Which of the following variables is a factor in drug absorption?
1. The smaller the surface area for absorption, the more rapidly the drug is absorbed.
2. A rich blood supply to the area of absorption leads to better absorption.
3. The less soluble the drug, the more easily it is absorbed.
4. Ionized drugs are easily absorbed across the cell membrane.
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The nurse is teaching a patient about her chest drainage system. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply
a. Perform frequent coughing and deep-breathing exercises. b. Sit up in a chair but do not walk while the drainage system is in place. c. Get out of bed without assistance as often as possible. d. Immediately notify the nurse if she experiences increased shortness of breath.
Learning disabilities in children have scientifically been linked to:
1. Poor nutrition. 2. The environment in which the child lives. 3. Genetics. 4. Watching more than four hours of television a day.
Weight gain, edema, hypertension, facial rounding, and psychological changes are all ________ associated with long-term corticosteroid therapy.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
When administering drugs to infants and children using the parenteral route, a needle with a gauge (G) of ________ should be used.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).