Which of the following patients would benefit from a p.r.n. drug regimen?
A) one who had thoracic surgery 12 hours ago
B) one who had thoracic surgery 4 days ago
C) one who has intractable pain
D) one who has chronic pain
Question 2
A patient tells the nurse that he takes laxatives every day but is still constipated. The nurse's response is based on which of the following?
A) Habitual laxative use is the most common cause of chronic constipation.
B) If laxatives are not effective, the patient should begin to use enemas.
C) A laxative that works by a different method should be used.
D) Chronic constipation is nothing to be concerned about.
3.6 Vaginal drug administration: (a) instilling a vaginal suppository
Intramuscular drug administration: (a) cross section of skin showing depth of needle insertion
Plasma protein binding and drug availability: (a) drug exists in a free state or bound to plasma pro
Documented Herb–Drug Interactions
Liposomal amphotericin B: Drug molecules are embedded in the lipid bilayer.
Dose-response relationship. As the dose of a drug increases, a maximal response or plateau is ...