NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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For which condition is Linezolid not recommended to adjust doses?

  1. Kidney disease

  2. Liver failure

  3. Heart disease

  4. Diabetes

The correct answer is: Kidney disease

Linezolid is not recommended to be used for patients with kidney disease because their kidneys may not be able to properly filter and remove the medication from their body. This can lead to a buildup of the drug and potentially cause harmful side effects. While liver failure, heart disease, and diabetes can also affect a patient's response to Linezolid, they do not play as significant a role as kidney disease in determining safe and effective dosing of the medication. It is important for patients to disclose their medical history to their healthcare providers before starting Linezolid or any other medication, in order to ensure the safest and most appropriate treatment plan.

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