Why do the most common side effects of any bile acid sequestrant include bloating,abdominal discomfort,and constipation?
A) Many patients are lactose intolerant and these drugs contain lactose.
B) Bile acid sequestrants exert their effects directly in the intestinal tract.
C) The action of bile acid sequestrants on the liver releases bile into the intestinal tract.
D) The drugs inhibit the absorption of dietary fiber,increasing its concentration and effects in the intestinal tract.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q34: A hospitalized patient who is prescribed lovastatin
Q35: A patient is prescribed colesevelam (WelChol)1875 mg
Q36: Why should you ask a patient prescribed
Q37: A patient who has been taking niacin
Q38: Which food,drink,or herbal supplement should you warn
Q40: A patient prescribed niacin extended action (Niaspan)reports
Q41: A patient is prescribed to receive simvastatin
Q42: What are the expected and intended responses
Q43: What are the symptoms of late liver
Q44: Which teaching points should you include for
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents