Author Question: Which patient(s) require(s) special considerations for medication administration? (Select all that ... (Read 59 times)

ETearle · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which patient(s) require(s) special considerations for medication administration? (Select all that apply.)

a. A 29-year-old pregnant woman
b. A 2-month-old baby
c. An 18-year-old college student
d. A 45-year-old farmer
e. An 82-year-old retired nurse

Question 2

Which factor(s) in a patient would influence GI absorption of medications? (Select all that apply.)

a. Stomach pH
b. Level of consciousness
c. Fever
d. Blood flow to gastric mucosa
e. Weight
f. Body surface area

shoemake · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, E
Drug therapy during pregnancy should be avoided. Recommendations by the provider are necessary during any stage of pregnancy. Pediatric and elderly patients are affected by differences in muscle mass and blood flow to muscles, as well as other physiological systems. Teenagers and adult patients do not typically require special considerations for medication administration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D
Absorption by passive diffusion across the membranes depends on the pH of the environment. Increased blood flow to gastric mucosa increases absorption of medication and decreases time of absorption. Drug absorption does not depend on the mental status of the patient. Fever does not affect drug absorption. The patient's absolute weight and body surface area do not affect drug absorption, although problems associated with weight greater than or less than normal may be a factor in the process.