Inhibition of P-Glycoprotein by a Drug Such as Quinidine May

question 10

Multiple Choice

Inhibition of P-glycoprotein by a drug such as quinidine may lead to:

• A) Decreased therapeutic levels of quinidine
• B) Increased therapeutic levels of quinidine
• C) Decreased levels of a coadministered drug, such as digoxin, that requires P-glycoprotein for absorption and elimination
• D) Increased levels of a coadministered drug, such as digoxin, that requires P-glycoprotein for absorption and elimination

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