Identification may include
- explanations of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
- physical factors
- age
- weight
- gender
- disease states
- genetic factors
- psychological factors
- diet
- exercise
- mental state
- past history of response to drugs
- drug administration factors
- dosage form
- route of administration
- time of administration.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What health factors affect a client’s interactions with drugs?
- What factors, such as blood levels, affect drug absorption?
- What factors affect drug distribution?
- What factors affect drug metabolism/biotransformation?
- What factors influence drug excretion?