A fatal arrhythmia called torsades de pointes can occur when drugs:
Reduce blood sugar
Prolong the QT interval
Inhibit absorption
Induce metabolism
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Prolong the QT interval
When drug 1 inhibits the metabolism of drug 2, which of the following would be the
most likely consequence in regards to drug 2?
Increased toxicity
, Complete ineffectiveness
Reduced toxicity
Reduced effectiveness
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Increased toxicity
Which of the following may decrease the absorption of many other drugs, rendering
them less effective?
Beta blockers
ACE-inhibitors
Calcium channel blockers
Antacids
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Antacids
Which of the following is most true regarding a drug that is absolutely
contraindicated?
It should be avoided due to excessive risks compared to benefits
It should generally be avoided, but is ok to use if benefits outweigh risks
Benefits will usually outweigh risks
Benefits will always outweigh risks
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Reduce blood sugar
Prolong the QT interval
Inhibit absorption
Induce metabolism
Give this one a try later!
Prolong the QT interval
When drug 1 inhibits the metabolism of drug 2, which of the following would be the
most likely consequence in regards to drug 2?
Increased toxicity
, Complete ineffectiveness
Reduced toxicity
Reduced effectiveness
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Increased toxicity
Which of the following may decrease the absorption of many other drugs, rendering
them less effective?
Beta blockers
ACE-inhibitors
Calcium channel blockers
Antacids
Give this one a try later!
Antacids
Which of the following is most true regarding a drug that is absolutely
contraindicated?
It should be avoided due to excessive risks compared to benefits
It should generally be avoided, but is ok to use if benefits outweigh risks
Benefits will usually outweigh risks
Benefits will always outweigh risks
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