A 44-year-old woman with chronic constipation has self-medicated with daily over-the-counter stimulant laxatives for 5 years. She presents with abdominal cramping and loose stools. Vital signs: BP 128/82, HR 88, RR 16, Temp 37°C, SpO2 98%. Colonoscopy reveals dark brown pigmentation throughout the colon without masses or ulcerations. Serum electrolytes are normal. Which agent most likely caused these mucosal findings?

  1. A)BisacodylGABARITO
  2. B)Lactulose
  3. C)Psyllium
  4. D)Polyethylene glycol
  5. E)Docusate

Explicação

Chronic use of stimulant laxatives such as bisacodyl or senna can cause melanosis coli from pigment laden macrophages. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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