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sheilaspns

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A nurse is preparing to administer an oral drug that is best absorbed in an acidic environment. How will the nurse give the drug?
 
  a. On an empty stomach
  b. With a full glass of water
  c. With food
  d. With high-fat food

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication that is water-soluble. The nurse understands that this drug
 
  a. must be taken on an empty stomach.
  b. requires active transport for absorption.
  c. should be taken with fatty foods.
  d. will readily diffuse into the gastrointestinal tract.


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

ANS: C
Food can stimulate the production of gastric acid so medications requiring an acidic environment should be given with a meal. High-fat foods are useful for drugs that are lipid soluble.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Water-soluble drugs require a carrier enzyme or protein to pass through the GI membrane.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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