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1a. Pharmacology Midterm review ch 1-10

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What is the rate-limiting factor for drug distribution?   show
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What term is used to describe a drug which binds to a receptor and has an action similar to that of an endogenous chemical?   show
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show enzymes, transport proteins, and nucleic acids  
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By what process can one drug increase the metabolism of both itself and other drugs?   show
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show nonionized  
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show synergism  
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What term is used to describe the phemomenon in which elevating a dose of drug no longer improves the clinical effect for that drug?   show
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What term is used to describe the strength by which a particular messenger binds to its receptor site?   show
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show pharmacokinetics  
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What term is used to describe a severe response to a chemical that is characterized by life-threatening respiratory distress and shock?   show
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An all-inclusive effect on the whole body is also called a(n)______ effect.   show
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show kidney and liver  
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show The drug loses an electron and gains an oxygen atom.  
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How does grapefruit interact with certain drugs?   show
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show alcohol  
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show They have a large surface area from which to absorb drugs.  
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show 12 hours  
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In what way are the capillaries in the central nervous system (CNS) different from other capillaries?   show
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show The fraction of an administered dose that is available to the target tissue.  
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What does the abbreviation ADME stand for?   show
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What is the most serious allergic reaction to penicillins?   show
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show killing the bacteria without harming the patient.  
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What bacterial pathway do sulfonamides interfere with?   show
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show metabolism  
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Which of the following is an example of a gram-positive bacterium and infection it causes?   show
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show white blood cell count above 12,000 and fever above 101 degrees Fahrenheit.  
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show It inhibits the growth or multiplication of bacteria.  
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By which century were the organisms that cause cholera, syphilis, and leprosy isolated and identified?   show
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show vancomycin  
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show It should be stored in clear glass containers.  
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What was the first true class of antibiotics?   show
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What term is used to describe antibiotic treatment that is begun before the results of the organism culture have been returned?   show
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show tetracyclines  
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Which of the following drugs is classified as a macrolide?   show
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What are the bacteria that require oxygen to survive known as?   show
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show destruction of the antibiotic by bacterial enzymes  
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What type of infections are aminoglycosides such as amikacin or kanamycin used to treat?   show
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Why should the counting tray be swabbed with alcohol after dispensing an antibiotic?   show
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When this drug is dispensed, a "Do not drink alcohol" sticker must be attached to the container.   show
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show improved activity against gram-negative bacteria  
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Why is it more difficult to develop antiviral drugs than it is to develop antibiotics?   show
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show nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), protease inhibitor (PI), and fusion inhibitor  
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show Antifungals interfere with the synthesis of ergosterol, a building block for fungal cell membranes.  
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show herpes  
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show Antibiotics may kill the body's natural flora, which tend to keep fungi in check.  
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Which of the following antifungal drugs should be taken with a fatty meal and can be used safely in children?   show
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What is a route by which most common viruses spread?   show
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show herpes and HIV  
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What is a common target of fungal infections?   show
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What is another name for an individual virus particle?   show
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What is becoming a common dosing method for treating fungal nail infections?   show
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show rimantadine, zanamivir, and oseltamivir  
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Which drug or drug class listed below is least likely to be used to treat side effects associated with amphotericin B?   show
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show amantadine  
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Which of the following drugs acts by preventing the HIV virus from entering immune cells?   show
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What aspect of the fungal cell wall is affected by amphotericin B?   show
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show immunoglobulin  
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show viroconazole  
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How are fungal and human cells similar?   show
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Which of the following drugs is classified as a nucloside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)?   show
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show sumatriptan (Imitrex)  
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show cocaine  
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show morphine, codeine, oxycodone, and meperidine  
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Which of the following drugs can be used to reverse the effects of a narcotic?   show
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Which narcotic is the standard against which all other narcotics are measured or compared?   show
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What is not an aspect of balanced anesthesia?   show
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What neurotransmitter is also known as adrenaline?   show
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What is the only neuromuscular blocker that acts via a depolarizing mechanism?   show
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What class of drugs can be used to reverse the effects of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers?   show
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Which of the following general anesthetics is administered intravenously?   show
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What class of drugs may be used to treat migraine headaches?   show
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show pain perception  
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show benzodiazepines  
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show vasoconstriction, raising blood pressure  
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What are the two divisions of the peripheral nervous system?   show
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Which drug listed below can be administered as a nasal spray to treat a migraine attack?   show
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What did the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) define, in 2001, as the "fifth" vital sign?   show
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show dependence  
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What ate the primary opiate receptors associated with analgesia?   show
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show fentanyl (Actiq)  
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Fluoxetine is an example of an antidepressant that appears to work through which of the following mechanisms?   show
