The nurse is listening to a drug representative discuss receptorless drugs. Which drug choice made by the nurse as representing a receptorless drug would indicate a need for further teaching?
a. Antacids
b. Antiseptics
c. Saline laxatives
d. Topical agents
ANS: D
Topical agents are absorbed through the skin and bind to receptor sites; they therefore are not receptorless drugs. This drug choice by the nurse indicates a need for further teaching.
Antacids are receptorless drugs, therefore no further teaching is required.
Antiseptics are receptorless drugs, therefore no further teaching is required.
Saline laxatives are receptorless drugs, therefore no further teaching is required.
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