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Question

Which property of a drug would be most important to evaluate when considering an alternative treatment for James' GERD? Quiz 1 - Clinical Scenario Name James Carter Age 45 years old Sex Male Identifies as He/him Occupation Office Worker Medical History Hypertension (diagnosed 5 years ago) Type 2 diabetes (diagnosed 3 years ago) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) No known allergies Medication and dosage Amlodipine - 5mg once daily for hypertension Metformin - 500mg twice daily for diabetes Pantoprazole - 40mg once daily for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Presenting Complaint James presents to his general practitioner (GP) with complaints of persistent headaches and occasional dizziness for the past two weeks. He reports no other new symptoms. Clinical Examination and Investigation General physical examination reveals no abnormalities apart from mild pallor. Blood glucose monitoring indicates levels within the target range. A review of James' medication adherence reveals he is consistent with his regimen. Routine bloodwork shows elevated liver enzyme levels (AST/ALT), suggesting possible liver function compromise. Urinalysis is normal. Vital Signs Temperature 36.8? Heart Rate 84 beats per minute Respiratory Rate 18 breaths per minute Blood Pressure 138/85 mmHg Oxygen Saturation 98% on room air Medical Diagnosis Suspected drug interaction or adverse.