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The osmotic saline laxative work by causing an osmotic effect. This osmotic effect takes place primarily within the small intestines. This causes, eventually, a movement of the bowels.

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What is the difference between iso saline and hypo saline?

Iso saline refers to a body of water with equal salt concentrations (for example when compared to seawater). Hypo saline conditions is when the salt concentration is less than that of seawater.


What osmotic effect would injecting a patient with a 10 percent saline solution have?

Injecting a patient with a 10 percent saline solution would create an osmotic effect by drawing water from the cells into the bloodstream to help balance the concentration of solutes. This can lead to an increase in blood volume and blood pressure due to the additional solutes. The osmotic effect can also affect the hydration status of the patient's cells and tissues.


How do we make hyper tonic hypo tonic and isotopic solutions using blood and seline?

To make hypertonic solution, add more solute (such as salt) to blood or saline to increase osmotic pressure. To make hypotonic solution, dilute blood or saline by adding more water. To make isotonic solution, keep the concentration of solutes in blood or saline equal to that of the solution to which it is being compared.


What is the ability of a solution to do work by osmosis?

The ability of a solution to do work by osmosis is determined by its osmotic pressure, which is the pressure needed to stop the flow of solvent into the solution through a semipermeable membrane. Solutions with higher osmotic pressure can exert more force and do more work through osmosis.


Is laxative acid or bases?

Laxatives are usually basic in nature. They work by altering the pH of the intestines, which helps to soften stool and promote bowel movements.

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What are some different types of laxatives?

There are many types of laxatives. The three primary types are osmotic, saline and stimulant laxatives. Each type has a different mechanism of action and different side effects. Dependency is an important factor to consider when taking any type of laxative.


What is saline solution percent has same osmotic pressure as erythrocytes?

0.9%


How does 09 percent NaCl work?

The solution of NaCl with the concentration 0,9 % is considered normal saline; the osmotic pressure is equal to the pressure in the cells.


Why is saline used in serial dilution?

Because the osmotic pressure of "plain" water can be too much for bacteria, causing them to pop, and throw off your colony counts during your serial dilutions. A buffered saline solution keeps the bacteria at their usual osmotic pressure. Typical saline is 0.85%.


What is the difference between iso saline and hypo saline?

Iso saline refers to a body of water with equal salt concentrations (for example when compared to seawater). Hypo saline conditions is when the salt concentration is less than that of seawater.


What is osmotic diarrhea?

Osmotic diarrhea is a combination of regular diarrhea and extreme pressure in the anus. This pressure can cause the diarrhea to push out uncontrollably in a sometimes volcanic fashion. It involves too much water into the bowel movement system. Sometimes caused by osmotic laxatives.


Is osmotic laxatives can used for treating a patients with rheumatic arthritis?

There is no serious evidence that osmotic laxatives can help with rheumatoid arthritis or any other form of arthritis. Long term use of any form of laxative can have negative side effects on your health.


What is the osmotic pressure of saline?

Osmotic pressure of saline (0.91% NaCl w/v) is arround 0.0085 ATM.The osmotic pressure is 7.58 ATM at 25 °C. P=MRT The molarity of 0.9% NaCl is 0.155M. But it has 2 ions per formula so 0.31 mol/L * 0.082 latm/Kmol * 298K= 7.58 ATM


Do expired laxatives work?

Yes


What are some examples of saline cathartic laxatives?

Saline cathartics include dibasic sodium phosphate (Phospo-Soda), magnesium citrate, magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia), magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts), sodium biphosphate


What osmotic effect would injecting a patient with a 10 percent saline solution have?

Injecting a patient with a 10 percent saline solution would create an osmotic effect by drawing water from the cells into the bloodstream to help balance the concentration of solutes. This can lead to an increase in blood volume and blood pressure due to the additional solutes. The osmotic effect can also affect the hydration status of the patient's cells and tissues.


What is physiodose NaCl 9?

This a saline solution with the concentration of 0,9 g NaCl/100 mL distilled water. This is a isotonic solution; the meaning is that the osmotic pressure of the this solution is equal to the osmotic pressure of the blood serum.