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QuestionChoice
This is correct. This is used to relieve abdominal cramps and bloating associated with IBS. Other examples of antispasmodics include peppermint oil tablets and buscopan.
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a
Mebeverine
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This is incorrect. Although paracetamol can help the pain associated with IBS, it is not specifically an antispasmodic medication.
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c
Paracetamol
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This is incorrect. This is a laxative agent usually avoided in IBS as it can cause bloating.
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e
Lactulose
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect. This is a laxative. Although IBS can involve constipation, this patient's primary symptom is loose stool. Ispaghula husk would therefore not be appropriate.
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d
Ispaghula husk
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect. This is a laxative. Although IBS can involve constipation, this patient's primary symptom is loose stool. Bisacodyl would therefore not be appropriate.
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b
Bisacodyl
Concept
Chapter
2693
5995
Mebeverine
Topic
229
Pharmacology of the gastro-intestinal system
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A 21 year old male attends their GP surgery as they are experiencing uncomfortable abdominal cramps and loose stool. They state they are under a lot of pressure in their final year of university. These symptoms started approximately 3 weeks ago when they started writing their dissertation.

A blood test is unremarkable, and their faecal calprotectin is negative. He is diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Which of the following is an anti-spasmodic medication used to treat the symptoms associated with IBS?
a