Sherpath pharmacokinetics - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Drugs must be given with the most appropriate route, dosage, and timing. Why is this important? - To achieve a balance between high enough drug concentrations to be effective and to minimize the risk to the patient. The nurse understands that drugs are given with the most appropriate route, dosage, and timing to achieve a balance between high enough drug concentrations to be effective and to minimized the risk to the patient. How can the first-pass effect typically be avoided? - Administer...