A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy in the morning. Which ...

[go.lag]

A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy in the morning. Which laxative is most likely prescribed the evening before the colonoscopy?
 
  A) Psyllium (Metamucil)
  B) Polyethylene glycolelectrolyte solution (NuLYTELY)
  C) Castor oil
  D) Lactulose (Cephulac)

Question 2

A pediatric nurse practitioner is aware that there are many knowledge gaps that still exist in the evidence base that underlies pediatric pharmacology. Many of these knowledge gaps are rooted in
 
  A) a lack of scientific understanding of the anatomy and physiology of children and infants.
  B) the historical lack of pediatric participation in the drug testing process.
  C) the fact that research grants in pharmacology have traditionally specified adult participation.
  D) assumptions that there are no physiological differences between adults and children.

[carolinefletcherr]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Historically, researchers used only adults to test medications, and prescribers simply assumed that smaller doses would elicit the same results in smaller patients. The knowledge base surrounding anatomical and physiological differences between adults and children is substantial, and grant funding is not typically limited to adult participation.

[go.lag]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[carolinefletcherr]

Great! Please up vote