Author Question: What should the nurse do when writing the trade and generic name of a drug? a. Capitalize both ... (Read 11 times)

TVarnum · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What should the nurse do when writing the trade and generic name of a drug?

a. Capitalize both trade and generic names.
b. Capitalize the trade name but not the generic name.
c. Capitalize only the generic name.
d. The trade name is not capitalized.

Question 2

Which key points should the nurse include when providing patient education for a patient receiving medications? (Select all that apply.)

a. Common side effects
b. Intended use
c. Drug brand name only
d. Expected actions
e. Any special directions

bassamabas · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Generic names are not capitalized when written. The first letter of the trade name is capitalized, and sometimes other letters as well.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
When providing patient education for medication administration the nurse should include information such as common side effects, intended use and expected actions, generic and brand names of the drug, and any special directions such as take with meals.