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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is administering oxycodone to a patient. Which common side effect should the nurse teach the patient about?

A. Paresthesia in lower extremities.

B. Increased intracranial pressure.

C. Occipital headache.

D. Drowsiness.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Drowsiness.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following permeation processes mediated the man's intestinal absorption of ethanol?

A. Aqueous diffusion

B. Bulk flow transport

C. Facilitated diffusion

D. Active transport

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Aqueous diffusion

Question 3 of 5

What percentage of the drug valproic acid is most likely lipid soluble in the patient's duodenal lumen?

A. 1%

B. 24%

C. 50%

D. 76%

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 24%

Question 4 of 5

What percentage of the administered drug will be eliminated by the liver?

A. 20%

B. 40%

C. 50%

D. 60%

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 50%

Question 5 of 5

Jack is a 65-year-old man who presents to his physician for management of hyperlipidemia. His most recent lipid panel reveals an LDL cholesterol level of 165 mg/dL. His physician wishes to begin treatment to lower his LDL cholesterol levels. Which of the following therapies is the best option to lower Jack's LDL cholesterol levels?

A. Fenofibrate

B. Colesevelam

C. Niacin

D. Simvastatin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Simvastatin

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