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What is the primary limitation of ulcerative colitis?
What is the primary limitation of ulcerative colitis?
- It is limited to the colon (correct)
- It is a patchy transmural inflammation
- It can affect any part of the GI tract
- It causes only abdominal pain
What is the primary goal of Inflammatory Bowel Disease treatment?
What is the primary goal of Inflammatory Bowel Disease treatment?
- To reduce the risk of colorectal cancer
- To cure the disease
- To resolve chronic symptoms
- To resolve acute episodes and prolong remission (correct)
What is the mechanism of action of corticosteroids in Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
What is the mechanism of action of corticosteroids in Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
- Expression of pro-inflammatory proteins
- Inhibition of inflammatory pathways (correct)
- Enhancement of arachidonic acid metabolism
- Stimulation of inflammatory pathways
What is the primary indication for Infliximab in Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
What is the primary indication for Infliximab in Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
What is the potential benefit of Aminosalicylates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
What is the potential benefit of Aminosalicylates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
What is the primary precaution when using Aminosalicylates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
What is the primary precaution when using Aminosalicylates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
What is the probable cause of diarrhea due to toxins?
What is the probable cause of diarrhea due to toxins?
What is the primary mechanism of action of anti-diarrheal agents?
What is the primary mechanism of action of anti-diarrheal agents?
What is the contraindication for diphenoxylate/atropine?
What is the contraindication for diphenoxylate/atropine?
What is the primary cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD)?
What is the primary cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD)?
What is the mechanism of action of simethicone?
What is the mechanism of action of simethicone?
What is the site of stimulation for antiemetics like scopolamine?
What is the site of stimulation for antiemetics like scopolamine?
What is the side effect of phenothiazines?
What is the side effect of phenothiazines?
What is the therapeutic site of action for ondansetron?
What is the therapeutic site of action for ondansetron?
What is the primary indication for treatment of diarrhea?
What is the primary indication for treatment of diarrhea?
What is the site of colonization of Clostridium difficile?
What is the site of colonization of Clostridium difficile?
What is the mechanism of action of Azathioprine?
What is the mechanism of action of Azathioprine?
What is the primary adverse effect of Cyclosporin?
What is the primary adverse effect of Cyclosporin?
What is the mechanism of action of Infliximab?
What is the mechanism of action of Infliximab?
What is the primary goal of treatment for constipation?
What is the primary goal of treatment for constipation?
What type of laxatives are effective in 1-3 hours and are used to purge the intestine?
What type of laxatives are effective in 1-3 hours and are used to purge the intestine?
What is the primary cause of constipation in laxative abuse?
What is the primary cause of constipation in laxative abuse?
What is the effect of Lubiprostone on the gut?
What is the effect of Lubiprostone on the gut?
What is the common adverse effect of Methotrexate?
What is the common adverse effect of Methotrexate?
What is the role of NFAT proteins in the regulation of T-cell activation?
What is the role of NFAT proteins in the regulation of T-cell activation?
What is the common side effect of Thiopurines?
What is the common side effect of Thiopurines?
