A 68-Year-Old Woman Comes to the Physician Due to Nausea

question 322

Multiple Choice

A 68-year-old woman comes to the physician due to nausea and anorexia. Three months ago, she underwent heart transplantation for restrictive cardiomyopathy and she is treated with cyclosporine Her pulse is 76/min and blood pressure is 158/82 mm Hg. There is a well-healed scar on her chest. Serum creatinine is 3.4 mg/dL, and the serum cyclosporine level is markedly increased. A month ago, he had normal blood pressure and normal levels of cyclosporine and serum creatinine
Further questioning reveals that the patient has been drinking increased amounts of grapefruit juice lately as part of an attempt to improve his overall health.  Which of the following mechanisms is most likely responsible for this patient's current condition?

• A)Alteration of gastric acidity
• B)Inhibition of cytochrome P450 enzymes in the gut wall
• C)Modification of transmembrane drug transport
• D)Pharmacodynamic potentiation
• E)Reduction of plasma protein binding

Discuss the regulatory framework governing competitive practices in Canada and its impact on businesses.

Understand the legal issues related to refusal to supply, price maintenance, and bait-and-switch selling practices.

Describe the process and implications of a competition-related civil action.

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Complex Problem

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Problem Solving

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