Cimetidine is not as commonly used as often in adults as other drugs in its class. The nurse understands that this is because cimetidine:
a. has been approved for use children.
b. is less effective in treating hyperacidity.
c. is more likely to cause diarrhea.
d. has more drug-to-drug interactions.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Cimetidine, unlike the other histamine-2 antagonists has not been approved for use in children.
B Incorrect: This is a false statement.
C Incorrect: Any of the drugs in this class can cause diarrhea.
D Correct: Cimetidine has multiple drug-to-drug interactions.
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