The generic drug 5-aminosalicylic acid ________

A) decreases intestinal inflammation by blocking the production of hydrochloric acid
B) decreases intestinal inflammation by blocking the production of prostaglandins
C) increases intestinal peristalsis by blocking the production of hydrochloric acid
D) decrease intestinal peristalsis by blocking the production of prostaglandins.


Answer: B

A) 5-aminosalicylic acid does not block the production of hydrochloric acid.
C) Aminosalicylic acid does not affect peristalsis.
D) Aminosalicylic acid does not affect peristalsis.

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