Author Question: Drugs known to cause birth defects are called: A) pregnancy sensitivity. B) umbilical cross. C) ... (Read 18 times)

lracut11 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Drugs known to cause birth defects are called:

A) pregnancy sensitivity.
B) umbilical cross.
C) teratogenic.
D) nosocomial.

Question 2

Which client is likely to have altered metabolism of medications?

A) School-age child
B) Adolescent
C) Middle adult
D) Older adult

harveenkau8139 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Drugs known to cause birth defects are called teratogenic.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Metabolism is the process of chemically changing the drug in the body. Metabolism takes place in the liver. Alterations in liver function, including decreased functions that occurs with aging or disease, affect the rate at which drugs are metabolized.