Basic Pharmacology for Nurses 17th Ed by Clayton - Willihnganz - Test Bank

Chapter 01: Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources

Clayton/Willihnganz: Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 17th Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. What is the name under which a drug is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

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?

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?

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 update