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saliriagwu

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A patient with a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease is taking atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor) to reduce serum cholesterol. What is the goal of therapy for LDL cholesterol for a patient taking atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor)?
 
  A) 100 to 115 mg/dL
  B) 75 to 85 mg/dL
  C) Less than 60 mg/dL
  D) Less than 100 mg/dL

Question 2

A 2-year-old girl with a recent history of idiopathic nausea and vomiting was prescribed promethazine (Phenergan) by her primary care provider.
 
  The immaturity of this child's gastrointestinal system will primarily influence what aspect of pharmacokinetics? A) Absorption
  B) Distribution
  C) Metabolism
  D) Elimination


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strudel15

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

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In patients with a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, the goal of therapy is an LDL below 100 mg/dL.

Answer to Question 2

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Gastric emptying and intestinal motility greatly affect the child's drug absorption. The GI tract is less directly involved in distribution, metabolism, and elimination.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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