Exam 2: Pharmacokinetics,Pharmacodynamics,and Pharmacogenetics

The nurse is preparing to administer a drug that is ordered to be given twice daily.The nurse reviews the medication information and learns that the drug has a half-life of 24 hours.What will the nurse do next?

Which patients are at high risk for drug interactions?

The nurse is reviewing medication information with a nursing student prior to administering an oral drug and notes that the drug has extensive first-pass effects.Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching about this medication?

The nurse is preparing to administer a drug that is eliminated through the kidneys.The nurse reviews the patient's chart and notes that the patient has increased serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN).The nurse will perform which action?

The nurse is educating the parent of a 20-month-old toddler about OTC products to treat cold symptoms.Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has taken an overdose of aspirin several hours prior.The provider orders sodium bicarbonate to be given.The nurse understands that this drug is given for which purpose?