NUTRITION-MINDTAP (1 TERM)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781337907101
Author: Sizer
Publisher: CENGAGE L
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 14, Problem 19SC
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
The drugs are basically chemicals and they can interact with other chemicals too. So, while consuming the drug, we should keep in mind the drug interactions may lead to damage, hence, we should not take any drug without the advice of the expert.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Please, choose an appropriate therapy for treatment of patients with type II diabetes and obesity:
A. Actrapid and protaphaneB. Metformin and glimepirideC. Glibenclamide and protaphaneD. Glibenclamide and glibometE. Gliclazide and actrapid
What is the relative activity of the following mineralocorticoid drugs?
A. A>C>B>D
B. A>B>C>D
C. C>A>D>B
D. D>C>B>A
E. C>B>A>D
When glucocorticoids are prescribed using “twice a day” dosing, the doses should be divided in the following manner:A. Half in the morning and half in the eveningB. Two thirds in the morning and one third in the afternoonC. One third in the morning and two thirds in the eveningD. Half in the morning and half in the afternoonE. One third in the afternoon and two thirds in the evening
Chapter 14 Solutions
NUTRITION-MINDTAP (1 TERM)
Ch. 14 - Prob. 1RQCh. 14 - Prob. 2RQCh. 14 - Prob. 3RQCh. 14 - Prob. 1SCCh. 14 - Prob. 2SCCh. 14 - Prob. 3SCCh. 14 - Prob. 4SCCh. 14 - Prob. 5SCCh. 14 - Prob. 6SCCh. 14 - Prob. 7SC
Ch. 14 - Prob. 8SCCh. 14 - Prob. 9SCCh. 14 - Prob. 10SCCh. 14 - Prob. 11SCCh. 14 - In research, which of the following is associated...Ch. 14 - Prob. 13SCCh. 14 - Prob. 14SCCh. 14 - Prob. 15SCCh. 14 - Prob. 16SCCh. 14 - The word DETERMINE is an acronym used in assessing...Ch. 14 - Prob. 18SCCh. 14 - Prob. 19SCCh. 14 - Prob. 1CTCh. 14 - Prob. 2CT
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, health-nutrition and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Which of the following events cannot increase the bioavailability of a drug? A. Patients suffer from cirrhosisB. Patients suffer from diarrheaC. Switch to intravenous injection from oral administration D. Switch to sustained-release formulations E. Switch to formulation with carriersarrow_forwardWhich of the following types of drugs will have maximum oral bioavailability?A. Drugs with high first-pass metabolism.B. Highly hydrophilic drugs.C. Largely hydrophobic, yet soluble in aqueous solutions.D. Chemically unstable drugs.E. Drugs that are P-glycoprotein substrates.arrow_forwardRemission in Type 2 diabetes is best achieved by: O a. Medications with diet and exercise O b. It is not possible to have remission of type 2 diabetes Diet and exercise Od. Metformin e. Bariatric Surgeryarrow_forward
- Antidiabetic therapeutic alternatives' costs and outcomes are shown in the table below. Treatment Outcome (reduction in A1C mg/dL) Cost 3 JD 1 Y 1.5 JD 1 6 JD 1.3 W 6 JD 1.5 Which of the treatment alternatives can be evaluated using CMA? Select one: O a. X and Y O b. X, Y and Z O c. All O d. Z and Warrow_forwardA nurse who is administering medications to patients in anacute care setting studies the pharmacokinetics of the drugsbeing administered. Which statements accurately describethese mechanisms of action? Select all that apply.a. Distribution occurs after a drug has been absorbed intothe bloodstream and is made available to body fluids andtissues.b. Metabolism is the process by which a drug is transferredfrom its site of entry into the body to the bloodstream.c. Absorption is the change of a drug from its original formto a new form, usually occurring in the liver.d. During first-pass effect, drugs move from the intestinallumen to the liver by way of the portal vein instead ofgoing into the system’s circulation.e. The gastrointestinal tract, as well as sweat, salivary, andmammary glands, are routes of drug absorption. f. Excretion is the process of removing a drug, or its metabo-lites (products of metabolism), from the body.arrow_forwardIn 1988, the Surgeon General's report addressed cause of death that are assoicated with diet. These include all of the following EXCEPT. A. Atherosclerosis B. diabetes C. Stroke D. some types on cancers E. all of the abovearrow_forward
- PO administration of medications: A. is one of the safest methods of administration B. Involves the GI tract c. has a slower onset of action than IM administration D. is given by mouth E. All of the abovearrow_forwardWhich of the following statements about alfaxalone is least accurate?a. Provides good quality analgesia.b. It can cause respiratory depression and apnea.C. Causes minimal cardiovascular depression.d. Cats can be given IM.arrow_forwardWhich of the following sentences is correct regarding the pharmacokinetics: a. It deals with the molecular mechanisms of drugs in the body b. It concerns with new drugs synthesis and pharmaceutical formulations c. It concerns with the therapeutic effects of drugs on the body d. It is the study of drug absorption, distribution and elimination over a course of timearrow_forward
- (4). How can these pathological factors listed below affect drug effects? Explain each. - Gi disorders - Vascular disorders - Liver dysfunction - Kidney dysfunction.arrow_forwardA glucagon emergency kit is prescribed for a client with Type 1 diabetes… administration A. When unable to eat during sick days B. At the onset of signs of diabetic ketoacidosis C. Before meals to prevent hyperglycemia D. When signs of severe hypoglycemia occurarrow_forwardThere are two special populations that require extra consideration when you are calculating medication dosages. These are pediatric (children) and geriatric (mature adult) patients. Generally speaking, pediatric patients are under the age of 18, and geriatric patients are 65 and over. Explain the factors impacting dosing and medication administration to these patients. Additionally, explain how a patient's weight influences their dosage.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health ProfessionsNursingISBN:9781305441620Author:WOODROWPublisher:Cengage
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Nursing
ISBN:9781305441620
Author:WOODROW
Publisher:Cengage