An elderly client is taking a drug that is highly protein-bound (98\%). Several days later, he also begins taking a second drug that is also $98 \%$ protein-bound and competes for the same albumin binding sites. The effect of the first drug would be:

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An elderly client is taking a drug that is highly protein-bound (98\%). Several days later, he also begins taking a second drug that is also $98 \%$ protein-bound and competes for the same albumin binding sites. The effect of the first drug would be:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Epinephrine, a nonselective adrenergic agonist, is used to treat allergic reaction. Which of the following organ(s) will be affected by this drug after administration? 1. Eye, 2. Blood vessel, 3. Uterus, 4. Bladder

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A patient taking three medications for hypertension is diagnosed with COPD. Which action should be taken prior to prescribing medications to treat COPD?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is teaching a patient about a drug that induces P-glycoprotein. The nurse will explain that this drug may cause which effect on other drugs?

Correct Answer: A

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A nurse is caring for a woman with breast cancer who is receiving tamoxifen. A review of this patient’s chart reveals a deficiency of the CYP2D6 gene. The nurse will contact the provider to suggest:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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