A patient has been diagnosed with IBS and tells the primary care NP that symptoms of diarrhea and cramping are worsening.The patient asks about possible drug therapy to treat the symptoms.The NP should prescribe:

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Dicyclomine has indirect and direct effects on the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal (GI)tract.Both actions help to relieve smooth muscle spasm.Mesalamine is used to treat ulcerative colitis.Simethicone acts locally to treat symptoms of trapped air and gas.Metoclopramide is used to increase motility.

A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with IBS and Tells the Primary