Which Would Be Considered to Reduce Accumulation of a Drug

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which would be considered to reduce accumulation of a drug in a patient who has decreased liver function?

• A) Decreasing the time interval between dosages
• B) Reducing the dosage
• C) Administering the medication intravenously
• D) Changing the drug to one that has a longer half-life

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Definitions:

Enzymatic Digestion

The breakdown of food by enzymes into molecules small enough for the body to absorb.

Saliva

A watery secretion in the mouths of animals, produced by the salivary glands, which aids in digestion and oral hygiene.

Propulsive Movements

Bodily movements that drive or push something forward, typically referring to the contractions in the digestive tract moving food along.

Peristalsis

Rhythmic waves of muscular contraction and relaxation in the walls of hollow tubular organs, such as the ureter or parts of the digestive tract, that serve to move the contents through the tube.