The metabolism of drugs in women is primarily impacted by:
1. Hepatic blow flow
2. Enzymes of the CYP450 system differences with men
3. The amount of gastric secretions
4. Whether they are pre- or postmenopausal
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a. Complete the operating room checklist. b. Document the date and time of brain death. c. Insert two large-bore IV catheters. d. Maintain patient temperature between 36.5° and 37.5° C. e. Notify the supervisor of pending donation.
A nurse is working with a woman who is experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). The woman states, "At least my children aren't getting hurt." The best response by the nurse is,
a. "Children who witness violence have many indirect injuries." b. "It's just a matter of time before one of them really does get hurt." c. "Many children get hurt when they try to intervene in the situation." d. "Yes, you are right. You are lucky they haven't been hurt."
Which is the nurse's best response to an older adult client who is hesitant to take the pneumo-coccal vaccination and influenza vaccine in the same year?
a. "You need both injections. A risk factor for getting pneumonia is infection with influenza." b. "Take both injections. They will protect you against respiratory problems for this year." c. "The flu shot may protect you against in-fluenza but not against bacteria that cause pneumonia." d. "You should get the pneumococcal vac-cination so you won't infect other people."
What should the nurse instruct a pregnant client is a safety hazard to the developing fetus?
1. Banging into objects 2. Bicycle rides 3. Recreational activities 4. X-rays