NUR 160: Chapter 1 Drug Definitions
EAQ
Which category of drugs falls under Schedule III according to the Canadian Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act, 1997? - correct answer ✔✔Amphetamines
Which statement by the nursing student indicates understanding of the Canadian drug names? - correct
answer ✔✔The brand name of a drug in Canada may be different from that in the United States.
Which class of drugs is classified on the basis of physiologic action? - correct answer ✔✔Anticholinergics
Which non prescription sale of codeine phosphate preparation is liable for punishment according to the
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act? - correct answer ✔✔10 mg of codeine phosphate per solid dosage
unit
The Durham Humphrey Amendment serves which function? - correct answer ✔✔Division of medicines
into prescription and nonprescription drugs based on safety
Which drug information is beneficial for a patient with a prescription for aspirin with codeine? - correct
answer ✔✔"There is a high potential for psychological dependence."
A new drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acquired a black box warning.
Which aspect of the drug would be included in the warning? - correct answer ✔✔Its potentially life-
threatening complications
Which statement is true regarding Schedule V drugs according to the Controlled Substances Act? -
correct answer ✔✔Diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil) belong to Schedule V.
Which method of classification is followed in classifying these drugs? - correct answer ✔✔Therapeutic
effect
EAQ
Which category of drugs falls under Schedule III according to the Canadian Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act, 1997? - correct answer ✔✔Amphetamines
Which statement by the nursing student indicates understanding of the Canadian drug names? - correct
answer ✔✔The brand name of a drug in Canada may be different from that in the United States.
Which class of drugs is classified on the basis of physiologic action? - correct answer ✔✔Anticholinergics
Which non prescription sale of codeine phosphate preparation is liable for punishment according to the
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act? - correct answer ✔✔10 mg of codeine phosphate per solid dosage
unit
The Durham Humphrey Amendment serves which function? - correct answer ✔✔Division of medicines
into prescription and nonprescription drugs based on safety
Which drug information is beneficial for a patient with a prescription for aspirin with codeine? - correct
answer ✔✔"There is a high potential for psychological dependence."
A new drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acquired a black box warning.
Which aspect of the drug would be included in the warning? - correct answer ✔✔Its potentially life-
threatening complications
Which statement is true regarding Schedule V drugs according to the Controlled Substances Act? -
correct answer ✔✔Diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil) belong to Schedule V.
Which method of classification is followed in classifying these drugs? - correct answer ✔✔Therapeutic
effect
