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bobypop

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The nurse assesses the older adult patient for evidence of the onset of the effectiveness of an oral preparation because age-related changes in the concentration of gastric acid can:
 
  a. change the chemical composition of the drug.
  b. increase the distribution.
  c. decrease the strength of the drug.
  d. retard absorption.

Question 2

The nurse is aware that information derived from a pharmaceutical company's drug testing to establish therapeutic dose ranges may not be appropriate for the older adult because testing:
 
  a. is not done long enough.
  b. does not require adequate follow-up.
  c. is not well regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
  d. is usually tested on healthy young persons.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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ANS: D


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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