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Which mesalamine formulation would be most appropriate for a patient with active ulcerative colitis (UC) who has extensive disease?
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B. Delayed-release capsule
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Which medication is delivered via intravenous infusion?
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Prior to initiating therapy with azathioprine, patients should be evaluated for activity of which enzyme?
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A. Thiopurine methyltransferase
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C. Dihydrofolate reductase
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D. Alanine aminotransferase
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Loperamide should be avoided in patients with active UC due to its ability to induce which one of the following complications?
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Probiotics may be most helpful in patients with IBD who have:
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Which one of the following medications would be contraindicated in a pregnant patient with CD?
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Which one of the following disorders is a possible extraintestinal manifestation of inflammatory bowel disease?
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The mechanism of action of vedolizumab can best be characterized as:
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D. Leukocyte adhesion inhibition
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