Question

match the following medications used to treat constipation to the correct laxative class: (3 pts)
saline and osmotic laxatives

1. psyllium seed

bulk - forming laxative

1. miralax®

stimulant laxatives

1. dulcolax®

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the classifications of laxatives:

• Saline and osmotic laxatives: These work by drawing water into the bowel. MiraLax® (polyethylene glycol) is an osmotic laxative, so it matches with this class.
• Bulk - forming laxatives: These add bulk to the stool. Psyllium seed is a bulk - forming laxative as it absorbs water and increases stool bulk.
• Stimulant laxatives: These stimulate the intestines to contract. Dulcolax® (bisacodyl) is a stimulant laxative.

Answer:

• Saline and osmotic laxatives: 2. MiraLax®
• Bulk - forming laxative: 1. Psyllium seed
• Stimulant laxatives: 3. Dulcolax®