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Pharmacology Ch.2 Legal, Regulatory,
and Ethical Aspects of Drug
Administration Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What is Drug Diversion?
Ans: the illegal transfer of regulated drugs (like narcotics) from
the patient for whom it was prescribed to another person such
as a nurse for their own use
What are some controlled substances?
Ans: opioids (narcotics), some sedatives, or tranquilizers
What are some prescription drugs?
Ans: antibiotics or oral contraceptives
In the United States, who regulates the safety and effectiveness of
prescription drugs?
Ans: the Federal Prescription Drug Marketing Act (1987)
What are the most commonly abused prescription drugs?
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Ans: narcotics (opioids) and drugs given for sleep or anxiety
disorders
What % of parents give their children incorrect dosages of liquid OTC
drugs?
Ans: 40%
T/F patients in a healthcare setting can continue to take their OTC
drugs without an order?
Ans: False, there must be an order and they cannot have
possession of their OTC drugs.
What are the 3 major drug classes under the Food and Drugs Act?
Ans: 1. nonprescription drugs
2. prescription drugs
3. restricted drugs
Who regulates the OTC Drugs in Canada?
Ans: Canadian food and Drugs Act
T/F OTC drugs available in Canada differ from those in the US?
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Pharmacology Ch.2 Legal, Regulatory,
and Ethical Aspects of Drug
Administration Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What is Drug Diversion?
Ans: the illegal transfer of regulated drugs (like narcotics) from
the patient for whom it was prescribed to another person such
as a nurse for their own use
What are some controlled substances?
Ans: opioids (narcotics), some sedatives, or tranquilizers
What are some prescription drugs?
Ans: antibiotics or oral contraceptives
In the United States, who regulates the safety and effectiveness of
prescription drugs?
Ans: the Federal Prescription Drug Marketing Act (1987)
What are the most commonly abused prescription drugs?
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Ans: narcotics (opioids) and drugs given for sleep or anxiety
disorders
What % of parents give their children incorrect dosages of liquid OTC
drugs?
Ans: 40%
T/F patients in a healthcare setting can continue to take their OTC
drugs without an order?
Ans: False, there must be an order and they cannot have
possession of their OTC drugs.
What are the 3 major drug classes under the Food and Drugs Act?
Ans: 1. nonprescription drugs
2. prescription drugs
3. restricted drugs
Who regulates the OTC Drugs in Canada?
Ans: Canadian food and Drugs Act
T/F OTC drugs available in Canada differ from those in the US?
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