Clayton basic pharmacology for nurses ch 1

A Canadian patient reports to the licensed practical nurse that he has purchased a drug from a retail outlet and taken it without the supervision of a healthcare professional. Which drug could this patient be referring to? - - Nicotine gum - Acetylsalicylic acid - Lower-dose ibuprofen A patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) does not qualify for the study protocol for a new antiviral drug and has no alternative therapy. Which action would the Food and Drug Administration take to expedite treatment for AIDS in this patient? - - Approve treatment with an investigational new drug (IND) - Provide fast-tracking of an investigational new drug (IND) - Allow parallel tracking of an investigational new drug (IND) According to the Canadian Food and Drugs Act and Regulations, which drug may be prescribed only by qualified practitioners? - Corticosteroids The nurse finds pills in a patient room with an unidentifiable label and without an accompanying prescription. To which drug information resource would the nurse refer to determine the name of the drug? - Physicians' Desk Reference Which action by the licensed practical nurse (LPN) is punishable according to the Controlled Substances Act? - Possessing a controlled substance as a professional Which class of drugs is classified on the basis of physiologic action? - Anticholinergics Which drugs have the highest potential for abuse? - - Amphetamine (Evekeo) - Aspirin and oxycodone (Percodan) - Hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Lortab)