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Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What is the name under which a drug is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)?
a. Brand
b. Nonproprietary
c. Official
d. Trademark
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The official name is the name under which a drug is listed by the FDA. The brand name, or
trademark, is the name given to a drug by its manufacturer. The nonproprietary, or generic,
name is provided by the U.S. Adopted Names Council.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 1 OBJ: 2
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment
2. Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements?
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, Chapter 1: Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What is the name under which a drug is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)?
a. Brand
b. Nonproprietary
c. Official
d. Trademark
ANS: C
The official name is the name under which a drug is listed by the FDA. The brand name, or
trademark, is the name given to a drug by its manufacturer. The nonproprietary, or generic,
name is provided by the U.S. Adopted Names Council.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 1 OBJ: 2
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment
2. Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements?
a. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names
b. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
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c. United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF)
d. Drug Interaction Facts
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ANS: C
United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary contains information specific to
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nutritional supplements. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names is a
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compilation of drug names, pronunciation guide, and possible future FDA approved drugs;
it does not include nutritional supplements. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
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contains evidence based information on herbal medicines and herbal combination products;
it does not include information specific to nutritional supplements. Drug Interaction Facts
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contains comprehensive information on drug interaction facts; it does not include
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nutritional supplements.
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