The nurse notes that a client is prescribed a medication that inhibits the absorption of some nutrients. Which characteristic pharmokinetics is this medication affecting?
a. Excretion
b. Chelation
c. Metabolism
d. Bioavailability
d. Bioavailability
Certain components of food such as fats and minerals can change the bioavailability of drugs, and some drugs can change the availability of nutrients, by fostering or interfering with absorption. Excretion refers to the elimination of the byproducts of metabolism. Chelation is a type of binding that occurs between a metal ion and another molecule which results in reduced bioavailability. Metabolism occurs after absorption is complete and the substances are in route to the tissues.
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