Gastrointestinal Pharmacology: Inflammatory Bowel Disease

What is the primary location of mucosal inflammation in ulcerative colitis?

Which of the following medications is used for active and chronic symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, but has significant side effects?

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

Which of the following medications is a prodrug of 5-aminosalicylic acid?

What is the primary effect of thiopurines in inflammatory bowel disease?

Which of the following medications is used for relapsing or active Crohn's disease refractory or intolerant to azathioprine or thiopurine?

What is the primary effect of infliximab in inflammatory bowel disease?

What is the potential long-term benefit of aminosalicylates in inflammatory bowel disease?

What is the primary mechanism of action of Infliximab?

What is the main side effect of bulking agents that can occur if not taken with sufficient water?

Which of the following is a major side effect of chronic steroid use?

What is the primary indication for the use of Infliximab in Crohn's disease?

What is the primary mechanism of action of osmotic laxatives?

What is the most common cause of constipation in patients who abuse laxatives?

What is the primary advantage of bulking agents over other types of laxatives?

Which of the following is a common side effect of Infliximab infusion?

What is the primary mechanism of action of lactulose?

What is the effect of enteral loss of water and salts on potassium levels?

What is the primary mechanism of action of docusate sodium?

What is the effect of laxative abuse on the colon?

What is the primary mechanism of action of lubiprostone?

What is the effect of aldosterone on potassium levels?

What is the primary mechanism of action of bisacodyl?

What is the effect of osmotic force on the bowel?

What is often misinterpreted as constipation?

What is the primary cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea?

Which of the following anti-diarrheal agents reduces peristalsis and increases intestinal transit time?

What is the purpose of atropine in combination with diphenoxylate?

What is the consequence of altering the normal fecal flora in the colon?

What is the role of toxin A and toxin B in C. difficile infection?

What is the indication for treatment in elderly or small children with diarrhea?

What is the contraindication for Loperamide use?

Which antibiotic is contraindicated in patients with liver or renal impairment, and is used to treat infection that can lead to colitis and toxic megacolon?

What is the mechanism of action of Simethicone in relieving painful symptoms associated with gas?

Which area of the brain is responsible for stimulating emesis, and is also known as the chemoreceptor trigger zone?

What is the mechanism of action of Scopolamine as an antiemetic?

What is the primary side effect of Phenothiazines as antiemetics?

Which antiemetic is used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and has a mechanism of action that involves antagonism of serotonin 5-HT3 receptors?

What is the primary contraindication for the use of Metoclopramide as an antiemetic?

Which antiemetic has central anticholinergic actions, and is used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)?