First-Pass Effect Can Result in a Large Fraction of an Administered

question 9

Multiple Choice

First-pass effect can result in a large fraction of an administered drug being metabolically deactivated.Which client factors will decrease the magnitude of the first-pass effect? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)Elderly client
• B)Hepatic disease
• C)Gallbladder disease
• D)Renal disease
• E)Parenteral medication administration

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Definitions:

Reward

A benefit or positive reinforcement given in response to someone's actions or behavior, often used as a motivator.

Developmental Psychology

A branch of psychology that studies how people grow and change throughout the life span, from infancy to old age.

Elderly

Individuals who are significantly beyond the average age of the adult population, often considered as those who are 65 years or older.

Developmental Psychologist

A professional specializing in understanding and explaining how and why human beings change over the course of their lives.