The series of chemical reactions that inactivate a drug by converting it into a water-soluble compound so that it can be excreted by the body is termed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
metabolism
Metabolism is a series of chemical reactions that inactivate a drug by converting it into a water-soluble compound so that it can be excreted.
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Which of the following best describes when the nurse can share confidential information about an employee's health with others? (Select all that apply.)
a. If needed for workers' compensation documents b. If a life-threatening emergency occurs c. If authorized by the employee to specific recipients, such as insurance companies or health care providers d. If requested by the employer for management purposes e. In compliance with governmental laws and regulation f. In educational programs so others can avoid similar injuries and risks
A patient has high blood pressure and penile erectile dysfunction. He asks the nurse if he could try tadalafil (Cialis) after seeing an advertisement on television
What medications, if taken by the patient, would the nurse recognize as increasing the risk associated with taking tadalafil? A) Beta-blockers B) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors C) Alpha-adrenergic blockers D) Calcium channel blockers
Participant observation is a data collection strategy used in almost all of which of the following?
A) Ethnographic studies B) Case studies C) Phenomenological studies D) Descriptive qualitative studies
Which of the following roles of a nurse is an example of legitimate power?
A) Director of nursing C) Head nurse scheduling vacations B) Team leader making assignments D) Shift supervisor