MEDICATION (9 GENERAL QUESTIONS, 8 PARENTERAL)
As nurses, we’re expected to know: - Name (Nomenclature) 1) Chemical Name (the precise description of the chemical composition of the drug) 2) Generic Name (Companies give this name to a drug before it becomes official; it’s given so the name can be pronounced easier. It usually becomes the official name later on.) So, Acetometaphine is both the generic name and the official name. 3) Official Name (How it is listed in the publications) Acetometophine is both generic and official. 4) Trade Name (The name given by the manufacturer for the purpose of marketing the drug (i.e. Tylenol, Celebrex – relieves pain from arthritis, and can cause heart disease
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- NURSING NR326
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medication 9 general questions
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8 parenteral
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medication qampa