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Which factor affects drug dosage by leading to decreased metabolism of the drug?
Which factor affects drug dosage by leading to decreased metabolism of the drug?
- Increased body water
- Heat
- Old age (correct)
- Being underweight
What environmental factor can increase the metabolism of a drug?
What environmental factor can increase the metabolism of a drug?
- Increased heat (correct)
- High altitude
- Humidity
- Cold temperature
In what situation might a patient require an increased drug dose?
In what situation might a patient require an increased drug dose?
- Consuming a meal before taking the drug
- Old age
- Being underweight (correct)
- Disease process altering dosage requirements
Which individual may accumulate fat soluble drugs due to increased fat content?
Which individual may accumulate fat soluble drugs due to increased fat content?
What dosage form is likely to act more rapidly when taken on an empty stomach?
What dosage form is likely to act more rapidly when taken on an empty stomach?
Which factor may alter the dosage requirements of a drug by affecting metabolism?
Which factor may alter the dosage requirements of a drug by affecting metabolism?
Which route of drug administration targets a specific area and minimizes systemic side effects?
Which route of drug administration targets a specific area and minimizes systemic side effects?
What is a disadvantage of the systemic route of drug administration?
What is a disadvantage of the systemic route of drug administration?
Which type of drug administration involves delivering a drug to the bloodstream for circulation throughout the body?
Which type of drug administration involves delivering a drug to the bloodstream for circulation throughout the body?
What is a unique feature of transdermal drug administration?
What is a unique feature of transdermal drug administration?
Why is the intranasal route advantageous for drug administration?
Why is the intranasal route advantageous for drug administration?
Which route of drug administration has a slower onset compared to some local routes?
Which route of drug administration has a slower onset compared to some local routes?
What must both nurses do following each administration of medication?
What must both nurses do following each administration of medication?
Which item is NOT part of the '8Rs' for administering drugs?
Which item is NOT part of the '8Rs' for administering drugs?
What should be recorded in the controlled drug record book?
What should be recorded in the controlled drug record book?
Which aspect is NOT included in the medication record?
Which aspect is NOT included in the medication record?
What is the primary purpose of recording each dose of medicine soon after administration?
What is the primary purpose of recording each dose of medicine soon after administration?
Which step should be followed before giving a drug to the patient?
Which step should be followed before giving a drug to the patient?
Who can prescribe controlled substances such as major pain killers and sedatives?
Who can prescribe controlled substances such as major pain killers and sedatives?
What are prescription drugs also known as?
What are prescription drugs also known as?
What instructions are typically given in a prescription to the pharmacist?
What instructions are typically given in a prescription to the pharmacist?
How should a prescription usually be recorded in the patients' medical record?
How should a prescription usually be recorded in the patients' medical record?
What is required on a prescription for it to be valid?
What is required on a prescription for it to be valid?
How can a prescription be sent directly to the pharmacist without physical transfer?
How can a prescription be sent directly to the pharmacist without physical transfer?
Which route of drug administration involves the skin?
Which route of drug administration involves the skin?
In which administration technique does the patient need to remain lying on one side for 5 minutes?
In which administration technique does the patient need to remain lying on one side for 5 minutes?
Which drug coating is specifically designed to be administered with antacids or in an acidic environment?
Which drug coating is specifically designed to be administered with antacids or in an acidic environment?
Which route of administration is known for being the quickest way to deliver a drug into the bloodstream?
Which route of administration is known for being the quickest way to deliver a drug into the bloodstream?
What is the main advantage of intravenous (IV) drug administration?
What is the main advantage of intravenous (IV) drug administration?
Which drug administration route involves hitting the brain quickly and getting absorbed efficiently?
Which drug administration route involves hitting the brain quickly and getting absorbed efficiently?
What is the purpose of automated dispensing systems in hospitals?
What is the purpose of automated dispensing systems in hospitals?
Which route involves deposition of drugs directly into bones?
Which route involves deposition of drugs directly into bones?
What is the main advantage of transdermal drug administration?
What is the main advantage of transdermal drug administration?
Which type of drug administration requires patients to wear gloves while handling the medication?
Which type of drug administration requires patients to wear gloves while handling the medication?
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