An Unwelcome but Possibly Benign Effect of Nicotinic Acid Treatment

question 35

Multiple Choice

An unwelcome but possibly benign effect of nicotinic acid treatment is:

• A) petechial rash.
• B) constipation.
• C) loose stools.
• D) skin flushes and itching.

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Definitions:

Korsakoff Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), most often associated with alcoholism.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many essential functions, including hormone release, regulation of body temperature, and maintenance of daily physiological cycles.

Pituitary Gland

Gland located in the brain that secretes human growth hormone and influences all other hormone-secreting glands (also known as the master gland).

Pineal Gland

Endocrine gland located near the base of the cerebrum; secretes melatonin.