Which of the following medications is NOT required to be taken with a fatty meal to improve absorption?

ketoconazole
tetracycline
nitrofurantoin
griseofulvin


tetracycline

Rationale: Tetracycline is not required to be taken with a fatty meal to improve absorption. It should be taken on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after meals or snacks. The patient should drink a full glass of water with each dose of tetracycline.

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A. I and II only B. I, II, and IV only C. II and IV only D. I, II, III, and IV

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Which of the following is true of managed care contracts with providers?

A. They are irrevocable by the provider. B. They are irrevocable by the managed care organization (MCO). C. They are usually 1-year contracts. D. Providers must provide a 1-year notice to cancel the contract.

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People with Type A blood have which antigens on their red blood cells?

A. O B. A C. E D. B

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The suffix centesis means:

A. at or near the center. B. an incision or cut into. C. removal of. D. a surgical puncture.

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