A Medication Prescribed for a Neonate Is Eliminated Primarily by Hepatic

question 6

Multiple Choice

A medication prescribed for a neonate is eliminated primarily by hepatic metabolism. What action will the prescriber take to minimize risk to the infant?

• A) Prescribe a dose that is relatively lower than an adult dose when adjusted for body surface area.
• B) Prescribe a dose that is relatively higher than an adult dose when adjusted for body surface area.
• C) Increase the frequency of medication dosing.
• D) Discontinue the drug after one or two doses.

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Definitions:

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers at various prices.

Decrease In Demand

A downward shift in the demand curve for a product, indicating that consumers now desire less of the product at each price level.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a specific price level, at a given point in time, often depicted as a point on a demand curve.

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product, service, or resource, usually to protect consumers.