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Week 4 Pharmacology
Week 4 Pharmacologu Quiz
Question | Answer |
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A patient asks a nurse why a friend who is taking the same drug responds differently to that drug. The nurse knows that the most common variation in drug response is due to differences in each patient’s: | Metabolism of drugs |
Which groups of people are especially sensitive to medication effects? (Select all that apply) | - Infants - Older adults |
A nurse is performing a preoperative drug history on a patient who is admitted to the hospital for surgery. To evaluate the risk of hemorrhage, the nurse will ask the patient about antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications as well as which dietary sup | Ginkgo biloba |
A patient will begin taking drugs for hyperlipidemia. The patient asks about using flaxseed supplements to increase fiber. What will the nurse tell this patient? | Take the flaxseed 1 hour before taking the drug |
Which claim may be made by manufacturers of dietary supplements? (Select all that apply) | - “Promotes pulmonary health.” - “Energizes and rejuvenates.” - “Reduces stress.” |