The following is correct concerning human immunodeficiency v…

The following is correct concerning human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) resistance to protease inhibitors: (1)1.    High-level resistance occurs to the viral reverse transcriptase enzyme2.    It occurs as an accumulation of stepwise mutations of the viral protease gene3.    It occurs to prevent allosteric inhibition of the viral reverse transcriptase enzyme4.    Resistance occurs when the virus experiences a shift in tropism5.    A single-point mutation occurs within the viral integrase gene

The following is often a cause of adverse drug reactions in…

The following is often a cause of adverse drug reactions in elderly patients: (1)1.     Increased metabolism of drugs2.     Polypharmacy3.     Increased susceptibility to falls4.     Calcification of the pineal gland5.     Decreased appetite

Factors contributing to antimicrobial resistance include the…

Factors contributing to antimicrobial resistance include the following, except: (1)Increased consumption of antimicrobial drugs, both by humans and animalsImproper prescribing of antimicrobial therapyOveruse of common antimicrobials agents by healthcare providersAppropriate use of all antimicrobials to improve patient outcomeSuboptimal adherence to antimicrobial treatment

What is the mandate of the South African Health Products Reg…

What is the mandate of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority? (1)1.  To conduct clinical trials 2.  To regulate all health products used in South Africa3.  To diagnose adverse drug reactions 4.  To undertake spontaneous reporting of adverse drug reactions to the Authority5.  To monitor healthcare providers medication errors