Which physiological difference would affect the absorption of oral medications administered to a 3-month-old infant?
a. More rapid peristaltic activity
b. More acidic gastric secretions
c. Usually more rapid gastric emptying
d. Variable pancreatic enzyme activity
D
Pancreatic enzyme activity is variable in infants for the first 3 months of life as the gastrointestinal system matures. Medications that require specific enzymes for dissolution and absorption might not be digested to a form suitable for intestinal action. Infants up to 8 months of age tend to have prolonged motility. The longer the intestinal transit time, the more medication is absorbed. The gastric secretions of infants are less acidic than in older children or adults. Gastric emptying is usually slower in infants.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is interviewing a male client who states "I feel like I have a bag of worms in my scrotum." Based on this data, which condition does the nurse suspect?
1. Orchitis. 2. Varicocele. 3. Epididymitis. 4. Inguinal Hernia.
The nurse evaluates the diet of a pregnant patient and finds that it is low in zinc. The nurse knows that zinc intake should increase during pregnancy to promote protein metabolism
Which food should the nurse suggest in order to increase intake of zinc? 1. Shellfish 2. Bananas 3. Yogurt 4. Cabbage
Nurse Kent is teaching a male client to perform monthly testicular self-examinations. Which of the following points would be appropriate to make?
A. Testicular cancer is a highly curable type of cancer. B. Testicular cancer is very difficult to diagnose. C. Testicular cancer is the number one cause of cancer deaths in males. D. Testicular cancer is more common in older men.
While conducting a health history, the nurse learns that a patient worked at a steel mill for the last 35 years. Why should the nurse find this information significant?
A. Helps understand the patient's lack of communication skills B. Validates that the patient is an older adult C. Confirms the patient's level of education D. Explains possible exposure to environmental toxins