NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Medical Knowledge

Even at low doses, what type of patient can expect to develop toxic blood levels of a drug?
  1. Infants
  2. Those with liver problems
  3. Those with kidney problems
  4. Elderly
Explanation
Answer - B - Even at low doses, patients with liver problems can expect to develop toxic blood levels of a drug. Most drugs are metabolized, or bio-transformed, in the liver. Patients with preexisting lever disease can be expected to develop toxic blood levels of drugs at lower doses than do those with healthy livers. If you suspect your patient has an impaired liver, consider administering a reduced dose.
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