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1. A nurse is preparing to give an oral dose of drug X to treat
a patient's high blood pressure. After giving the drug, the
nurse finds that it reduces blood pressure without serious
harmful effects, but it also causes the patient to have nausea
and headache. Based on this information, which property of
an ideal drug is this drug lacking?
A) Effectiveness
B) Safety
C) Selectivity
D) Ease of administration
Correct Answer: C) Selectivity
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,Rationale: Selectivity is the ability of a drug to elicit only the
response for which it is given. While this drug is effective (lowers
BP) and safe (no serious harmful effects), it causes additional
unwanted effects (nausea and headache), indicating a lack of
selectivity. Most drugs are non-selective to some degree. The
oral form provides ease of administration .
2. The nurse is preparing to give a drug with certain
properties. Which property of the drug is the most compelling
indication that it should not be given?
A) The drug produces an unwanted side effect
B) The drug is difficult to administer
C) The drug's effects are reversible
D) The drug is not effective for its intended purpose
Correct Answer: D) The drug is not effective for its intended
purpose
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, Rationale: If a drug is not effective, there is no justification for
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3. Why is it important for drugs to have ease of
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A) Fewer administration errors
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B) Less risk of side effects
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