Impaired hepatic function

Drug toxicity: Select all that apply Can occur when a drug is administered in large doses and blood concentration exceeds therapeutic levels Can occur when impaired renal function impacts the excretion of a drug Results in respiratory depression Cannot be reversed Can occur when impaired hepatic function impacts the metabolism of a drug Is more likely to impact older adults due to anticipated physiologic changes with aging

Question 7 1 pts Controlled substances are categorized by schedule based on their therapeutic use and potential for abuse.

True False The rule of thumb regarding drug use in pregnancy is that medications are contraindicated unless the benefits clearly outweigh the risks. One reason for this is that some medications can cause birth defects in the developing fetus, especially during the first trimester. Medications that cause birth defects are known as Question 9 1 pts Sometimes a medication that a patient has been taking no longer causes the same reaction in the patient. Increasingly higher doses are needed to achieve a therapeutic effect. This is known as Addiction Dynamic equilibrium Tolerance Drug interaction When a medication that is given produces a response different from the intended therapeutic effect this is known as: Select all that apply primary effect secondary effect adverse effect side effect