SBCP - In and Out/ Treatment Poisoning Test with Questions and 100% Correct Answers
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SBCP
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SBCP
The minor pathway (CYP450 2E1) - Answer Produces toxin --> detoxified by glutathione
in liver - but fixed quantity/ 24 hrs
Excess toxins damage liver and encourages inflammation --> reversible or irreversible
damage
Acetylcysteine admin IV <8hrs replaces glutathione
Heavy metals inclu...
SBCP - In and Out/ Treatment Poisoning Test
with Questions and 100% Correct Answers
The minor pathway (CYP450 2E1) - Answer Produces toxin --> detoxified by glutathione
in liver - but fixed quantity/ 24 hrs
Excess toxins damage liver and encourages inflammation --> reversible or irreversible
damage
Acetylcysteine admin IV <8hrs replaces glutathione
Heavy metals include: - Answer · iron, Lead, mercury, gold, arsenic, copper
· Interfere with enzymes
· Choice depends on the metal involved
· Act by chelation (binding)
Non-compliance with prescribed medication is more likely if:
a.the patient is female rather than male
b.the patient is 80 years old rather than 40 years old
c.the medication is ordered as a single daily dose rather than four divided doses daily
d.the patient takes four regular medications rather than two regular medications -
Answer D
Limitations of the information obtained in clinical trials for new drugs are:
a.few, since extensive pre-clinical testing is done
, b.restricted to adults, since trials are usually done in adults
c.adverse effects after extended use, since trials are usually relatively short
d.both (b) and (c) - Answer D
Potential drug interactions:
a.are always beneficial
b.are always harmful
c.may be beneficial or harmful, depending on the drugs involved
d.usually decrease the intensity of the drug responses - Answer C
The most common food-drug interactions result in a(n)
a.increase in the rate of absorption
b.increase in the peak effect of actions
c.decrease in the rate of drug absorption
d.change in the therapeutic index of drugs - Answer C
As many as 40% or more elderly patients fail to take their medications as prescribed.
How can adherence be promoted?
a.reduce number of drugs/doses per day and explain treatment plan
b.choose the appropriate dosage form and suggest use of calendar or pill counter
c.label drug containers clearly and avoid containers that are difficult to open
d.all of the above - Answer D
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