A Patient with a History of Alcoholism Is Taking Aspirin

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of alcoholism is taking aspirin on a regular basis for general aches and pains. The patient reports feeling weak and dizzy, and has developed abdominal pain 7 days ago, which is increasing in severity. What adverse drug effect might this patient be experiencing?

• A)Liver damage due to the combination of aspirin and alcohol
• B)Reye syndrome due to the combination of aspirin and alcohol
• C)Gastrointestinal bleeding due to the combination of aspirin and alcohol
• D)Gastroesophageal reflux disease due to the combination of aspirin and alcohol

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