What is ulcerative colitis

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Write one-page summary answering the questions to the case study provided below and cite two references. Please include at least two reliable references with APA 7th edition citation.

Topic: Ulcerative Colitis

Mrs. Q is a 37-year-old woman who comes to your pharmacy with a prescription for Predsol enemas, one daily for four weeks. She tells you that she has recently been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and that this is her first prescription for an enema. She says she would really rather have tablets, but the doctor suggested that an enema would be more appropriate for her.

What is ulcerative colitis?
What is the etiology (cause) of ulcerative colitis?
What sort of patient most commonly develops ulcerative colitis?
In what way does Mrs. Q fit with this pattern?
What is the active ingredient of Predsol and what class of drugs does it come from?

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