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What drug used to treat alcohol addiction interferes with the metabolism of ethanol?   show
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show selegiline (Eldepryl)  
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show antipsychotics  
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show dopamine and serotonin  
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show olanzapine (Zyprexa)  
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show nausea and vomiting, delirium tremens (DTs), hallucinations, and sweating  
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Which of the following drugs is not a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?   show
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show MAOIs  
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show benztropine (Cogentin)  
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With which psychiatric disorder do patients suffer from alternating episodes of major depression and mild-to-severe agitation?   show
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Which drug used to treat depression is also used for smoking cessation?   show
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Which of the following antianziety drugs is not a benzodiazepine?   show
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show diphenhydramine  
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show benzodiazepines  
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show gastrointestinal-nausea, vomiting, and anorexia; neuromuscular-tremors; weight- weight gain; renal- increased thirst and urination  
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show imipramine  
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During which stages of sleep does dreaming occur?   show
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show endogenous  
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What drug can be used as an alternative to lithium in the treatment of bipolar disorder, particularly with rapid cyclers?   show
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Which of the following drugs has been shown to improve the cognitive function and social behavior of Alzheimer's patients and is sold over the counter?   show
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What dopamine precursor is used to treat Parkinson patients?   show
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show phenobarbital (Luminal) and phenytoin (Dilantin)  
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Which anticonvulsant does not appear to act via GABA receptors and is frequently used to treat neuropathic pain?   show
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show Lewy Bodies  
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What are the most common side effects of antiseizure medications?   show
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show valproic acid (Depakene)  
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What class of drugs may be used to diagnose and treat myasthenia gravis?   show
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show diazepam (Valium)--GABA  
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What combination drug contains levodopa plus an inhibitor of peripheral levodopa metabolism?   show
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show They can alter the metabolism of other drugs  
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show status epiepticus  
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The prevalence of Parkinson's disease is highest in what age group?   show
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Which drug used to treat ADD/ADHD is not a controlled substance?   show
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Which drug listed below is used to treat patients with multiple sclerosis?   show
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show ethosuximide (Zarontin)  
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With what type of seizure may patients display blank stares, rotating eyes and rapid blinking; not have generalized convulsions; and have up to 100 occurrences a day?   show
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Which neurotranmitter is deficient in the nigrostriatal pathways of patients with Parkinson's disease?   show
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Which of the following anticonvulsants is a DEA scheduled controlled substance?   show
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show GABA and glutamate  
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show cromolyn sodium  
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show codeine  
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What is a potential symptom of nicotine withdrawal?   show
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show 35-55%  
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show asthma  
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Which of the following is a potentially life-threatening condition in which the patient has difficulty breathing, has blue lips, and nail beds, may lose consciousness, and does not respond to normal management?   show
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show fluticasone (Flovent)  
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With which device, used to administer asthma or COPD medication, does a stream of air flow past a liquid to create a fine mist for the patient to inhale?   show
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An asthma attack consists of how many phases or responses?   show
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show clemastine (Tavist Allergy)  
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show bronchitis and cystic fibrosis  
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show dizziness and diarrhea  
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Which of the following forms of nicotine replacement therapy is only available by prescription?   show
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Which of the following drugs is only indicated for long-term maintenance therapy of bronchospasms associated with emphysema and bronchitis?   show
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Which of the following drugs may be used to treat tuberculosis?   show
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show ipratropium (Atrovent)  
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What is the most useful measure for assessing the severity of asthma on a regular basis?   show
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show guaifesesin (Mucinex)  
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What is a common adverse effect of many (older) antihistamines (H-1 blockers)?   show
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show beta blockers  
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What drug is metabolized by colonic bacteria and is used to prevent and treat hepatic-induced encephalopathy?   show
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Which medication below is used in preteens to treat diarrhea and acts by interfering with enzyme-dependent electron transfer in anaerobic energy metabolism?   show
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Which of the drugs listed below is a monoclonal antibody that binds to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and is indicated for the treatment of Crohn's disease?   show
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What three drugs given together are used to treat H. pyloric-induced peptic ulcers?   show
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Which drug listed below forms a protective coat over an ulcer, helping it resist degradation by gastric acid, pepsin, and bile salts?   show
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Which drug listed below is an example of a phase II drug used to treat GERD?   show
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Which drug below acts on 5-HT-4 receptors and is used to treat constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome?   show
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show docusate-senna (Senokot-S)  
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show constipation  
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Which histamine-2 receptor blocker affects cytochrome P-450 and may interact with many other drugs?   show
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show cromolyn sodium (Gastrocrom)  
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What is another term for heartburn?   show
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By what criterion is dietary fiber characterized?   show
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show peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys)  
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show diphonoxylate-atropine (Lomotil)--C-V  
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show dopamine  
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show pancrelopase (Creon-10)  
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show ondansetron (Zofran)  
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show intestinal parasites (tapeworms)  
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What GI disorder is characterized by inflammation of the large bowel with the patient experiencing diarrhea containing blood, mucus, and pus?   show
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