Gustav is suffering from mild diarrhea. He consults a doctor who informs him that the underlying cause of the diarrhea is not clear, but it is most likely to be poor dietary habits. The doctor prescribes a liquid suspension and tells him not to take the medicine with meals or other medications. Which of the following drugs is the doctor most likely to have prescribed for Gustav?
A. Kaopectate
B. Imodium
C. Lomotil
D. Opium tincture
Answer: A
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