Question 2: Causes of constipation include dietary, ________, anatomical, a side effect of medications (e.g., some opiates), poisoning by heavy metals, or an illness or disorder.
Question 4: The various types of laxatives on the market include lubricants (mineral oil), bisacodyl, stool softeners (Colace), fiber supplements (Metamucil), Osmotics (________), and saline (milk of magnesia).
Question 6: Constipation may arise as a side effect of medications, including antidepressants, which can suppress ________[10][11] and opiates, which can slow the movement of food through the intestines[12].