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    ATI nurs 180 Pharmacology Final Proctored Exam
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    The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a 54-year-old client. Which medications taken would be affected by the first-pass effect? (Select All that Apply.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Morphine administered intravenously bypasses the gastrointestinal tract and liver, avoiding the first-pass effect entirely. B. Diphenhydramine in tablet form is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract and undergoes significant first-pass metabolism in the liver, affecting its bioavailability. C. Famotidine in tablet form is also subject to first-pass metabolism, which can reduce its effectiveness. D. Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are designed to bypass the first-pass metabolism by being absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes. E. The same applies to nitroglycerin 10mg sublingual tablets; they also avoid the first-pass effect due to sublingual administration. F. Acetaminophen is taken orally and undergoes first-pass metabolism in the liver, which can significantly affect its overall bioavailability.

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