate the colon epithelium.
d) Fecal softeners (Colace)
Fecal softeners hydrate the stool by surfactant action on the colonic
epithelium, resulting in mixing of aqueous and fatty substances.
the intestines by osmosis?
a) Saline agents (milk of magnesia)
Saline agents use osmosis to stimulate peristalsis and act within 2
hours of consumption.
b) Bulk-forming agents (Metamucil)
Bulk-forming agents mix with intestinal fluids, swell, and stimulate
peristalsis.
c) Stimulants (Dulcolax)
Stimulants irritate the colon epithelium.
d) Fecal softeners (Colace)
Fecal softeners hydrate the stool by surfactant action on the colonic
epithelium, resulting in mixing of aqueous and fatty substances.