Constipation

Q. In acute constipation, purgatives that are used to stimulate intestinal peristalsis and evacuation of fluid faeces contain salts of

1. Sodium
2. Potassium
3. Magnesium
4. Calcium

Q.

Regarding the assertion and reason; choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): In case of acute constipation, purgatives containing magnesium salts are usually used to alleviate it

Reason (R): The osmotic effect of Mg²⁺ in the intestinal lumen prevents water from being reabsorbed from the intestine. Mg²⁺ increases the solute concentration in the intestinal lumen because Mg²⁺ is absorbed very slowly

1. Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is False
2. Reason [R] is True and Assertion [A] is False
3. Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is True, and [R] is a correct explanation to [A].
4. Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is True, but [R] is not a correct explanation to [A].

Q.

Can motility disorders be fixed?

Q. Drug that can cause constipation is

1. Antiemetic
2. Antiseptic
3. Antidepressant
4. None of the above

Q. Preventive measures of constipation is

1. High fibre diet
2. Vaccination
3. Antacids
4. None of the above

Q.

Regarding the assertion and reason; choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): In case of acute constipation, purgatives containing magnesium salts are usually used to alleviate it

Reason (R): The osmotic effect of Mg²⁺ in the intestinal lumen prevents water from being reabsorbed from the intestine. Mg²⁺ increases the solute concentration in the intestinal lumen because Mg²⁺ is absorbed very slowly

1. Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is False

2. Reason [R] is True and Assertion [A] is False

3. Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is True and is a correct explanation to [A].

4. Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is True but is not a correct explanation to [A].

Q. Short / Long answer type questions.
Mention a cause and symptom of constipation.

Q. Define the term constipation

Q. The condition where a patient suffers from infrequent passage of stools or difficulty in passing stools is known as .

1. indigestion
2. diarrhoea
3. constipation
4. amenorrhoea

Q. In acute constipation, the faces are retained within the rectum as bowel movements occur irregularly, purgatives containing __(A)__ are generally used as they B fluidity and volume of intestinal contents by drawing water from the blood into intestinal lumen by C.

1. A - Potassium salt; B - decrease; C- endosmosis
2. A - Magnesium; B - increase; C - endosmosis
3. A- Sodium salt; B - decrease; C- exosmosis
4. A - Magnesium; B - increase; C - exosmosis

Q. Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals is called as

1. Gout
2. Osteoporosis
3. Myasthenia gravis
4. Osteomalacia

Q. Excessive formation of uric acid may result in

1. Gout
2. Osteoarthritis
3. Osteoporosis
4. Rheumatoid arthritis

Q. Most effective treatment of constipation is

1. None of the above
2. NICE
3. ORS
4. PEG

Q. Constipation occurs due to

1. Colon cancer
2. Eating disorder
3. All of the above
4. Hypothyroidism

Q. Paheli avoids eating vegetables but likes to eat biscuits, noodles, and white bread. She frequently complains of stomachache and constipation. What are the food items that she should include in her diet to get rid of the problem? Give a reason for your answer.

Q. Which of the following can be useful to avoid digestive problems?

1. Balanced diet
2. Drinking plenty of water
3. Thoroughly masticating food
4. All of the above

Q. Gout is a disease that affects the joints and leads to arthritis. It is associated with abnormality of

1. Fat metabolism
2. Purine metabolism
3. Pyrimidine metabolism
4. Protein metabolism

Q. Incomplete bowel evacuation is

1. Indigestion
2. Vomiting
3. Dysentery
4. Constipation

Q. The condition where a patient suffers from infrequent passage of stools or difficulty in passing stools is known as .

1. indigestion
2. diarrhoea
3. constipation
4. amenorrhoea

Q. Deposition of ______ in the joints causes gout.

1. Urea
2. Uric acid
3. Guanine
4. Ammonia

Q. Most effective treatment of constipation is

1. None of the above
2. NICE
3. ORS
4. PEG

Q. Diarrhoea:: Constipation :: Enteritis::

1. Diarrhoea
2. Malaria
3. Tetanus
4. Typhoid