Case Study
RD is a 29 yo F admitted with intractable diarrhea and abdominal pain.She has a PMH of Crohn's disease and has had two previous resections of the small bowel.She frequently has pain in the RLQ after eating.She claims the pain often gets so bad that she is afraid to eat and has been progressively consuming below her caloric needs.She currently takes Asacol and Lomotil to manage the symptoms of Crohn's disease.After undergoing a colonoscopy, an obstruction resulting from stricture in the terminal ileum was discovered.Emergency sgy was performed to remove the obstruction and a resection was done with the remaining intestine.RD's gastroenterologist recommends bowel rest and expects her to have a full recovery.
HT: 5'4" WT: 110# UBW: 122#
Diet: NPO Meds: Asacol, Lomotil
Alb.2.7 Pre-Alb.17
Na: 138 Cl: 98 BUN: 5
Glucose: 80
K: 3.6 CO₂: 25 Cr: 0.8
-Which of the following medications would be prescribed to RD during an acute flair-up?

Question

Case Study
RD is a 29 yo F admitted with intractable diarrhea and abdominal pain.She has a PMH of Crohn's disease and has had two previous resections of the small bowel.She frequently has pain in the RLQ after eating.She claims the pain often gets so bad that she is afraid to eat and has been progressively consuming below her caloric needs.She currently takes Asacol and Lomotil to manage the symptoms of Crohn's disease.After undergoing a colonoscopy, an obstruction resulting from stricture in the terminal ileum was discovered.Emergency sgy was performed to remove the obstruction and a resection was done with the remaining intestine.RD's gastroenterologist recommends bowel rest and expects her to have a full recovery.
HT: 5'4"      WT: 110#        UBW: 122#
Diet: NPO      Meds: Asacol, Lomotil
Alb.2.7          Pre-Alb.17
Na: 138        Cl: 98      BUN: 5
Glucose: 80
K: 3.6         CO₂: 25      Cr: 0.8
-Which of the following medications would be prescribed to RD during an acute flair-up?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Corticosteroids are commonly prescribed during acute flare-ups of Crohn's disease to decrease inflammation and pain. Biologic therapies, immunosuppressants, and purine antagonists are typically used for maintenance therapy to prevent future flare-ups. Corticosteroids are commonly used during acute flair-ups of Crohn's disease to reduce inflammation and control symptoms. Biologic therapies, immunosuppressants, and purine antagonists may be used as maintenance therapy, but are not typically used during acute flair-ups.

Case Study RD Is a 29 Yo F Admitted with Intractable Diarrhea