A client has been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The nurse anticipates that the health care provider may prescribe a drug in which category to treat this disorder?

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The most common drugs used to treat IBD are 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) agents and oral corticosteroids. 5-ASA agents work by reducing inflammation in the digestive tract, while corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation as well as suppress the immune system. These drugs can help to control flare-ups and maintain remission in individuals with IBD. Symptom-targeted therapy and antidepressants may be used to manage specific symptoms, but they are not specific treatments for IBD. Antispasmodics and serotonin agents are generally not used in the treatment of IBD. Antianxiety agents may be used in some cases to manage the psychological impact of IBD but they do not target the underlying disease process.

A Client Has Been Diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)