new_n_lost
Politically InCorrect
Topics: 652
Posts: 6,066
|
A 35 year old man has severe symptoms from Crohn's disease. He finally undergoes a hemicolectomy and is symptomatically improved. He is also put on azathioprine to maintain disease remission. Which of the following is INCORRECT?
A. Diarrhea after hemicolectomy may be caused by reduced bowel length for fluid and fat absorption
B. Diarrhea is a side effect of azathioprine
C. Diarrhea after hemicolectomy responds to cholestyramine
D. Toxic dilatation of colon can occur
E. Sulphasalazine is mainly metabolized in the colon
Edited by new_n_lost on 03/24/07 - 03:53 PM
___________________
FORUM RULES-- Those who believe in telekinesis, raise my hand. I get enough exercise just by pushing my luck --P4U World.." The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple."
|
| mms
Forum Junior
Topics: 1
Posts: 72
|
A?
Fat absorbtion is in the ileum
|
| new_n_lost
Politically InCorrect
Topics: 652
Posts: 6,066
|
___________________
FORUM RULES-- Those who believe in telekinesis, raise my hand. I get enough exercise just by pushing my luck --P4U World.." The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple."
|
| jean robert
Forum Guru
Topics: 162
Posts: 669
|
C???
___________________
Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance.
|
| new_n_lost
Politically InCorrect
Topics: 652
Posts: 6,066
|
___________________
FORUM RULES-- Those who believe in telekinesis, raise my hand. I get enough exercise just by pushing my luck --P4U World.." The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple."
|
| usmle4me
Forum Elite
Topics: 6
Posts: 283
|
D seen after hemicolectomy
|
| new_n_lost
Politically InCorrect
Topics: 652
Posts: 6,066
|
Answer: B) Diarrhea is a side effect of azathioprine.
Azathioprine is used when steroid withdrawal causes recurrent relapse. Bone marrow suppression (low white cell count) and pancreatitis are side effects of azathioprine but not diarrhea.
Cholestyramine binds bile salts and reduces intestinal irritation.
Sulphasalazine is broken down by colonic bacteria to 5-ASA.
___________________
FORUM RULES-- Those who believe in telekinesis, raise my hand. I get enough exercise just by pushing my luck --P4U World.." The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple."
|
| mms
Forum Junior
Topics: 1
Posts: 72
|
Medline plus: azathioprine can have diarrhea as a side effect
|
| usmle4me
Forum Elite
Topics: 6
Posts: 283
|
Oops I read it all wrong...it is what is INCORRECT
Hmmm.....need to concentrate
|
|
| |
| | | | | | | | | |
