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laurencescou

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A patient is administered mesna (Mesnex) to prevent cystitis induced by ifosfamide. How will this medication combination prevent cystitis?
 
  A) The medications increase urine output related to ifosfamide.
  B) The medications decrease viral load related to ifosfamide.
  C) The medications increase white blood cells related to ifosfamide.
  D) The medication combines with the metabolite of ifosfamide.

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A patient is being administered a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor to treat depression. Which of the following herbal supplements is contraindicated?
 
  A) St. John's wort
  B) Glucosamine
  C) Chondroitin
  D) Melatonin


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

D

Answer to Question 2

A
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St. John's wort should not be combined with monoamine oxidase inhibitors or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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