What drug does the nurse recognize as being classified as a chemical stimulant?
A) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
B) Polycarbophil (FiberCon)
C) Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
D) Docusate (Colace)
A
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Bisacodyl is a chemical stimulant. Polycarbophil and magnesium hydroxide are bulk laxatives. Docusate is a lubricant laxative.
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