A Client Asks the NP About the Differences in Drug

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client asks the NP about the differences in drug effects between men and women. What is known about the differences between the pharmacokinetics of men and women?

• A) Body temperature varies between men and women.
• B) Muscle mass is greater in women.
• C) Percentage of fat differs between genders.
• D) Proven subjective factors exist between the genders.

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Definitions:

Lipid Transmitters

Lipid transmitters refer to a class of signaling molecules derived from lipids that participate in communication within the nervous system.

Appetite

The desire to eat food, often due to hunger or the palatability of food, regulated by neurological and hormonal signals.

Precursor Molecule

A compound that participates in the chemical reaction that produces another compound, often referring to the initial substances in biosynthetic pathways.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals produced by neurons that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, playing critical roles in the communication within the brain and the entire nervous system.