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sam.t96

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Which statements are true regarding the elderly and pharmacokinetics? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. The levels of microsomal enzymes are decreased.
  b. Fat content is increased because of de-creased lean body mass.
  c. Fat content is decreased because of in-creased lean body mass.
  d. The number of intact nephrons is in-creased.
  e. The number of intact nephrons is de-creased.
  f. Gastric pH is less acidic.
  g. Gastric pH is more acidic.

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A patient who has a serious chronic disorder (epilepsy) has been taking a drug to control it that has a moderate likelihood of increasing the risk for birth defects or fetal damage. She tells you that she would like to have a child.
 
  What is your best response?
  a. Tell her that taking any drug during pregnancy is not recommended.
  b. Suggest that she use a reliable method of contraception and consider adoption.
  c. Warn her that her condition will get worse if she stops taking the prescribed drug.
  d. Counsel her to discuss her wishes with her health care provider to evaluate her specific risks and possible pregnancy outcomes.


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fromAlphatoOmega22

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, E, F

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


sam.t96

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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