The nurse is caring for a client who recently was diagnosed with a terminal illness. The client says to the nurse, “I was told this morning that I have 3 to 6 months to live. I have to keep the faith.” Which response by the nurse is appropriate when considering the needs of this client? 

List two topical routes of drug administration that are used to provide systemic distribution and give a drug example for each.

List and describe two variables discussed in class that influence an individual patient’s response to a medication.

What is the purpose of applying an enteric coating to a tablet?

Grade the renal function in patients with the following creatinine clearances: 12 ml/min  [grade1] 43 ml/min  [grade2] 69 ml/min  [grade3] 82 ml/min  [grade4]

Using the attached graphic, determine the following for this drug: 1. The onset of action 2. The duration of action 3. The therapeutic range   

Clonidine binds to alpha receptors in the bran to cause vasodilation and reduced blood pressure. What level of drug action does this represent?

Define the term “affinity” as it applies to a receptor agonist.

What is the difference between a noncompetitive antagonist and a competitive antagonist?

Referencing the picture, what receptor term best describes the primary difference between these two equianalgesic doses of heroin vs fentanyl?