The Nurse Recognizes That Which Physiological Change During Pregnancy Can

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes that which physiological change during pregnancy can alter absorption of medication?

• A)Decreased levels of progesterone cause a decrease in gastric tone and intestinal motility.
• B)High estrogen levels cause decreased hydrochloric acid production,which may affect the absorption of certain acid labile drugs.
• C)An enlarging uterus presses against the stomach,resulting in increased gastric emptying.
• D)Increased levels of progesterone increase pulmonary blood flow,resulting in higher serum levels for respiratory drugs.

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