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DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Why is adequate hydration important when uterine activity occurs before pregnancy is at term?

a. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance can interfere with the activity of the uterine
pacemakers.
b. Dehydration may contribute to uterine irritability for some women.
c. Dehydration decreases circulating blood volume, which leads to uterine ischemia.
d. Fluid needs are increased because of increased metabolic activity occurring during
contractions.

Question 2

Which physiologic difference affects the absorption of oral medications administered to a 3-month-old infant?

a. More rapid peristaltic activity
b. More acidic gastric secretions
c. Usually more rapid gastric emptying
d. Variable pancreatic enzyme activity

aruss1303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
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A Fluid and electrolyte imbalances are not associated with preterm labor.
B Intravenous fluids are ordered according to their expected benefit. Adequate
hydration promotes urination and decreased risk for infection.
C The woman has an increase blood volume during pregnancy.
D Fluid needs do not increase due to contractions.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A Infants up to 8 months of age tend to have prolonged motility. The longer the
intestinal transit time, the more medication is absorbed.
B The gastric secretions of infants are less acidic than in older children or adults.
C Gastric emptying is usually slower in infants.
D Pancreatic enzyme activity is variable in infants for the first 3 months of life as
the gastrointestinal system matures. Medications that require specific enzymes
for dissolution and absorption might not be digested to a form suitable for
intestinal action.