Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses (18th Edition) 2023 test bank 100% correct questions and answers

Which description best defines a medication? Drug used for a therapeutic effect to treat or prevent an illness. Which definition is accurate for the trade name of a drug? The proprietary name of the drug given by a manufacturer. Which use does the MedWatch form serve? Identifying adverse effects of a drug in the general population. Which statement about drug names is correct? A drug may have multiple proprietary names. How do Schedule II drugs differ from Schedule V drugs? Schedule II drugs are more likely to cause dependence. Which legislation was written to require companies to determine the safety of medications before marketing? The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938. Which legislation was enacted to stimulate development and availability of drugs to treat rare diseases? The Orphan Drug Act. Which stage of new drug development involves giving the medication to large numbers of individuals with the disorder that the medication intends to treat? Developmental stage — Phase 3. Which governmental body was organized to gather intelligence, train, conduct research in the area of dangerous drugs and drug abuse, and enforce the Controlled Substances Act? Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). A patient with diabetes has elevated blood glucose levels and exhausted their insulin (Humulin R) medication supply. The patient cannot delay taking insulin until the primary healthcare provider is consulted. Which action by the licensed practical nurse is best in this situation according to the Canadian Food and Drugs Act and Regulations? Collaborating with the pharmacist to issue insulin to the patient imm