Reduced Stomach Acidity May Affect the Absorption of Which Drug

question 6

Multiple Choice

Reduced stomach acidity may affect the absorption of which drug?

• A)methotrexate
• B)ephedra
• C)lanoxin
• D)leucovorin
• E)isoniazid

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Definitions:

Psychopharmacology

Study of how drugs affect the nervous system and behavior.

Neurochemicals

Chemicals that facilitate communication between neurons in the nervous system, including neurotransmitters and neuromodulators.

Blood-Brain Barrier

A selective barrier that prevents certain substances in the blood from entering the brain, protecting it from potentially harmful chemicals while allowing essential nutrients to pass through.

Neuropsychological Illness

Disorders that arise from changes in the functioning of the brain, affecting cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.