A client is being treated for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Which medications would the nurse expect the health care provider to order? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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Loperamide (Imodium) is an antidiarrheal medication and may be used for symptomatic relief but does not treat the underlying inflammation in IBD. Doxepin (Sinequan) and paroxetine (Paxil) are antidepressants and not typically used in the treatment of IBD. Sulfasalazine (Salazopurin) is an anti-inflammatory medication that is often used in the treatment of IBD. Prednisone is a corticosteroid that can help to reduce inflammation and is another common medication used in the treatment of IBD.

A Client Is Being Treated for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)