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Medesa

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse plans to closely monitor an older adult client who is receiving multiple drugs for evidence of adequate excretion of the medications.
 
  Which two major organs affecting drug clearance from the body should be monitored when an older adult client is receiving multiple drugs?
  a. Kidneys and lungs
  b. Kidneys and pancreas
  c. Liver and pancreas
  d. Liver and kidneys

Question 2

The nurse prepares to administer a crushed medication to an 11-month-old child. Which food or beverage will the nurse mix with the medication to make it more palatable?
 
  a. Ginger ale
  b. Honey
  c. Jelly
  d. Milk


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The older adult client may experience a decrease in hepatic enzyme production, hepatic blood flow, and total liver function. These decreases cause a reduction in drug metabolism. A decrease in renal blood flow and decrease in glomerular filtration rate of 40 to 50 can also occur.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Medications can be made more palatable by adding jelly or syrup. Honey should not be given to infants younger than 1 year owing to the increased risk of botulism. Carbonated beverages are not appropriate to mix with medications for an infant and, depending on the medication, may interact with the medication. Milk should not be used; it may also interact with the medication.


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Medesa

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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