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Which name of a drug should the nurse use when teaching a patient with a new prescription? A. trade B. generic and trade C. generic and chemical D. official |
B. generic and trade if you teach only one name it may lead to confusion |
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Which source of information is best for the nurse to obtain drug information? A. Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) B. Nursing journals C. United States Pharmacopeia (USP_ and National Formulary (NF) D. Electronic databases |
D. Electronic databases all can be used but electronic databases give most up-to date info |
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Which entity is responsible for monitoring drug safety in the U.S.? A. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) B. Department of Justice (DOJ) C. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) D. World Health Organization (WHO) |
C. FDA |
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Which drug schedule indicates drugs with the highest risk for abuse? A. Schedule I B. Schedule II C. Schedule III D. Schedule IV E. Schedule V |
A. Schedule I |
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How many years on average does it take for a drug to be brought to market form the time of its conception? A. 2-3 years B. 4-7 years C. 8-15 years D. 12-18 years |
C. 8-15 years |
