Nurs 6521 Week 1 Advanced Pharmacology Quiz Latest 2021

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Question 1 1 out of 1 points In which of the following patients would a nurse expect to experience alterations in drug metabolism? Response Feedback : The liver is the most important site for d... rug metabolism. If the liver is not functioning effectively, as with cirrhosis, drugs will not be metabolized normally and toxic levels could develop. Drug dosage will have to be altered to ensure normal levels in the body. The patient with kidney stones and the patient in acute renal failure would most likely have alterations in drug excretion. If there are no complications with the cervical cancer patient, there should be no alterations in drug therapy.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 56-year-old female patient has been admitted to the hospital with chronic muscle spasms and has been prescribed a new medication to treat the spasms. She has a poorly documented allergy to eggs, synthetic clothes, and perfumes. What is the priority action of the nurse to ensure that prescribed medication does not experience an allergic reaction? [Show More]

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