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Chapter 5

Study Guide

Exam 1

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Infants have _______ protein sites than adults, resulting in _______ risk of toxicity. ○ Fewer, increase The degree and rate of absorption of drugs in a pediatric patient are based on _____, ______, _______ and ______. ○ height, weight, age, health status Gastric PH does not reach adult acidity until between ____ and _____ years of age. ○ 2,3 Distribution of a drug throughout the body is affected by _________, _________, ______, and effectiveness of various barriers to drug transport. ○ Body fluid composition, tissue composition, protein binding capabilities Until about the age of ________ the Pediatric patient requires a ________ dose of water soluble drugs to achieve therapeutic levels. ○ 2, higher

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Use minimum restraint necessary ○ Infant Provide simple explanation ○ Toddler Allow some choice ○ Preschooler Involve Administration process ○ school age Collaborate regarding plan of care ○ Adolescent

Multiple choice The nurse is administering an oral drug with a low PH to the two-week-old infant. What is the impact of the patient's age on the absorption of this drug? ( select all that apply) A) absorption may be slower in this patient B) absorption maybe quicker in this patient C) this drug will be absorbed at the same rate as an older adult D) oral drugs should not be administered to the age group

Chapter 5

Study Guide

Exam 1

The 18 month old child has been prescribed an oral drug that is water soluble. Based on the nurses knowledge of a drug distribution, how may the dosage need to be modified for this patient in order to reach therapeutic levels? A) Alternate route B) Decrease C) increase D) No change

Blood-brain barrier in infants is immature. Which outcome is more likely an infant's? A) Increased effective drug B) more side effects from drugs C) quicker results of a drug D) higher toxicity risk

The three-year-old patient requires a topical drug. What does the nurse know about the rate of absorption for topical drugs in this age group? A) The drug will absorb faster B) the drug will absorb slower C) there will be no difference. D) it depends on the sex of the child

What are the components of pharmacokinetics? ( Select all that apply) A) Absorption B) Distribution C) Excretion D) Metabolism E) Onset

The 12 year old patient has been admitted for nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and the healthcare provider has prescribed several. What concerns will the nurse have regarding Drug Administration? ( Select all that apply) A) renal tubular function is decreased B) dehydration may lead to toxicity C) the drug should not be administered by the oral route D) rectal Administration will promote quickly absorption E) developmental levels must be considered

Chapter 5

Study Guide

Exam 1

The nurse is teaching a group of parents how to administer drugs to their children. Which elements of Drug Administration will be included in the teaching? ( Select all that apply) A) allow the child to determine the time of Drug Administration B) lightly restrain the child as needed C) raise the child after successful Administration D) never threaten the child into taking the drug E) never tell the child what to expect just give the drug F) herbal preparations should not be given to children....