South University, Savannah NURSING NSG 6005 Pharm1Quiz Latest Updated and Graded A

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1. Question : Ethnic differences have been found in drug: Student Answer: Absorption Hepatic metabolism Filtration at the glomerulus Passive tubular reabsorption Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Com... ments: Question 2 . Question : Drugs that are absolutely contraindicated in lactating women include: Student Answer: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Antiepileptic drugs such as carbamazepine Antineoplastic drugs such as methotrexate All of the above Points Received: 0 of 2.5 Comments: Question 3 . Question : Sadie is a ninety-year-old patient who requires a new prescription. What changes in drug distribution with aging would influence prescribing for Sadie? Student Answer: Increased volume of distribution Decreased lipid solubility Decreased plasma proteins Increased muscle-to-fat ratio Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 04-22-2022 07:47:37 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/15145540/Pharm1Quiz/ Comments: Question 4 . Question : Alterations in drug metabolism among Asians may lead to: Student Answer: Slower metabolism of antidepressants, requiring lower doses Faster metabolism of neuroleptics, requiring higher doses Altered metabolism of omeprazole, requiring higher doses Slower metabolism of alcohol, requiring higher doses Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 5 . Question : Incorporating IT into a patient encounter takes skill and tact. During the encounter, the provider can make the patient more comfortable with the IT the provider is using by: Student Answer: Turning the screen around so the patient can see material being recorded Not placing the computer screen between the provider and the patient Both A and B Neither A nor B Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 6 . Question : To improve positive outcomes when prescribing for the elderly, the NP should: Student Answer: Assess cognitive functioning in the elder Encourage the patient to take a weekly “drug holiday” to keep drug costs down This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 04-22-2022 07:47:37 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/15145540/Pharm1Quiz/ Encourage the patient to cut drugs in half with a knife to lower costs All of the above options are correct Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 7 . Question : What impact does developmental variation in renal function has on prescribing for infants and children? Student Answer: Lower doses of renally excreted drugs may be prescribed to infants younger than six months Highe [Show More]

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