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A patient is prescribed a medication that has a high first-pass effect. Which route would be most appropriate to ensure adequate bioavailability?

A middle-aged client, frustrated by increasingly frequent episodes of constipation, is highly reluctant to take medications. What nonpharmacologic measure should the nurse recommend?

The nurse is teaching family members about the adverse effects of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for a 79-year-old male with Parkinson’s disease. Which adverse effects should be included in the teaching plan?

A patient with liver cirrhosis has low albumin. How does this affect drug pharmacokinetics?

A client receiving chemotherapy is prescribed metoclopramide IV. During the infusion, the client begins to experience restlessness and involuntary muscle spasms of the neck. Which action should the nurse take first?

Which of the following clients would benefit the most from an antitussive?

What is an important counseling point when using a inhaled anticholinergic such as ipratropium for asthma or COPD?

True or False?  Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of mortality in children.

Using an ABAB design, one should be aware of which of the following?

In Kevin’s experiment, animals were trained to avoid a mild foot shock. Based on the information given, Kevin’s animals have undergone?