Author Question: The neonate will more readily absorb which of the following types of medications? a. acidic drugs ... (Read 79 times)

Zulu123 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The neonate will more readily absorb which of the following types of medications?

a. acidic drugs c. slightly alkaline
b. neutral drugs d. very alkaline

Question 2

A teen presents to the clinic because she has noticed a small lump at the axilla. The nurse would next inform the patient:

a. Not to worry unless she develops a fever, night sweats, and general malaise
b. She needs to do a better job completing her daily hygiene
c. The physician will complete an additional assessment today and order any further testing
d. Testing will be done if the lump does not go away in a month

chjcharjto14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

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A Incorrect. Acidic drugs are better absorbed from an acidic environment; therefore the neonate with a higher gastric pH (more alkaline) will not more readily absorb acidic drugs.
B Incorrect. The neonate with a higher gastric pH (more alkaline) will not more readily absorb pH neutral drugs.
C Incorrect. Basic drugs are better absorbed from an alkaline environment, the more alkaline, the more readily absorbed. The slightly alkaline pH is better than acidic or neutral, but not as good as very alkaline.
D Correct. Basic drugs are better absorbed from an alkaline environment, the more alkaline, the more readily absorbed.

Answer to Question 2

C
There is a possibility that the patient has an early presentation of Hodgkin's disease. Further assessments will be ordered by the physician. The nurse should not assume that this problem is caused by poor hygiene. Telling the patient to come back in a month will delay treatment and could have unfortunate consequences.