Chapter 01 Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources

Chapter 01  Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

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: Page 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment
NOT: CONCEPT(S): Patient Education

2. Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements?
a.
USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names
b.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
c.
United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF)
d.
Drug Interaction Facts

ANS: C
United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary contains information specific to nutritional supplements. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names is a 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 combination products; it does not include information specific to nutritional supplements. Drug Interaction Facts contains comprehensive information on drug interaction facts; it does not include nutritional supplements.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 2 | Page 3
OBJ: 4 TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
NOT: CONCEPT(S): Nutrition; Patient Education

3. What is the most comprehensive reference available to research a drug interaction?
a.
Drug Facts and Comparisons
b.
Drug Interaction Facts
c.
Handbook on Injectable Drugs
d.
Martindale—The Complete Drug Reference

ANS: B
First published in 1983, Drug Interaction Facts is the most comprehensive book available on drug interactions. In addition to monographs listing various aspects of drug interactions, this information is reviewed and updated by an internationally renowned group of physicians and pharmacists with clinical and scientific expertise.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 3 OBJ: 3
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
NOT: CONCEPT(S): Safety; Patient Education; Clinical Judgment

4. The physician has written an order for a drug with which the nurse is unfamiliar. Which section of the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) is most helpful to get information about this drug?
a.
Manufacturer’s section
b.
Brand and Generic Name section
c.
Product Category section
d.
Product Information section

ANS: B
A physician’s order would include the brand and/or generic name of the drug. The alphabetic index in the PDR would make this section the most user friendly. Based on a physician’s order, manufacturer’s information and classification information would not be known. The Manufacturer’s section is a roster of manufacturers. The Product Category section lists products subdivided by therapeutic classes, such as analgesics, laxatives, oxytocics, and antibiotics. The Product Information section contains reprints of the package inserts for the major products of manufacturers.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 3 OBJ: 3
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
NOT: CONCEPT(S): Safety; Patient Education; Clinical Judgment

5. Which online drug reference makes available to health care providers and the public a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about medicines?
a.
American Drug Index
b.
American Hospital Formulary
c.
DailyMed
d.
Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR)

ANS: C
DailyMed makes available to health care providers and the public a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about medicines. The American Drug Index is not appropriate for patient use. The American Hospital Formulary is not appropriate for patient use. The PDR is not appropriate for patient use.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 4 OBJ: 4
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
NOT: CONCEPT(S): Safety; Patient Education; Clinical Judgment