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TVarnum

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The client who is self-medicating with psyllium and also being treated with _____ is most likely to experience a drug interaction.
 
  a. Valium
  b. Prozac
  c. lithium
  d. Ativan

Question 2

The effects of St. John's wort are expected to manifest in:
 
  a. 1 week to 10 days.
  b. 2 to 3 weeks.
  c. 4 to 8 weeks.
  d. 12 to 6 weeks.


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

ANS: C
Lithium has been found to interact with psyllium, producing decreased drug absorption.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
To reach therapeutic levels, St. John's wort must be taken for 4 to 8 weeks.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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