Pharm.

the order reads: lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg IV STAT. the nurse should administer the drug immediately and once the nurse finds an order written as Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg q4h. the nurse should check with the provider who wrote the order a drug is noted to have extensive FIRST PASS EFFECT. the provider is considering another choice of route. the nurse would expect the drug to be given through all of the following route except -IV -IM -patch -rectal rectal you were asked to describe ...

When the drug is in bloodstream after administration, is disintegrated out of stomach this is called? A. metabolism B. absorption C. excretion D. distribution - B The movement of a drug from circulatory system to body tissues is called what? A. distribution B. metabolism C. excretion D. absorption - A This occurs when a drug is altered in chemical structure, most are done in the liver. A. excretion B. distribution C. absorption D. metabolism (biotransformation) - D Eliminat...