Which of the following patients with diarrhea would be most likely to be prescribed octreotide (Sandostatin)?
A) A child who has been diagnosed with E. coli infection
B) An older adult who has been abusing laxatives for several months
C) A teenage patient who has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis
D) A patient with HIV/AIDS who has developed intractable diarrhea
D
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Diarrhea secondary to HIV/AIDS is an indication for treatment with octreotide. Laxative abuse, IBS, and E. coli infections would likely be treated with alternative antidiarrheal medications.
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