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what is a nutrient for preventing congenital neural tube defects - CORRECT ANSWER-
folic acid
is a helpful vitamin for pregnant women because it helps prevent birth defects of a
baby's brain. Folic acid helps form the neural tube
(?)what are the 3 factors that increase rate of dissolution - CORRECT ANSWER-1. inc
temp
2. reducing viscosity of the medium
3. increasing agitation intensity of the medium
temperature, amount of stirring,surface area (solute)
what pathway exhibits genetic polymorphism? - CORRECT ANSWER-glucuronidation.
the most common conjugation pathway because of the availability of glucuronic acid
and the variety of functional groups with which it can combine. The uridine 5′-
diphosphate glucuronyltransferases (UGTs) participate in the biotransformation of at
least 100 drugs (e.g., acetaminophen, morphine, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
[NSAIDs])
what med contains red colored powder used to treat TB - CORRECT ANSWER-rifampin
what is the first line treatment for TB - CORRECT ANSWER-RIPE
rifampin (rifadin and rimactane)
isoniazid
pyrazinamide
ethambutol
, differences in bioavailability between solution and tablet dosage forms of the same
medication are most likely to be measured by - CORRECT ANSWER-AUC
zyvox brand - CORRECT ANSWER-linezolid
linezolid monitor - CORRECT ANSWER-blood count
thrombocytppenia induced linezolid causes immune-mediated platelet destruction
what laboratory value is required to accurately assess phenytoin levels - CORRECT
ANSWER-albumin
phenytoin is highly protein-bound (mainly to albumin)
what solution can aid the diagnosis of fungal skin infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-
KOH
it destroys the healthy skin cells leaving behind only fungal cells
asian pt is taking tylenol and medication is not helping. why? - CORRECT ANSWER-pt
is CYP2D6 poor metabolizer.
tylenol is a prodrug that is metabolized by cyp2d6
ascorbic acid is added to epinephrine to prevent - CORRECT ANSWER-oxidation.
ascorbic acid is a strong antioxidant. epinephrine can be a target of oxidative stress
which tablets can be split in half without changing its drug release characteristics? -
CORRECT ANSWER-metoprolol or toprol XL