This episode dives into the many factors that influence medication dosages and responses, highlighting how body weight, age, sex, genetics, diet, and medical conditions can affect the way medications work. Special emphasis is given to pediatric and geriatric pharmacology, exploring why children and older adults often require different approaches to medication administration. Learn about considerations for safe drug use during pregnancy, lactation, and reproductive health, and gain insights on promoting medication adherence in clients with unique physiological needs.

All information in this podcast is sourced from ATI and the 2023 edition of Fundamentals of Nursing by Taylor.