This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse administers a prescribed medication that is supplied as an enteric-coated tablet. The ... (Read 41 times)

SGallaher96

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 509
on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse administers a prescribed medication that is supplied as an enteric-coated tablet. The patient asks the nurse about this form of tablet. When describing how this tablet is absorbed, which response by the nurse would be most accurate?
 
  A) The medication dissolves directly from the stomach into the body.
  B) The drug breaks up into pieces as it moves through the stomach.
  C) The medication bypasses the GI tract and goes quickly into the bloodstream.
  D) The drug dissolves into fragments after it reaches your small intestine.

Question 2

After teaching a group of nursing students about pharmacokinetics, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as the first phase?
 
  A) Metabolism
  B) Absorption
  C) Distribution
  D) Excretion


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

frre432

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Enteric-coated tablets disintegrate or fragment after reaching the alkaline medium of the small intestine. Tablets and capsules break up into small particles and dissolve into body fluids in the gastrointestinal tract. Liquids and parenteral drugs are quickly absorbed into the body system.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Pharmacokinetics refers to the transportation activity of drugs in the body after administration. The first component is absorption. This is followed by distribution, metabolism, and finally excretion.


SGallaher96

  • Member
  • Posts: 509
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

chjcharjto14

  • Member
  • Posts: 342
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

Did you know?

The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.

The grey nurse shark is critically endangered on the Australian east coast. The grey nurse shark is critically endangered on the Australian east coast.
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
A, A nurse is adding a medication to an IV line as a piggyback A, A nurse is adding a medication to an IV line as a piggyback
Hubba Hubba Nurse Smiley Hubba Hubba Nurse Smiley
Nurse collaboration Nurse collaboration
Nurse administering enteral nutrition through a feeding tube. Nurse administering enteral nutrition through a feeding tube.
Video: Five phases of cardiac cycle & Atrial contraction

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library