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Which adverse effect is most commonly associated with prolonged cimetidine use?
Which adverse effect is most commonly associated with prolonged cimetidine use?
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Gynecomastia (correct)
- Fatigue
What is a potential risk factor for experiencing central nervous system effects from H2-receptor antagonists?
What is a potential risk factor for experiencing central nervous system effects from H2-receptor antagonists?
- Patients with normal renal function
- Young adults
- Patients with liver disease
- Patients with reduced renal function (correct)
Which pharmacological class is less effective than PPIs in healing erosive esophagitis?
Which pharmacological class is less effective than PPIs in healing erosive esophagitis?
- Promotility agents
- Proton pump inhibitors
- Antacids
- H2-receptor antagonists (correct)
What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?
What is a common adverse effect associated with H2-receptor antagonists?
What is a common adverse effect associated with H2-receptor antagonists?
Which group of patients are at a higher risk when using H2-receptor antagonists?
Which group of patients are at a higher risk when using H2-receptor antagonists?
What is a potential outcome of prolonged H2-receptor antagonist use?
What is a potential outcome of prolonged H2-receptor antagonist use?
Which type of therapy can Over-The-Counter (OTC) H2RAs be used for?
Which type of therapy can Over-The-Counter (OTC) H2RAs be used for?
Which pharmacological class blocks acid secretion by inhibiting gastric H+/K+ adenosine triphosphatase?
Which pharmacological class blocks acid secretion by inhibiting gastric H+/K+ adenosine triphosphatase?
What potential effect can be seen when using proton pump inhibitors in combination with raltegravir?
What potential effect can be seen when using proton pump inhibitors in combination with raltegravir?
