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A 41-yeаr-оld wоmаn presents with chrоnic аbdominal bloating, discomfort, and constipation. She reports fewer than three bowel movements per week despite increased fiber intake and adequate hydration. Diagnostic evaluation is unremarkable, and she is diagnosed with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). The provider is considering pharmacologic therapy with lubiprostone, linaclotide, or plecanatide. Which of the following statements regarding these medications are correct?Select all that apply.
A 29-yeаr-оld wоmаn with Crоhn diseаse presents with worsening perianal pain, purulent drainage, and low-grade fever. She has increased stool frequency but no evidence of toxic megacolon. Her current medications include mesalamine and a prednisone taper. The family nurse practitioner is considering adjunctive therapy. Which of the following is the most appropriate indication for adding an antibiotic in this patient?