Test Bank For Basic Pharmacology for Nurses 17th Edition by Michelle J. Willihnganz MS RN CNE (Author), Bruce D. Clayton BS PharmD RPh (Author) Chapter 1-48
Chapter 01: Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the name under which a drug is listed by the US 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 United States Adopted Names Council. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 2 OBJ: 1 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON: 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: p. 2 | p. 3 OBJ: 3 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON: Nutrition | Patient Education 3. What is the most comprehensive reference available to research a drug interaction? a. Drug Facts and Comparisons