Answer to Question 1
ANS: D
The purpose of enteric coating is to prevent the acids of the stomach from destroying the medication before it is effectively utilized by the body.
Sustained-release formulations allow medications to be released a little at a time throughout the day.
The first-pass effect is a process whereby a medication is broken down by the liver.
Excretion refers to the elimination of a medication's metabolic byproducts by the kidneys.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: A, B, E
Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and ibuprofen are all over-the-counter medications. Cipro and Viagra are not.
Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and ibuprofen are all over-the-counter medications and therefore do not require a prescription from a licensed physician or nurse practitioner. Cipro and Viagra do require a prescription from a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, therefore they are not over-the-counter medications.
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
The effectiveness of patient education
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A partnership between the patient and the health care provider.
A patient with Cushing’s syndrome (A) before and (B) after receiving treatment. Sharmyn McGraw
The nurse begins the general survey