Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
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things to know for neonatal and adolescent drug absorption
A
gastric emptying slowed, first pass elimination is reduced before of immature liver, IM absorption is faster and irregular
2
Q
Important in dosage of pediatric patients
A
height and weight
3
Q
things to know for absorption in older adults
A
gastric pH is less acidic, gastric emptying is slowed, blood flow to GI tract reduced