A nurse is reviewing a new patient's admission blood work, which indicates that the patient's glomerular filtration rate is 51 mL/min/1.73 m2 (low). What implication does this have for the patient's subsequent pharmacotherapy?
A) The patient may need lower-than-normal doses of some medications.
B) The patient may require a fluid challenge prior to medication administration.
C) The patient may need IV administration of a hypotonic solution to aid medication excretion.
D) The patient may need to receive medications by topical and subcutaneous routes rather than parenteral.
Question 2
A neonate is diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus. What nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent is administered intravenously for treatment of this congenital heart defect?
A) Sulindac (Clinoril)
B) Etodolac
C) Nabumetone ( Relafen)
D) Indomethacin (Indocin)
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