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madam-professor

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A student nurse verbalizes understanding of medication administration in adolescents when she states:
 
  1. Teens absorb medication at the same rate as adults..
   2. Most approved medications are safe for kids too..
   3. Medications are metabolized faster by a patient in puberty..
   4. Puberty has no effect on the elimination of medications..

Question 2

Identify food sources that are recommended for children to receive iron. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Spinach
   2. Broccoli
   3. Carrots
   4. Chicken breasts
   5. Chick peas


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Kedrick2014

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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1. After puberty, medication metabolism decreases to adult levels. Until that time, the teen will have a higher metabolism.
2. Over 75percent of medications are not approved for use in pediatric patients.
3. Most medications are metabolized faster by a patient in puberty.
4. Metabolizing medications is affected by puberty.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Green spinach is an iron source.
2. Broccoli is an iron source.
3. Carrots have beta-carotene and fiber, not iron.
4. Chicken breasts do not contain iron, but are a good source of protein.
5. Chick peas are not a good source of iron.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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