Pharmacology latest exam graded A 2021

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An experienced nurse has completed a pharmacology review for a new nurse who is caring for clients in a rehabilitation center. Which statement made by the new nurse indicates that further instruction ... is needed? "Liquid medications have a slower onset than capsules." "Taking drugs between meals increases the absorption rate." "Maintenance dose refers to a dosage administered to keep a preferred drug concentration in the blood." "A drug that is more potent will produce a therapeutic effect at a lower dose, compared to another drug in the same class." Any pill with _____ in its name is a delayed- or extended-release form The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia who is receiving antibiotics. Which factor could influence the client's physical response to the medication? Before prescribing, the health care provider must consider: - How the drug is given; the health care provider must determine if the client can easily self-administer the drug. Therapeutic classification Pharm classification Prototypes Side effects/adverse effects from prototype drugs Chemical Name [Show More]

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