Which Statement About Food and Drug Interactions Is True

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement about food and drug interactions is true?

• A) Foods alter drug absorption and metabolism but not drug action.
• B) Medications are best absorbed on an empty stomach.
• C) Patient discomfort is the food and drug interaction of most concern.
• D) Some foods can inhibit CYP isoenzymes and alter drug metabolism.

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Definitions:

Minor Calyces

Small, funnel-shaped structures in the kidneys that collect urine from the renal pyramids and convey it to the major calyces.

Major Calyces

The large passageways in the kidney that collect urine from the minor calyces and funnel it into the renal pelvis.

Cortical Tissue

Brain tissue found in the cortex that is involved in processing sensory information, thinking, and consciousness.

Pyramids

Structures located in the medulla oblongata of the brain, involved in the transmission of motor signals to the spinal cord.