The nurse is administering medications to a group of clients. Which client(s) warrant(s) the nurse's special attention when considering pharmacokinetics? The client(s) who has (have) a medical diagnosis of: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

renal impairment.

muscle sprain.

hearing impairment.

vaginal infection.

liver failure.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,E

Choice A rationale: Renal impairment can affect drug excretion and clearance, impacting pharmacokinetics.

Choice B rationale: Muscle sprain is not directly related to pharmacokinetics. Choice C rationale: Hearing impairment is not directly related to pharmacokinetics.

Choice D rationale: Vaginal infection may not have a direct impact on pharmacokinetics unless it is systemic.

Choice E rationale: Liver failure can affect drug metabolism, leading to altered pharmacokinetics.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Ineffective gas exchange is related to respiratory issues but may not be the priority in this case.

Choice B rationale: Ineffective breathing pattern is the priority problem, as evidenced by shallow respirations and reluctance to perform coughing and deep breathing, which can lead to respiratory complications.

Choice C rationale: Activity intolerance is not the priority problem based on the given data.

Choice D rationale: Decreased cardiac function is not the priority problem based on the given data.

A. loperamide 2 mg. B. diltiazem SR 180 mg C. acetaminophen 325 mg. D. methyldopa 125 mg

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Loperamide 2 mg is generally available in liquid form, so crushing is not typically necessary.

Choice B rationale: Diltiazem SR 180 mg (Sustained Release) should not be crushed, as it is formulated for extended release over time.

Choice C rationale: Acetaminophen 325 mg is usually available in liquid form, so crushing may not be necessary.

Choice D rationale: Methyldopa 125 mg is generally available in liquid form, so crushing may not be necessary.

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The nurse is administering medications to a group of clients. Which client(s) warrant(s) the nurse's special attention when considering pharmacokinetics? The client(s) who has (have) a medical diagnosis of: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

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Correct Answer is B

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