Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of bile acid resins? A) Diarrhea B) Pruritus (itching) C) Constipation D) Bloating
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to identify which option does not commonly occur as a side effect of bile acid resins. To solve it, we will need to consider the typical side effects associated with bile acid resins and compare them to the options provided.
Answer
Pruritus (itching).
Pruritus (itching) is NOT a common side effect of bile acid resins.
Answer for screen readers
Pruritus (itching) is NOT a common side effect of bile acid resins.
More Information
Bile acid resins, also known as sequestrants, primarily cause gastrointestinal side effects such as constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and flatulence, rather than itching.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming that all symptoms related to liver and bile acid issues apply to both bile acid sequestrants and liver diseases themselves, but this is not the case.
Sources
- Bile acid sequestrant - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Antilipemic Agent Bile Acid Sequestrants - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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