Author Question: A male patient is taking cimetidine (Tagamet). Which adverse effect is more likely to occur with ... (Read 56 times)

MirandaLo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A male patient is taking cimetidine (Tagamet). Which adverse effect is more likely to occur with cimetidine than with other histamine2 receptor antagonists?

A) Hypoxia
B) Hypertension
C) Gynecomastia
D) Seizures

Question 2

A patient is taking dextroamphetamine for ADHD. He has developed constipation since beginning therapy. Which of the following should the patient be taught?

A) Take an OTC laxative daily.
B) Increase fiber intake.
C) Take diphenoxylate hydrochloride (Lomotil).
D) Take metronidazole (Flagyl).

bigcheese9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Gynecomastia is an adverse effect that is more likely to occur with cimetidine than with other histamine2 antagonists. Hypoxia, hypertension, and seizures are not adverse effects of cimetidine.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
A patient who is experiencing constipation should be instructed to increase fiber in his diet. The patient should not take a laxative. The patient should not be instructed to take diphenoxylate hydrochloride (Lomotil) because it is an antidiarrheal agent. The patient should not be given metronidazole (Flagyl).