, Chapter01:drug definitions, standards,andinformationsources
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multiple choice
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1. which name identifiesa drug listed bythe us food and drug administration(fda)?
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a. brand
b. nonproprietary
c. official
d. trademark
correct answer:c
the official name is the name under which a drug is listedbythe fda.the brandname, or trademark, is the
name given to a drug by its manufacturer. the nonproprietary, or generic, name is provided by the united
states adopted names council.
dif: cognitivelevel:knowledge ref: p. 9
obj: 1nat:nclex client needscategory: safe,effectivecareenvironmenttop:nursingprocess step:
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assessment con: patient education
2. which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements?
a. uspdictionaryofusan& international drug names
b. naturalmedicinescomprehensivedatabase
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c. united states pharmacopoeia/nationalformulary(uspnf)
d. drug interaction facts
correct answer:c
united states pharmacopoeia/national formulary contains information specific to nutritional supplements.
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usp dictionary of usan & international drug namesisa compilation of drug names, pronunciation guide,
and possible future fda approved drugs; it does not include nutritional
supplements. natural
medicines comprehensive database contains evidence-based information on herbal medicines and herbal
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combination products; it does not include information specific to nutritional supplements.
druginteraction factscontainscomprehensive information ondruginteractionfacts;it does not include
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nutritional supplements.
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physiological integrity
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3. which drug reference contains drugmonographsthat describeall drugs inatherapeuticclass?
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a. drugfacts and comparisons
b. druginteractionfacts
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c. handbookon injectabledrugs
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d. martindale—thecompletedrugreference
correct answer: a
drugfactsand comparisons contains drugmonographs that describeall drugsinatherapeutic class.
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monographs are formatted as tables to allow comparison of similar products, brand names,
manufacturers, cost indices, and available dosage forms online version is available.
dif: cognitivelevel:knowledge ref: p. 4table 1.2
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step: assessmentcon: safety|patient education|clinicaljudgment
4. which drug reference contains monographs about virtuallyeverysingle-entitydrugavailablein m
the united states and describes therapeutic uses of drugs, including approved and unapproved
uses?
a. martindale:thecompletedrugreference
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b. ahfsdruginformation
c. drug reference
d. drugfactsandcomparisons
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correct answer:
b
ahfsdrug informationcontains monographs about virtuallyeverysingle-entitydrugavailablein the united
states and describes therapeutic uses of drugs, including approved and unapproved uses.
dif: cognitivelevel:knowledge ref: p. 4table 1.2
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