A patient is prescribed a drug that has an extremely short half-life for chest pain (angina). Which modification in drug dosage or scheduling does the nurse expect?
a. Once-daily dosing
b. More frequent dosing
c. Larger first dose and smaller repeat doses
d. Parenteral doses greater than enteral doses
B
Drugs that have a short half-life are given more frequently to maintain drug blood levels within the minimum effective concentration.
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What is the most likely infestation site of helminthiasis?
a. Intestine b. Eyes c. Feet d. Lungs
What is the cause of functional dysphagia?
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