A Patient Who Has Been Taking Cimetidine (Tagamet)for a Year

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking cimetidine (Tagamet) for a year has all of the following symptoms.Which symptom does the nurse report immediately to the prescriber?

• A) Darkened urine and white stool
• B) Altered food taste and dry mouth
• C) Weekly constipation with bloating
• D) Reduced interest in sexual activity

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Definitions:

Sclerenchyma

A type of plant tissue known for its thick, rigid cell walls and function in providing support and strength.

Vascular Tissue

Specialized tissue in plants that conducts water, nutrients, and sugars throughout the plant body, composed mainly of xylem and phloem.

Xylem

A type of tissue in plants responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to other parts of the plant.

Primary Growth

Growth in plants resulting from cell division in the apical meristems, leading to an increase in height and length of the plant.