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Gwen Marshall, a 28-year-old law student with Crohn’s disease, was prescribed to take sulfasalazine (Azulfidine). She asked the nurse why this medication is necessary. Which information should the nurse include in the response?

The drug decreases abdominal cramping by slowing peristalsis.
The drug decreases prostaglandin production in the bowel so it decreases inflammation.
The drug inhibits neurotransmission of pain impulses.
The drug stimulates the release of endorphins so pain is relieved.

Explanation

Answer - B - Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) is a GI anti-inflammatory medication that exerts its action by decreasing prostaglandin production in the bowel. It does not have the other effects listed.

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