ATI RN
ATI Nur 112 Fundamentals Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Smoking cigarettes affects drug metabolism by causing the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Liver to metabolize drugs more rapidly. Smoking cigarettes induces enzymes in the liver, such as cytochrome P450, which increases the rate at which drugs are metabolized. This leads to a faster breakdown of drugs, reducing their effectiveness.
Choice A is incorrect because the kidney's primary function is to excrete waste, not metabolize drugs.
Choice C is incorrect as smoking typically speeds up drug metabolism in the liver, not slow it down.
Choice D is incorrect as smoking does not affect the kidney's ability to excrete drugs.
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