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Showing 15 questions, Sign in for moreA client has an order for a tetracycline antibiotic and has been instructed to avoid taking the medication with foods, beverages, or drugs that contain calcium, iron, or magnesium. The client takes the antibiotic along with a daily multivitamin, not realizing that the vitamin contains iron. What effect may this have on the tetracycline?
A client has a malignant brain tumor. What pharmacokinetic phase may be affected by the presence of the tumor?
A client with cirrhosis of the liver exhibits decreased metabolic activity. This will require what possible changes? Select all that apply.
The client requires a drug that is known to be completely metabolized by the first-pass effect. What change will be needed when this drug is administered?
A client who is in renal failure may have a diminished capacity to excrete medications. The nurse must assess the client more frequently for what development?
What is the rationale for the administration of a loading dose of a drug?
A client experiences profound drowsiness when a stimulant drug is given. This is an unusual reaction for this drug, a reaction that has not been associated with that particular drug. What is the term for this type of drug reaction?
The provider has ordered atropine, a drug that will prevent the client’s own chemical, acetylcholine, from causing parasympathetic effects. What type of drug would atropine be considered?
What is the term used to describe the magnitude of maximal response that can be produced from a particular drug?
The nurse looks up butorphanol (Stadol) in a drug reference guide prior to administering the drug and notes that it is a partial agonist. What does this term tell the nurse about the drug?
The nurse reads that the drug to be given to the client, has a “narrow therapeutic index.” The nurse knows that this means that the drug has what properties?
Which components of pharmacokinetics does the nurse need to understand before administering a drug? Select all that apply.
The nurse will question the health care provider if a drug with a half-life (t 1/2 ) of more than 24 hours is ordered to be given more than how often?
The nurse is explaining drug action to a nursing student. Which statement made by the nurse is correct?
The nurse plans to advise the client to avoid which food(s) before ingesting an enteric-coated medication? Select all that apply.
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