Interactions between drugs and nutrients in the kidney that result in increased excretion or reabsorption is classified as:
1. Alteration in excretion.
2. Alteration in bioavailability.
3. Alteration in metabolism.
4. Alteration in polypharmacy.
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Rationale: Interactions between drugs and nutrients in the kidney can cause increased excretion or reabsorption of the by-products of metabolism. Alterations in bioavailability refer to changes in the absorption of drugs and nutrients. Alterations in metabolism refer to alterations that occur once after digestion and absorption when substances are in the circulation. Polypharmacy refers to the use of many drugs which can increase the likelihood of drug/nutrient or drug/drug interactions.
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