NM 703 - GI MODULE EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Who are NOT good candidates for osmotic laxatives? - ANS those with CHF or renal failure,
diabetes
phase 1 of constipation management? - ANS lifestyle management - exercise regularly,
develop regular bowel habits;
diatary changes - increase fiber to 25-30 g / day, increase fluids to 1.5-2L /day, decrease fats,
particularly cheese
what foods are high in fiber? - ANS prunes, bananas, bran, beans, broccoli, spinach, carrots,
corn, potatoes, apples, and pears with skin
when is diarrhea considered chronic? - ANS persists for over a month
prophylaxis for traveler's diarrhea? - ANS bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
- 2 tables or 2 fluid ounces 4x daily
who should avoid bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)? - ANS pregnancy, pts who are
allergic to asparin, persons taking other medications such as anticoagulants, probenecid, or
methotrexate
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Who are NOT good candidates for osmotic laxatives? - ANS those with CHF or renal failure,
diabetes
phase 1 of constipation management? - ANS lifestyle management - exercise regularly,
develop regular bowel habits;
diatary changes - increase fiber to 25-30 g / day, increase fluids to 1.5-2L /day, decrease fats,
particularly cheese
what foods are high in fiber? - ANS prunes, bananas, bran, beans, broccoli, spinach, carrots,
corn, potatoes, apples, and pears with skin
when is diarrhea considered chronic? - ANS persists for over a month
prophylaxis for traveler's diarrhea? - ANS bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
- 2 tables or 2 fluid ounces 4x daily
who should avoid bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)? - ANS pregnancy, pts who are
allergic to asparin, persons taking other medications such as anticoagulants, probenecid, or
methotrexate
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED