Câu 46: USMLE: United States Medical Licensing Examination

A previously healthy 24-year-old woman who is a college student comes to the office because of a 6-month history of abdominal bloating, upper abdominal discomfort, and constipation. The symptoms are more severe when she is preparing for examinations but improve after bowel movements. She takes no medications. She does not smoke or use illicit drugs. She drinks alcoholic beverages occasionally. She is 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) tall and weighs 57 kg (125 lb); BMI is22 kg/m2. Her pulse is 72/min, and blood pressure is 100/72 mmHg. Physical examination, including digital rectal examination, shows no other abnormalities. A complete blood count and serum electrolyte concentrations are within the reference ranges. A urease breath test result is negative. Upper and lower endoscopies show no abnormalities. Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy for this patient?

1. A. Azathioprine
2. B. Infliximab
3. C. Lubiprostone — đáp án hiện tại
4. D. Mesalamine
5. E. Sulfasalazine