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

Author Question: When teaching a patient about development of tolerance, the nurse should include which information? ... (Read 49 times)

Davideckstein7

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
on: Jul 23, 2018
When teaching a patient about development of tolerance, the nurse should include which information?
 
  1. The phenomenon occurs only with opioids.
  2. The patient will require more drug for the same effect to be achieved.
  3. The patient requires a stable dose of medication until the drug is discontinued.
  4. Addiction is likely to develop if the drug is not tapered.

Question 2

When adjusting doses of a particular drug for variations in patient size, the most accurate dose determination can be calculated based on:
 
  1. the drug's pharmacokinetics.
  2. the patient's creatinine clearance.
  3. the patient's ideal body weight.
  4. the patient's body surface area.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

lgoldst9

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 372
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4


Davideckstein7

  • Member
  • Posts: 555
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

alexanderhamilton

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

Did you know?

A good example of polar molecules can be understood when trying to make a cake. If water and oil are required, they will not mix together. If you put them into a measuring cup, the oil will rise to the top while the water remains on the bottom.

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.

Proper placement and monitoring of an automatic blood pressure cuff will reduce the risk of injury o Proper placement and monitoring of an automatic blood pressure cuff will reduce the risk of injury o
Stained section of cerebral cortex from autopsy of a patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Stained section of cerebral cortex from autopsy of a patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
How a catalyst circumvents unfavorable charge development during cleavage of an amide How a catalyst circumvents unfavorable charge development during cleavage of an amide
Coding of Olfactory Information Coding of Olfactory Information
Development of the Endocrine System Development of the Endocrine System
Development of the Eyes and Ears: External View - 28 days Embryo Development of the Eyes and Ears: External View - 28 days Embryo
Video: Action potentials - electrical characteristics and generation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library