Galen NUR 210 Exam 1 Modules 1-3 Questions And Answers

Galen NUR 210 Exam 1 Modules 1-3 Questions And Answers Pharmacokinetics -Correct Answer-The process in which medications move through the body What are the 4 phases of pharmacokinetics? -Correct Answer-absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion Absorption -Correct Answer-happens with drug movement from the GI tract into the bloodstream. Most meds are taken by mouth. Oral absorption -Correct Answer-Takes awhile to get absorbed because it has to go through the GI system Usually takes 2-4 hours •Enteric coated aspirin - hard on stomach can not crush pill •Extended release absorbed in the small intestine IM absorption -Correct Answer-Absorbed 1-2 hours IV absorption -Correct Answer-Absorbed 30-60 minutes dissolution -Correct Answer-Dissolution happens when a po medication breaks down into particles, disintegrates, and dissolves to combine with liquid so absorption from the GI tract into the bloodstream occurs. Liquid medications are absorbed faster than solids. Food can interfere with the absorption of drugs.