The nurse is reviewing the role of diffusion in the distribution of medications with a nursing student. The nurse understands that drugs that can be distributed by simple diffusion include those with which of the below characteristics?
A. Large molecules
B. Ionization
C. Water-soluble agents
D. Alcohol
E. Urea
Answer:
D. Alcohol
E. Urea
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You were just hired at a nursing center. Which statement is correct?
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Which individual is most in need of measures to reduce the risk for self-concept disturbance associated with health-illness transition?
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A nurse is trying to ensure a student nurse's understanding of drug interactions with receptor binding. Which statement made by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
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