When a disease process triggers increased metabolism of a drug, the disease has altered the drug's:
1. pharmacodynamics.
2. pharmacokinetics.
3. pharmacotherapeutics.
4. selectivity.
Correct Answer: 2
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a. The infection needs to be treated with IV antibiotics to prevent paralysis b. The brain may swell quickly causing seizures c. The disease can rapidly progress into respiratory failure d. IV hydration is needed to prevent possible fatal hypotension
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A. "These exercises help prevent blood clots." B. "Once I am up and walking around, I won't need to do these as often." C. "Keeping my knees bent will prevent my arthritis from making me so stiff." D. "If I feel pain in my calf when I bend my ankles up and down, I should tell my nurse."
Which medications must be sterile?
a. Topical b. Vaginal c. Ophthalmic d. Nasal