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Bioavailability of orally administered drugs is initially associated with which physiologic phenomenon?
 
  a. Rate of renal excretion
  b. First-pass metabolism
  c. Synaptic transmission
  d. Bloodbrain barrier

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A patient says to the nurse, I dreamed I could not breathe and was being attacked. When I woke up, I felt emotionally drained, as though I hadn't rested well. Which comment would be appropriate if the nurse seeks to interpret?
 
  a. It sounds as though you were uncomfortable with the content of your dream.
  b. So you are saying that you were not able to breathe and felt in danger?
  c. I understand. Thank you for telling me about your bad dream.
  d. So, you feel as though you had a poor night's sleep?



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Answer to Question 1

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First-pass metabolism in the liver reduces the bioavailability of orally administered drugs. The other options do not occur first.

Answer to Question 2

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The technique of interpreting is therapeutic and helps the nurse examine meaning and importance of the experience. The distracters use other techniques.




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