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The research nurse is meeting with a patient and determines, based on the
assessment, that the patient meets inclusion criteria for clinical research. The patient
agrees to participate in the clinical trial. The nurse advises the patient that which
member of the health care team has the responsibility to explain the study and
respond to questions?
a. Registered nurse
b. Pharmacist
c. Research associate
d. Health care provider - correct answer d. Health care provider
The clinical research nurse knows that only a small portion of drugs survive the
research and development process. An appreciation of the process and associated
costs grows when the nurse is aware that approximately one in how many potential
drugs is approved by the US FDA?
,a. 100
b. 1000
c. 10,000
d. 100,000 - correct answer c. 10,000
The nurse is interviewing a patient in a Phase I clinical trial. Which patient statement
indicates an understanding of this trial phase?
a. I am doing this to be sure this drug is safe.
b. I am doing this to be sure this drug is affective.
c. I hope this drug is better than the current treatment.
d. I can be part of demonstrating a cure. - correct answer a. I am doing this to be sure
this drug is safe.
The foundation of clinical trials, Good Clinical Practice, is a helpful resource for nurses.
The nurse is correct in choosing Good Clinical Practice as a reference for standards in
which areas? (Select all that apply.)
a. Design
,b. Monitoring and auditing
c. Analyses
d. Reporting
e. Outcomes evaluation - correct answer a. Design
b. Monitoring and auditing
c. Analyses
d. Reporting
Drugs may elicit different responses depending on individual client factors. List these
factors. - correct answer Age
Sex
Body mass
Health Status
Genetics
, Physician has prescribed a brand name drug for the client. The client tells the nurse
that the medication is too expensive. What is the best plan by the nurse? - correct
answer Have the doctor prescribe the generic version
The nurse is teaching a class for clients about OTC medications. How does the nurse
determine that education has been effective? - correct answer Read all the labels
carefully
Call physician if there are any questions
Advantages:
No health care provider appointment required
Often less expensive than prescription drugs
Patients can treat themselves safely if they follow directions on the label
Call MD if instructions are unclear
Disadvantages:
Patient may choose wrong drug