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the RN is reviewing some potential disadvantages of giving medication give the oral or enteral route. The RN states the disadvantages of using this route is

7. The RN is reviewing some potential disadvantages of giving medication give the oral or enteral route. The RN states the disadvantages of using this route is: A. Safe B. Inexpensive C. Highly variable absorption D. Many side effects 8. The Nurse Practitioner prescribes Amiodarone for a client who has a dysrhythmia. The RN understand this medication to have a half-life of 30 days. Considering this long half like the RN anticipates administering this medication. A. Daily B. Twice a day C. Three times a day D. Every 6 hours.

Answer 1

7.The administration of medication via enternal route is completely inexpensive.

It is safe because error cannot happen unlike other route if administration. If given via mouth it will reach the gastrointestinal tract.The major drawback of this route is the absorption.

The absorption rate differs from other route of administration.

Side effects are common or possible in any type of medication

administration

Ans:Highly variable absorption

8.Drugs which has a very long half life is generally recommended once a day in order to prevent overdosage.

Given it more than once a day can lead to drug toxicity.

Ans :Daily