Pharmacokinetics

Which of the following clients would likely require a dose adjustment for medications due to improper processing of the medication? Select all that apply.

Which of the following methods of administration would result in the fastest rate of absorption?

Which of the following processes are components of pharmacokinetics? Select all that apply.

A nurse is reviewing a medication’s pharmacokinetics. Which of the following is part of a drug’s pharmacokinetics? Select all that apply.

A nurse received report on a client who is receiving aminoglycoside. After reviewing orders the nurse sees an order for a trough level. The nurse knows that trough levels are used to ensure adequate clearance of which of the following?

A client is prescribed a topical glucocorticoid. The nurse knows that the absorption of glucocorticoid cream is greater in which of the following areas? Select all that apply.

The nurse preceptor is discussing drug absorption with a student nurse. The nurse asks which route absorbs medication the fastest when a precise serum drug level increase is desired. Which of the following responses by the student is correct?

The nurse is providing a medication schedule for a client taking aluminum/magnesium antacid for gastritis. To promote the best absorption, this drug should be given when? Select all that apply.

If a drug experiences a strong first-pass metabolism, which route is the best for administration?

How does passive absorption of medications occur?