A Patient Who Has Had Gallbladder Surgery Finds That in the Postoperative

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient who has had gallbladder surgery finds that in the postoperative period she is bothered by an excess of intestinal gas,producing flatus and bloating.Which of the following would be an appropriate medication for this symptom?

• A) Syrup of ipecac
• B) Chenodiol
• C) Simethicone
• D) Disulfiram

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