Question: Mrs. Abu Is A 78 Year Old Lady Who Attended Your Clinic With A Presenting History Of Constipation For Four (4) Days. She States That She Prior To Her Clinic He Attended Nature’s Call Once Daily. Mrs. Abu Suffered A Sprained Ankle Two Weeks Ago, For Which She Was Prescribed Tramadol Which Is Effective In Managing Her Pain. She Admits That The Injury …

Mrs. Abu is a 78 year old lady who attended your clinic with a presenting history of constipation for four (4) days. She states that she prior to her clinic he attended nature’s call once daily. Mrs. Abu suffered a sprained ankle two weeks ago, for which she was prescribed Tramadol which is effective in managing her pain. She admits that the injury has restricted her movement. A. Explain four (1) causes of constipation and suggest reasons why Mrs. Abu has been constipated. (4 Marks) B. What type of laxative would you prescribe for Mrs. Abu (3 Marks) C. Briefly outline the mechanism of action of these laxatives provided as answers in B. (3 Marks)