Along with fetal alcohol syndrome,other factors that may affect the pharmacokinetics and subsequent nursing actions in neonates include

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Neonates have decreased microsomal enzyme activity, which affects drug metabolism and can increase the risk of toxicity. B is incorrect because neonates actually have decreased renal function and thus decreased glomerular filtration. C is incorrect because neonates have decreased protein binding, which can increase the free drug fraction and risk of toxicity. D is incorrect because neonates have delayed gastric emptying, which can affect drug absorption.

Along with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,other Factors That May Affect the Pharmacokinetics