This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Other topics and Adverse effects, Subject name: Pharmacology
Stimulant purgatives are contraindicated in the following: 
Select and explain. 
A. Bed ridden patients, B. Before abdominal radiography, C. Subacute intestinal obstruction, D. All of these
C: Subacute intestinal obstruction
Answer: C: Subacute intestinal obstruction 
Explanation: (Ref: KDT 6/e p655) Stimulant (or irritant) purgatives are contra-indicated in pregnancy and intestinal obstruction (both subacute as well as chronic).