Sadie is a 90-year-old patient who requires a new prescription. What changes in drug distribution with aging would influence prescribing for Sadie?
1. Increased volume of distribution
2. Decreased lipid solubility
3. Decreased plasma proteins
4. Increased muscle-to-fat ratio
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a. Using a support group b. Stimulating appetite c. Maintaining adequate hydration d. Continuing with scheduled immunizations e. Reporting exposure to infectious diseases
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A patient diagnosed with hyperthyroid crisis is receiving propylthiouracil (PTU). The nurse will increase monitoring for which adverse reaction?
1. Tremors 2. Emotional outbursts 3. Elevation of white blood cells (WBC) 4. Widening of pulse pressure
The nurse explains to the client the different ways to administer inhalation mediations. Which administration technique should not be included in the teaching session?
1. Dry powder inhaler 2. Hypodermic syringe 3. Nebulizer 4. Metered dose inhaler