Scsu nur 343 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Explain about the dangers of fruit/fruit juices and medications - Some fruits and fruit juices contain the enzyme cytochrome P-450 3A4. This enzyme inhibits the metabolization of medications, causing an increase in bioavailability (amount of active drug in the blood stream) and an increase in serum drug levels Explain dry Gangrenous Necrosis - The area of the body affected simpy has lost its blood supply. There is no infection and is a very slow process. May appear dry, wrinkled, brown, and...

Explain the impact of liver disease on drug metabolism - Answer The liver metabolizes drugs the most. If the liver was affected, it would not metabolize as many drugs as it used to and may cause toxicity in the patient. Small doses that were safe under normal conditions may cause severe and even fatal side-effects Explain the impact of renal disease (chronic kidney disease) on drug elimination - Answer Kidneys excrete drugs the most. If the kidneys were affected, it would not excrete as ma...

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