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cagreen833

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The nurse understands that microsomal enzymes are important in which pharmacokinetic factor in drug therapy?
 
  a. absorption c. biotransformation
  b. distribution d. liberation

Question 2

A client who is taking black cohosh for PMS is talking to the nurse about considering getting pregnant. What would be the best response for the nurse:
 
  a. Black cohosh will help with your migraine headaches while you are pregnant.
  b. Taking herbals especially black cohosh will decrease your morning sickness.
  c. Pregnancy will eliminate your PMS but continue to take it anyway.
  d. Pregnancy is a contraindication for taking black cohosh.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: Absorption does not involve microsomal enzymes.
B Incorrect: Distribution does not involve microsomal enzymes.
C Correct: Microsomal enzymes originate in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum of the liver and are necessary for metabolism/biotransformation of drugs.
D Incorrect: Liberation does not involve microsomal enzymes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Black cohosh does not treat migraine headaches and is contraindicated during pregnancy, due to increased risk of miscarriage.
B Incorrect: Black cohosh does not treat nausea and is contraindicated during pregnancy, due to increased risk of miscarriage.
C Incorrect: Black cohosh is contraindicated during pregnancy, due to increased risk of miscarriage.
D Correct: Black cohosh is contraindicated during pregnancy, due to increased risk of miscarriage.


cagreen833

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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