Which of the following drugs should not be given together with lovastatin (Mevacor)?

a. penicillin
b. clarithromycin
c. metronidazole
d. ibuprofen


b. Clarithromycin (Biaxin) interacts with statin drugs. Clarithromycin, erythromycin, and ketoconazole inhibit the P450 cytochrome enzyme that metabolizes lovastatin, resulting in increased levels.

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1 L is to be administered over 5 hours using a 10 drop factor. What is the flow rate in gtts/min?

A) 16 gtts/min B) 17 gtts/min C) 33 gtts/min D) 34 gtts/min

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Large amount of urine production that forces the patient to void often is a condition called ____.

A. polyphagia B. polyuria C. polydipsia D. polyphasia

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Second trimester bleeding is more common than first trimester bleeding.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Through a point on the ala-tragus line below the outer cantus of the eye toward the center of the image receptor describes the recommended point of entry of the central ray of the x-ray beam for which of the following occlusal radiographs?

a. Maxillary anterior topographical b. Maxillary posterior topographical c. Mandibular anterior topographical d. Mandibular posterior topographical

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