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Drug Class Terms

Question 5 • Medical Terminology - EL3620 A

Diseases like Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are treated with because those drugs decrease the activity of the intestines.

Answer
A
thiazide drugs
B
antispasmodic drugs
C
proton pump inhibitors
D
diuretic drugs

Explanation

Antispasmodic drugs relax the smooth muscles of the intestines, reducing spasms and intestinal activity. This makes “antispasmodic drugs” the correct choice; thiazides and other diuretics increase urine production, while proton pump inhibitors reduce stomach acid.

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