103) ANSWER

3. Esophagitis.

RATIONALE

3Cimetidine (Tagamet) is a histamine

receptor antagonist that decreases the quantity of

gastric secretions. It may be used in hiatal hernia

therapy to prevent or treat the esophagitis and

heartburn associated with refl ux. Cimetidine is

not used to prevent refl ux, dysphagia, or ulcer

development.