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increasing the dose or bioavailability (F) and its effects on Cmax & Tmax
First pass is for _____ administration
what happens to drugs with a Vd greater than total body water?
using ion trapping principle, what is the treatment for OD on weak acid?
T/F both free drug and protein bound drug can permeate membranes and bind receptors
Increasing the acidity of the environment forces acid/base reactions to the R/L?
T/F Only the uncharged/unionized drug crosses the membrane
Many drugs are absorbed in the _______ due to the large surface area.
What percent of water is in our body
What is the specific blood tested related to kidney failure
Normal brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels
Cardiac enzyme marker that increases when heart muscles are damaged
After assessing an older patient, which musculoskeletal changes will the nurse attribute as being a normal part of the aging process?Select all that apply.A) Loss in heightB) Lower leg muscle atrophyC) Calcification of the finger jointsD) Swan neck deformity of the handsE) Decreased range of motion in the shoulders
The nurse is concerned that an older person may fall when using the stairs at home. What should the nurse recommend to improve safety?1. Apply red tape on the edge of the steps2. Suggest carpeting with a geometric design3. Paint the entryway to the stairs a shade of blue4. Ensure lighting in the stairway has an appropriate shade
The nurse is preparing to administer a maintenance dose of amiodarone. Which dose would the nurse administer?A. Amiodarone 200 mg in two divided dosesB. Amiodarone 200 mg dailyC. Amiodarone 400 mg dailyD. Amiodarone 800 mg daily
A patient is prescribed to receive an initial dose of amiodarone 800 mg and a maintenance dose of warfarin 8 mg. Which action would the nurse expect when notifying the health care provider about the order?A. Make no changes to the drugs' dosages.B. Decrease the dose of amiodarone.C. Increase the dose of amiodarone.D. Decrease the dose of warfarin.
Which action related to drug administration will a nurse expect to take for a patient with unstable ventricular tachycardia?A. Administer initial oral dose of amiodarone 800 mg.B. Administer initial intravenous dose of amiodarone over 10 minutes.C. Administer initial oral dose of dronedarone 400 mg.D. Administer initial intravenous dose of dronedarone 400 mg.
During a home visit the nurse notes that an older person does not comment on the enticing smell of home baked bread coming from the oven that the older daughter has prepared. Which diagnosis should the nurse use to guide this identified persons problem?1. Readiness for enhanced comfort2. Readiness for enhanced nutrition3. Altered nutrition - less than body requirements 4. Impaired environmental-interpretation syndrome
An older person is concerned about bleeding from the ear when using a cotton swab to remove cerumen. What should the nurse explain to the person about this symptom?1. Dryness of ear canal 2. Loss of sensory hair cells3. Atrophy of the organ of Corti4. Increased production of cerumen
The nurse observes nursing-assistive personnel care for an older person with a severe hearing deficit. For which action performed by the NAP should the nurse intervene?1. Faces the person when talking2. Stands next to the persons bed3. Pauses at the end of every phrase4. Shouts directly into one of the persons ears