Which receptor type is primarily responsible for mediating the effects of sympathetic
nervous system activation?
Alpha-1 receptors
An older adult patient with a history of forgetfulness will need to take multiple drugs
after discharge from the hospital. What provider action will most successfully promote
medication adherence in a forgetful patient?
, Schedule medications to be taken at the same times as much as possible.
A frail older adult patient is admitted to the hospital after several days of vomiting,
diarrhea, poor intake of foods and fluids, and anuria for 8 hours. What laboratory studies
will the provider order to help guide medication administration?
Plasma drug levels, serum albumin, Creatinine clearance
A patient reports that Brand X tablets work faster than Brand Y tablets of the same
amount of the same drug. Which statement informs the prescriber's response when
explaining this phenomenon to the patient?
Inactive ingredients used in composition can result in differing rates of
dissolution, which can alter the drug's onset of action.
The parents of a child with asthma ask the provider why their child cannot use oral
corticosteroids more often, because they are so effective. The provider will base the
discussion with the parents on what fact concerning oral corticosteroids?
nervous system activation?
Alpha-1 receptors
An older adult patient with a history of forgetfulness will need to take multiple drugs
after discharge from the hospital. What provider action will most successfully promote
medication adherence in a forgetful patient?
, Schedule medications to be taken at the same times as much as possible.
A frail older adult patient is admitted to the hospital after several days of vomiting,
diarrhea, poor intake of foods and fluids, and anuria for 8 hours. What laboratory studies
will the provider order to help guide medication administration?
Plasma drug levels, serum albumin, Creatinine clearance
A patient reports that Brand X tablets work faster than Brand Y tablets of the same
amount of the same drug. Which statement informs the prescriber's response when
explaining this phenomenon to the patient?
Inactive ingredients used in composition can result in differing rates of
dissolution, which can alter the drug's onset of action.
The parents of a child with asthma ask the provider why their child cannot use oral
corticosteroids more often, because they are so effective. The provider will base the
discussion with the parents on what fact concerning oral corticosteroids?
