A student nurse verbalizes understanding of medication administration in adolescents when she states:
1. "Teens absorb medication at the same rate as adults.".
2. "Most approved medications are safe for kids too.".
3. "Medications are metabolized faster by a patient in puberty.".
4. "Puberty has no effect on the elimination of medications.".
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1. After puberty, medication metabolism decreases to adult levels. Until that time, the teen will have a higher metabolism.
2. Over 75percent of medications are not approved for use in pediatric patients.
3. Most medications are metabolized faster by a patient in puberty.
4. Metabolizing medications is affected by puberty.
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