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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Chemical Properties
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When combined with alcohol, some over-the-counter drugs can:
A
increase the risk of liver damage
B
enhance the absorption of vitamins
C
reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics
D
cause the drugs to become inert
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Understand the interaction between alcohol and over-the-counter drugs, focusing on how alcohol affects the metabolism of these drugs in the liver.
Recall that the liver is the primary organ responsible for metabolizing both alcohol and many drugs, and that combining them can increase the liver's workload.
Recognize that increased liver workload can lead to liver damage because the liver enzymes are overburdened processing both substances simultaneously.
Consider that while alcohol can affect drug metabolism, it does not typically enhance vitamin absorption or make drugs inert; instead, it often increases toxicity risks.
Conclude that the most scientifically supported effect of combining alcohol with some over-the-counter drugs is an increased risk of liver damage.
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