A 2-year-old girl with a recent history of idiopathic nausea and vomiting was prescribed promethazine (Phenergan) by her primary care provider
The immaturity of this child's gastrointestinal system will primarily influence what aspect of pharmacokinetics? A) Absorption
B) Distribution
C) Metabolism
D) Elimination
A
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Gastric emptying and intestinal motility greatly affect the child's drug absorption. The GI tract is less directly involved in distribution, metabolism, and elimination.
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