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What is the mechanism of action of diphenoxylate + atropine (Lomotil)?
What is the mechanism of action of diphenoxylate + atropine (Lomotil)?
- Adsorbs intestinal toxins and microorganisms
- Inhibits excessive GI motility and GI propulsion (correct)
- Modifies fluid and electrolyte transport
- Inhibits circular and longitudinal intestinal muscles through the opioid receptor
What is the most common side effect of adsorbents used to treat diarrhea?
What is the most common side effect of adsorbents used to treat diarrhea?
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Euphoria
- Constipation (correct)
What is the main concern associated with the use of bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) in children?
What is the main concern associated with the use of bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) in children?
- Tongue discoloration
- Fecal discoloration
- Nausea
- Cannot be given to children (correct)
What is the primary cause of infectious diarrhea caused by Clostridioides difficile?
What is the primary cause of infectious diarrhea caused by Clostridioides difficile?
What is the mechanism of action of metronidazole (Flagyl) in treating Clostridioides difficile infection?
What is the mechanism of action of metronidazole (Flagyl) in treating Clostridioides difficile infection?
What is the main side effect of bezlotoxumab (Zinplava) used for preventing recurrence of C. difficile infection?
What is the main side effect of bezlotoxumab (Zinplava) used for preventing recurrence of C. difficile infection?
What is the drug of choice for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
What is the drug of choice for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Which one of the following is considered a functional GI disorder?
Which one of the following is considered a functional GI disorder?
What is the socioeconomic impact of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) according to the text?
What is the socioeconomic impact of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) according to the text?
How is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) subtyped according to predominant bowel habit?
How is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) subtyped according to predominant bowel habit?
Which type of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by a predominant bowel habit of constipation?
Which type of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by a predominant bowel habit of constipation?
What is the common characteristic of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC)?
What is the common characteristic of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC)?
What are the main objectives of integrating knowledge about drugs used to treat diarrhea?
What are the main objectives of integrating knowledge about drugs used to treat diarrhea?
What can cause diarrhea besides bacterial or viral infection?
What can cause diarrhea besides bacterial or viral infection?
How can antidiarrheals be classified?
How can antidiarrheals be classified?
Which condition does NOT relate to the objectives mentioned in the text?
Which condition does NOT relate to the objectives mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of integrating knowledge about drugs used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?
What is the main focus of integrating knowledge about drugs used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?
Which category of antidiarrheals modifies fluid and electrolyte transport?
Which category of antidiarrheals modifies fluid and electrolyte transport?
Which medication is a chloride channel activator that increases intestinal fluid secretion and intestinal motility?
Which medication is a chloride channel activator that increases intestinal fluid secretion and intestinal motility?
What is the mechanism of action of Plecanatide (Trulance)?
What is the mechanism of action of Plecanatide (Trulance)?
Which medication is a potent antagonist of 5-HT3 and reduces pain, abdominal discomfort, urgency, and diarrhea?
Which medication is a potent antagonist of 5-HT3 and reduces pain, abdominal discomfort, urgency, and diarrhea?
What is the main concern regarding the use of Eluxadoline (Viberzi)?
What is the main concern regarding the use of Eluxadoline (Viberzi)?
Which medication acts as a sodium/hydrogen exchanger 3 inhibitor, reducing sodium absorption from the small intestine and colon?
Which medication acts as a sodium/hydrogen exchanger 3 inhibitor, reducing sodium absorption from the small intestine and colon?
What is the most common side effect associated with Linaclotide (Linzess)?
What is the most common side effect associated with Linaclotide (Linzess)?
What is the MOA of topical mesalamine?
What is the MOA of topical mesalamine?
Which medication is given IV with diphenhydramine and acetaminophen premedication?
Which medication is given IV with diphenhydramine and acetaminophen premedication?
What is the main concern with the use of azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine?
What is the main concern with the use of azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine?
Which medication specifically blocks the interaction of T-lymphocytes with MAdCAM-1?
Which medication specifically blocks the interaction of T-lymphocytes with MAdCAM-1?
Which medication inhibits Janus kinase?
Which medication inhibits Janus kinase?
What is the MOA of sulfasalazine?
What is the MOA of sulfasalazine?
What is the mechanism of action of sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim (Bactrim)?
What is the mechanism of action of sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim (Bactrim)?
Which antibiotic should be avoided in neonates?
Which antibiotic should be avoided in neonates?
What is the common side effect of metronidazole (Flagyl)?
What is the common side effect of metronidazole (Flagyl)?
Which antibiotic combination is used for inpatient treatment of diverticulitis?
Which antibiotic combination is used for inpatient treatment of diverticulitis?
What is the mechanism of action of Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)?
What is the mechanism of action of Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)?
What are the common side effects of Piperacillin-Tazobactam (Zosyn)?
What are the common side effects of Piperacillin-Tazobactam (Zosyn)?
What is the mechanism of action of Imipenem-cilastatin (Primaxin I.V.)?
What is the mechanism of action of Imipenem-cilastatin (Primaxin I.V.)?
What should be avoided while taking Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin?
What should be avoided while taking Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin?
What is the common side effect of Ampicillin + sulbactam (Unasyn)?
What is the common side effect of Ampicillin + sulbactam (Unasyn)?
Which antibiotic is not suitable for use in children?
Which antibiotic is not suitable for use in children?
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