NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What dietary instruction is given with NS3/4A PIs?

Take with water
Take with food
Avoid dairy
Fast for 2 hours before consumption

The correct answer is: Take with food

NS3/4A PIs, also known as protease inhibitors, are a class of medications used to treat hepatitis C. These medications can cause gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Taking them with food can help reduce these side effects. Option A, taking with water, is not incorrect but it is not the most helpful instruction. Additionally, taking these medications with water may not have much of an impact on potential side effects. Option C, avoiding dairy, is not correct as there is no known interaction between NS3/4A PIs and dairy products. Option D, fasting for 2 hours before consumption, is not necessary for NS3/4A PIs. It may be recommended for other medications, but not for this particular class.