To enhance drug absorption in providing drug therapy to elderly clients, when possible the nurse should:
a. administer liquid dosage forms.
b. administer sustained-release dosage forms.
c. administer drugs in a suppository dosage form.
d. use capsule instead of tablet dosage forms.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Liquid dosage forms absorb better in the GI tract considering all the factors influencing drug absorption in the older adult.
B Incorrect: Altered GI absorption negatively affects timed-released medication.
C Incorrect: Loss of muscle tone and intestinal villi decreases the absorption of rectal medications.
D Incorrect: Tablets and capsules absorption is similar.
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