Asked by Courtney Williams on May 11, 2024
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Which is used to treat moderate to severe inflammatory bowel disease?
A) Antacids
B) Antibiotics
C) Corticosteroids
D) Antidiarrheal medications
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A term for two conditions, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, that cause chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
Corticosteroids
A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex and used medicinally to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.
- Acquire insight into the pathophysiology and treatment modalities for distinctive gastrointestinal disorders affecting children.
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Kayla GrishamMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Corticosteroids, such as prednisone and prednisolone, are used in short bursts to suppress the inflammatory response in inflammatory bowel disease. Antacids and antidiarrheal medications are not drugs of choice in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Antibiotics may be used as an adjunctive therapy to treat complications.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire insight into the pathophysiology and treatment modalities for distinctive gastrointestinal disorders affecting children.
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