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