The American Council on Education is redesigning the GED tests to match the demands of today's job market. As of Jan. 1, 2014, GED students will take a new, more rigorous battery of tests, and qualifications for teachers are expected to keep pace with the new goals.
Preventive medications are those prescribed to prevent the occurrence of a disease or condition for. those individuals with risk factors, or to prevent the recurrence of a disease or condition for those. who have recovered, and do not include drugs used to treat an existing illness, injury or condition.
Treatment may include foods high in fiber, non-stimulant laxatives, stimulant laxatives, enemas, suppositories, biofeedback training, prescription medications, and surgery. Stimulant laxatives, including herbal products, should be used as a last resort because they may damage the colon and worsen constipation.