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SGallaher96

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The nurse administers a prescribed medication that is supplied as an enteric-coated tablet. The patient asks the nurse about this form of tablet. When describing how this tablet is absorbed, which response by the nurse would be most accurate?
 
  A) The medication dissolves directly from the stomach into the body.
  B) The drug breaks up into pieces as it moves through the stomach.
  C) The medication bypasses the GI tract and goes quickly into the bloodstream.
  D) The drug dissolves into fragments after it reaches your small intestine.

Question 2

After teaching a group of nursing students about pharmacokinetics, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as the first phase?
 
  A) Metabolism
  B) Absorption
  C) Distribution
  D) Excretion


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
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Enteric-coated tablets disintegrate or fragment after reaching the alkaline medium of the small intestine. Tablets and capsules break up into small particles and dissolve into body fluids in the gastrointestinal tract. Liquids and parenteral drugs are quickly absorbed into the body system.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Pharmacokinetics refers to the transportation activity of drugs in the body after administration. The first component is absorption. This is followed by distribution, metabolism, and finally excretion.


SGallaher96

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

jomama

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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