Which of the following symptoms are adverse effects of gold salts? Select all that apply
a. Metallic taste
b. Stomatitis
c. Diarrhea
d. Anemia
e. Salty taste
f. Thrombocytopenia
ANS: A, B, C, D, F
The most common adverse effects of gold salts are a metallic taste, stomatitis, and diarrhea ac-companied by abdominal pain and cramping.
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