If a drug follows first-order kinetics, what is true about its elimination?

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If a drug follows first-order kinetics, what is true about its elimination?

A. It follows a linear pattern. B. Elimination is constant regardless of concentration. C. Clearance changes with dose. D. The proportion eliminated remains constant over time.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A client asks, 'Is there anything we can do to start labor besides medication? I'm so ready to have this baby.' Which response is appropriate by the nurse?

A. There is nothing we can do to increase labor and hasten the birth of the baby. B. Amniocentesis is ordered to ensure the lungs are mature before we start labor. C. Some women may begin a brisk walking program to precipitate labor. D. If the cervix is ripe, the health care provider will initiate medication to soften the cervix and initiate labor.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A 33-year-old client in active labor is experiencing 'back labor' with intense pain in her lower back. Which nursing intervention would be most effective?

A. Counterpressure against the sacrum B. Pant-blow breathing techniques C. Effleurage D. Conscious relaxation or guided imagery

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A patient asks the nurse why her baby is receiving a vitamin K injection. The nurse's best response is based on what knowledge?

A. Vitamin K is important because it increases the newborn's platelets. B. A newborn baby's liver is too immature to produce vitamin K. C. A newborn lacks appropriate intestinal flora to synthesize vitamin K. D. Vitamin K isn't produced in bone marrow until an infant is 8 days old.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A 39-year-old patient who smokes one pack of cigarettes per day asks about a contraception method that is best for her. She is normotensive and has used combined hormonal contraceptives in the past. Which method would be best for this patient?

A. Combined hormonal contraceptives B. A levonorgestrel intrauterine system C. Contraceptives that contain progestin only D. Levonorgestrel (systemic) progestin

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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