Types of Drug Interactions
Types of Drug Interactions ( 14 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who has renal impairment. The nurse should be aware that this can affect which pharmacokinetic process?
Absorption is not directly affected by renal impairment, although changes in fluid and electrolyte balance can indirectly affect absorption.
Distribution is not directly affected by renal impairment, although changes in fluid and electrolyte balance can indirectly affect distribution.
Metabolism is not directly affected by renal impairment, although changes in liver function can indirectly affect metabolism.
Excretion is directly affected by renal impairment because many medications are eliminated by the kidneys.
Renal impairment can affect the excretion of medications because many medications are eliminated by the kidneys.
a. Absorption is not directly affected by renal impairment, although changes in fluid and electrolyte balance can indirectly affect absorption.
b. Distribution is not directly affected by renal impairment, although changes in fluid and electrolyte balance can indirectly affect distribution.
c. Metabolism is not directly affected by renal impairment, although changes in liver function can indirectly affect metabolism.
d. Excretion is directly affected by renal impairment because many medications are eliminated by the kidneys.