A person suffering from acute lymphatic leukemia is treated with cimetidine, prednisone, and methotrexate. The aim of cimetidine is to:
A. Promote peristalsis
B. Reduce the secretion of pancreatic enzymes
C. Prevent a common side effect of prednisone
D. Increase the effectiveness of methotrexate
Answer:C
A person suffering from acute lymphatic leukemia is treated with cimetidine, prednisone, and methotrexate. The aim of cimetidine is to:
A. Promote peristalsis B. Reduce the secretion of pancreatic enzymes C. Prevent a common side effect of prednisone D. Increase the effectiveness of methotrexate