Mrs. Iris, a 70-year-old woman, complains of diffuse stomach pains, vomiting with some bright red color, and diarrhea. You suspect she may have an ulcer. She is taking many medications. Which medication might you highlight for the physician?
a. Compazine, Tagamet
b. Mylanta, colchicine
c. Aspirin, iron supplement, potassium supplement
d. Erythromycin, Ventolin
C
Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), iron, and potassium may cause ulcers and result in the symptoms described (response C). Compazine, an antiemetic, and Tagamet, an antiulcer medication (response A), would cause dry mouth. Mylanta, an antacid, and colchicine, an antigout medication (response B), would alter absorption of nutrients. Erythromycin, an antibiotic, and Ventolin, an antiasthma medication (response D), may promote diarrhea.
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