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j.rubin

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on: Jul 11, 2018
An older adult is taking diazepam several times a day. What does the nurse specifically monitor for?
 
  a. Tachycardia
  b. A hangover effect
  c. Agitation
  d. Hypertension

Question 2

What age-related changes in the stomach can cause increased drug absorption and possibly drug toxicity?
 
  a. Decreased gastric motility
  b. Gastric reflux disease
  c. Inability of gastric cells to transport the drug
  d. Decreased peristalsis


k.lashomb

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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


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