Author Question: The nurse would anticipate an alteration in drug absorption in clients with which conditions? 1. ... (Read 39 times)

stevenposner · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse would anticipate an alteration in drug absorption in clients with which conditions?

1. Vomiting
2. Diabetes
3. Diarrhea
4. Asthma
5. Alzheimer disease

Question 2

A nurse in the emergency department is preparing to care for a client suspected of an opiate overdose. The nurse is preparing to give the client a medication called naloxone (Narcan). Which rationales support the use of this medication?

1. It reverses the effects of the overdose.
2. It is an antagonist.
3. It has an additive effect.
4. It has a synergist effect.
5. It causes CNS depression.

cassie_ragen · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,3,4
Rationale 1: The drug cannot be absorbed if it is vomited.
Rationale 2: Diabetes will not alter absorption; if the kidneys are impaired, it may alter excretion.
Rationale 3: The quick transit of medication through the small intestines may alter absorption.
Rationale 4: Bronchoconstriction could alter inhaled medications.
Rationale 5: Alzheimer disease will not affect the absorption of drugs.
Global Rationale: The drug cannot be absorbed if it is vomited. The quick transit of medication through the small intestines may alter absorption. Bronchoconstriction could alter inhaled medications. Diabetes will not alter absorption; if the kidneys are impaired, it may alter excretion. Alzheimer disease will not affect the absorption of drugs.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: Narcan is an antagonist that will reverse the effects of an opiate overdose.
Rationale 2: Narcan is an antagonist.
Rationale 3: Narcan will not have an additive effect.
Rationale 4: Narcan will not have a synergist effect.
Rationale 5: Narcan reverses life-threatening CNS depression.
Global Rationale: Narcan is an antagonist that will reverse the effects of an opiate overdose. Narcan will not have an additive effect or a synergistic effect. Narcan reverses life-threatening CNS depression.