The first-pass effect primarily alters a drug's:
A. absorption.
B. distribution.
C. metabolism.
D. excretion.
C
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Select all that apply. 1. "Participating in activities enhances your ability to remain productive." 2. "Older adults who lack intellectual challenges may demonstrate cognitive declines." 3. "Slowing down as you age will increase your quality of life." 4. "Retirement will promote rest and relaxation." 5. "It is important for older adults to have opportunities to develop and maintain friendships."
A nurse is providing patient education to a 50-year-old woman who is taking methotrexate (MTX) for breast cancer. The nurse will instruct the patient to avoid which of the following drugs?
A) Acetaminophen B) Salicylates C) Furosemide D) Digoxin
The nurse is attending a continuing education program. The purpose of this program would be to:
a. assist the nurse to achieve the goals of the employer. b. increase skills to fulfill assigned responsibilities. c. expand upon basic nursing education. d. improve the nurse's ability to be flexible, factual, futuristic, and functional.
Which statement explains why below poverty level African-Americans have the highest infant mortality rate in the United States?
a. Their diets are deficient in protein. b. Infectious diseases are more prevalent. c. More African-American infants are born with congenital anomalies. d. Inadequate prenatal care is associated with low-birth-weight infants.