Lehne's Pharmacology Eaq Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

The nurse is explaining to an older adult patient about age-related gastrointestinal changes that have an impact on drug action. What changes should the nurse include in the teaching? {Ans: The age-related physiologic change of the older adult patient results in delayed gastric emptying because of a decrease in peristalsis. As a result, the drug may take more time to bring about the therapeutic action.}Which actions should the nurse perform to ensure that the medication dose for a pediatric patient is correct? Select all that apply. {Ans: The patient's weight needs to be in kilograms, not pounds. All other information listed is correct and must be followed by the nurse to ensure the correct pediatric dosage.}A teratogenic drug, such as methotrexate, is most likely to cause learning deficits during which phase of fetal development? {Ans: Exposure to teratogens during the second and third trimesters usually disrupts function rather than producing obvious anatomic abnormalities. Exposure to teratogens during the first 2 weeks of pregnancy usually causes an "all-or-nothing" response that may result in fetal death. Exposure during the remainder of the first trimester may result in anatomic malformations.}Which statements accurately describe results of drug research in children? Select