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cartlidgeashley

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on: Jul 11, 2018
All the following statements are false about drug absorption except
 
  A. Antacids increase the bioavailability of digitalis
  B. Gastric acidity decreases with age
  C. Anticholinergics increase colonic motility
  D. Underlying chronic disease has little impact on drug absorption

Question 2

Polypharmacy is best described as taking
 
  A. More than nine medications per day
  B. More than five medications per day
  C. Even a single medication if there is not a clear indication for its use
  D. When a drug is given to treat the side effect of another drug


kthug

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


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