NSG 6005 WEEK 2 PHARM QUIZ1. Question :Carbamazepine has a black box warning recommending testing for the HLA-B*1502 allele in patients with Asian ancestry prior to starting therapy due to: Student Answer: Decreased effectiveness of carbamazepine in treating seizures in Asian patients with the HLA-B*1502 allele Increased risk for drug interactions in Asian patients with the HLA-B*1502 allele CORRECT Increased risk for Stevens-Johnson syndrome in Asian patients with HLA-B*1502 allele Patients who have the HLA-B*1502 allele being more likely to have a resistance to carbamazepine Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments:Question 2. Question :Common OTC pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen:Student Answer: Are always safer for the patient than prescription pain medication CORRECT Are harmful if taken in higher-than-recommended amounts Have minimal interaction with prescription medications Should never be given to children unless recommended by their provider Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments:Question 3. Question :Factors that affect gastric drug absorption include: Student Answer: Liver enzyme activity Protein-binding properties of the drug molecule CORRECT Lipid solubility of the drug Ability to chew and swallow Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments:Question 4. Question :Nonadherence is especially common in drugs that treat asymptomatic conditions, such as hypertension. One way to reduce