Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

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1. All of the following are red flags for referral except

a) Family history of IBD 

b) New symptom onset after 50 years old

c) Recent weight gain

d) Nocturnal symptoms

2. Which of the following is NOT a goal of therapy for IBS? 

a) Develop a strong patient relationship

b) Cure the disease

c) Treat psychosocial comorbidities

d) Improve coping and functioning

3. All of the following drugs may cause constipation except

a) ferrous sulfate

b) diphenhydramine

c) metformin

d) amlodipine 

4. Which of the following would be the least appropriate treatment for IBS-D?

a) amitriptyline

b) loperamide

c) psyllium

d) linaclotide

5. All of the following may be used in IBS-C except

a) rifaximin

b) paroxetine

c) lactulose 

d) pinaverium bromide