NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following is affected by disease, a patient’s age, genetic makeup and characteristics of a drug?
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absorption of a drug
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metabolism of a drug
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distribution of a drug
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excretion of a drug
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Several factors impact drug distribution. These factors include the concentration of drug transporters in blood, pH, perfusion, body water composition, body fat composition, and most certainly disease conditions (e.g., volume depletion, burns, third spacing).
Detailed explanation-2: -As you get older, body changes can affect the way medicines are absorbed and used. For example, changes in the digestive system can affect how fast medicines enter the bloodstream. Changes in body weight can influence the amount of medicine you need to take and how long it stays in your body.
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