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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.)

A.

Morphine 2mg IV (Intravenously)

B.

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25mg Tablet

C.

Famotidine 10mg Tablet

D.

Nitroglycerin 4mg Sublingual Tablet

E.

Nitroglycerin 10mg Sublingual Tablet

F.

Acetaminophen 325mg Capsule

Question Solution

Correct Answer : B,C,F

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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