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big1devin

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During treatment of amebiasis with chloroquine (Aralen Phosphate), the nurse assesses the patient for what adverse effects?
 
  A) Diarrhea
  B) Weight gain
  C) Hypertension
  D) Seizures

Question 2

What does the lipid solubility of the drug influence?
 
  A) Absorption of the drug
  B) Metabolism of the drug
  C) Excretion of the drug
  D) Distribution of the drug



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With amebicides, observe for anorexia, nausea, vomiting, epigastric burning, and diarrhea that can lead to malnutrition and significant weight loss, which the nurse assesses for with each visit to intervene before significant malnutrition occurs. Weight gain, hypertension, or seizures are not associated adverse effects.

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Factors that can affect distribution include the drug's lipid solubility and ionization and the perfusion of the reactive tissue. The lipid solubility of a drug does not influence absorption, metabolism, or excretion.




big1devin

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

 

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