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Title: A patient is going to take enteric-coated phenolphthalein (Ex-Lax). Which of the following ...
Post by: nursinggr81 on Jan 24, 2018
A patient is going to take enteric-coated phenolphthalein (Ex-Lax). Which of the following sub-stances should not be consumed along with Ex-Lax?
 
  a. Dairy products or antacids
  b. Citrus juices
  c. Coffee or tea
  d. Water


Title: A patient is going to take enteric-coated phenolphthalein (Ex-Lax). Which of the following ...
Post by: PDARRINGTON97 on Jan 24, 2018
ANS: A
The enteric coating of either phenolphthalein or bisacodyl should not be taken with antacids or within 1 hour after consuming dairy products. Otherwise, the enteric coating may be prematurely removed.