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When administering medications to infants, it is important to remember which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Immaturity of renal function in infancy causes infants to excrete drugs less efficiently Infants have immature livers, which slow drug metabolism Infants are more sensitive to medications that act on the central nervous system (CNS).

The nurse recognizes that which factor(s) would contribute to digoxin toxicity in a 92-year-old patient? (Select all that apply.)

Impaired renal function High affinity of the drug to albumin in blood plasma

The nurse is providing patient teaching about antacids. Which statements about antacids are accurate? (Select all that apply.)

Magnesium-based antacids cause diarrhea. Rebound hyperacidity may occur with calcium-based antacids Antacids neutralize acid in the stomach

Which instruction(s) given by the nurse will assist a patient to cope with the common adverse effects of anticholinergic medications? (Select all that apply.)

"Increase fluids daily." "Suck on candy or ice chips."

The nurse is reviewing the uses of oral laxatives. Which conditions are general contraindications to or cautions about the use of oral laxatives? (Select all that apply.)

. Undiagnosed abdominal pain Nausea and vomiting Fecal impaction

Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient with renal failure about antacid therapy for treatment of heartburn? (Select all that apply.)

Aluminum hydroxide antacids can cause constipation Antacids neutralize gastric acid

Which adverse effects will the nurse expect in a teenage patient who is using topical tretinoin (Retin-A)? (Select all that apply.)

Crusted skin, Altered skin pigmentation Red and edematous blisters

The nurse is assessing a patient with constipation. Which situation(s) would cause constipation? (Select all that apply.)

Diet low in fiber and/or residue Iron supplements, Use of morphine

Which adverse effect(s) is/are common when a patient is receiving a cholinergic agent? (Select all that apply.)

Dizziness Nausea, Bradycardia

Which drug therapy is aimed at reducing gastric acid secretions? (Select all that apply.)

H-2 Antagonists Proton Pump Inhibitors