What is used to treat moderate-to-severe inflammatory bowel disease?
a. Antacids c. Corticosteroids
b. Antibiotics d. Antidiarrheal medications
ANS: C
Corticosteroids such as prednisone and prednisolone are used in short bursts to suppress the inflammatory response in inflammatory bowel disease. Antacids and antidiarrheals are not drugs of choice to treat the inflammatory process of inflammatory bowel disease. Antibiotics may be used as adjunctive therapy to treat complications.
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