Interactions between drugs and nutrients in the kidney that ...

[stephzh]

Interactions between drugs and nutrients in the kidney that result in increased excretion or reabsorption is classified as:
 
  1. Alteration in excretion.
   2. Alteration in bioavailability.
   3. Alteration in metabolism.
   4. Alteration in polypharmacy.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has been on parenteral nutrition (PN) for 5 days. The nurse is constantly monitoring the client's status to ensure he is doing well.
 
  Which of the following are possible side effects of PN that will require immediate attention? Select all that apply. A) Shortness of breath D) Tightness of chest
  B) Elevated temperature E) Jaundice
  C) Drop in blood glucose levels

[Tabitha_2016]

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: Interactions between drugs and nutrients in the kidney can cause increased excretion or reabsorption of the by-products of metabolism. Alterations in bioavailability refer to changes in the absorption of drugs and nutrients. Alterations in metabolism refer to alterations that occur once after digestion and absorption when substances are in the circulation. Polypharmacy refers to the use of many drugs which can increase the likelihood of drug/nutrient or drug/drug interactions.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D, E
Feedback:
Side effects of PN can include weight gain, elevated temperature or sepsis, high blood glucose levels, shortness of breath, tightness of chest, anemia, nausea or vomiting, jaundice, allergy, pneumothorax, or cardiac arrhythmias.

[stephzh]

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[bdobbins]

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