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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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Most of the antiretroviral drugs are toxic to which organs or organ systems?
 
  a. Myocardium
  b. Central nervous system
  c. Kidney
  d. Liver

Question 2

Which are the most common adverse reactions to antiinfective medications?
 
  a. Yeast infections, vaginal itching, and thrush
  b. Superinfections, organ toxicity, and hypersensitivity
  c. Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and hepatotoxicity
  d. Allergy, anaphylaxis, and cross-sensitivity



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Most antiretroviral drugs inhibit the cytochrome P-450 enzyme system in the liver, altering the metabolism of medications.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Superinfections may develop, particularly after long-term use. There are certain antibiotics that are much more likely to produce tissue damage than others.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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