Pharmacology NCLEX questions and answers already passed

The nurse is administering the drug losartan (Cozaar) to a client with impaired liver function. Recognizing this medication is a prodrug, the nurse monitors what effect? Reduction in the desired effect What pharmacokinetic property makes it difficult to treat a patients brain tumor? blood-brain barrier The nurse administering an acidic drug to a client, and determines that drug absorption will be enhanced if the drug is administered: a) with milk b) on an empty stomach c) with other acidic medications d) after a lipid-soluble meal b A client with cirrhosis of the liver exhibits decreased metabolic activity. The nurse anticipates which possible change in the client's drug regimen? a) a reduction in the dosage of drugs b) an increase in the dosage of drugs a A client with renal failure is at particular risk for what condition? rapid development of drug toxicity