Which of the following histamine-2 receptor blockers is NOT safe to be used by elderly patients?

A) nizatidine
B) famotidine
C) ranitidine
D) cimetidine


D) cimetidine
The histamine-2 receptor blocker known as cimetidine is not safe to be used by elderly patients. It has a variety of side effects and multiple potential drug interactions.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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7.981 x 1.1 = ________

A) 8.779 B) 8.7791 C) 8.791 D) 8.771

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Employment opportunities for medical billers are:

a. decreasing. b. obsolete. c. multiple. d. All of the above

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Which of the following drugs can reduce the effects of some antihypertensive drugs when taken together?

a. ibuprofen b. acetaminophen c. atenolol d. vitamin B

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