A patient is receiving an injection of ethanolamine oleate (Ethamolin). Which of the following adverse reactions is common with this drug?
a. Nausea or vomiting
b. Diarrhea or abdominal cramping
c. Burning or cramping at the injection site
d. Sudden reduction in urine output
ANS: C
A common adverse effect of sclerosing drugs such as ethanolamine is burning or cramping at the varicosity injection site.
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