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madam-professor

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The following drugs can interfere with absorption of nutrients. Which one is most likely to result in widespread nutrient malabsorption?
 a. antibiotics
  b. antineoplastic agents
  c. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
  d. antilipidemia drugs (for lowering serum cholesterol)

Question 2

Dronabinol (Marinol) is derived from the principal psychoactive constituent of marijuana, and is given to:
 a. restore taste perception that is altered by other prescribed medications.
  b. enhance appetite in clients with cancer and AIDS.
  c. limit weight gain associated with corticosteroids.
  d. improve the process of digestion.


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kaylee05

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b


madam-professor

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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