Which of the following drugs should not be administered together with erythromycin or clarithromycin?

a. acetaminophen
b. aspirin
c. simvastatin
d. grapefruit juice


c. Erythromycin and clarithromycin are inhibitors of CYP3A4 enzymes. Theophylline (an antiasthma drug), carbamazepine (Tegretol), cyclosporine, phenytoin (Dilantin), lovastatin (Mevacor), and simvastatin (Zocor); cholesterol-lowering drugs are metabolized by the CYP3A4 enzymes.

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A. True B. False

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Which of the following is used to document an employee's hours worked in a given week or pay period?

A) Payroll log B) Time card C) Balance sheet D) Sign-in sheet

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