Gastrointestinal Pharmacology: Inflammatory Bowel Disease

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes Crohn's disease from ulcerative colitis?

What is the primary goal of treatment in inflammatory bowel disease?

Which thiopurine is used to treat active and chronic symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease?

What is the primary mechanism of action of corticosteroids in inflammatory bowel disease?

What is the name of the antibody infusion used to treat active and chronic symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease?

What is the potential benefit of using aminosalicylates in inflammatory bowel disease?

What is the primary mechanism of action of loperamide in treating diarrhea?

What is the primary cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis?

What is the primary action of simethicone in treating flatulence?

What is the primary mechanism of action of Azathioprine and mercaptopurine?

What is the primary site of action of antiemetics such as scopolamine?

Which immunosuppressant is metabolized to mercaptopurine and 6-thioguanine nucleotides?

What is the primary mechanism of action of metoclopramide in treating nausea and vomiting?

What is the primary use of ondansetron in treating nausea and vomiting?

What is the primary mechanism of action of Methotrexate?

What is the primary mechanism of action of Cyclosporin?

What is the primary action of diphenoxylate in treating diarrhea?

What is the primary contraindication for the use of metoclopramide?

What is the primary mechanism of action of Infliximab?

What is the primary effect of osmotic laxatives?

What is the primary mechanism of action of phenothiazines in treating nausea and vomiting?

What is the primary effect of bulk agents?

What is the primary use of meclizine in treating nausea and vomiting?

What is the primary effect of stimulant laxatives?

What is the primary complication of laxative abuse?

What is the primary mechanism of action of Lubiprostone?