A nurse is talking to a client about their medications. The ...

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A nurse is talking to a client about their medications. The client tells the nurse that one of the medications on the list is on a negative formulary list and asks what this means. What is the best response by the nurse?
 
  1. This means the medication can only be dispensed using the trade name medication.
  2. This means the medication can only be dispensed using the generic medication.
  3. This means the medication cannot be dispensed until the order is verified with the physician a second time before dispensing the trade name medication.
  4. This means the medication can be dispensed as either the generic or trade name medication.

Question 2

The nurse who is presenting community education about cancer prevention would evaluate understanding of the message when he overhears which statements at the break?
 
  1. I've been thinking about trying a vegetarian diet. Now may be a good time.
  2. I am going to call my doctor and schedule a pap smear.
  3. I think I will start taking vitamin A and selenium.
  4. I've never been a drinker, but I am going to start drinking a glass of wine with dinner.
  5. I am going to read the label on that new bottle of sunscreen I bought.

[onowka]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: A negative formulary is a list of trade name drugs that pharmacists may not dispense as generic drugs.
Rationale 2: A negative formulary is a list of trade name drugs that pharmacists may not dispense as generic drugs.
Rationale 3: A negative formulary is a list of trade name drugs that pharmacists may not dispense as generic drugs.
Rationale 4: A negative formulary is a list of trade name drugs that pharmacists may not dispense as generic drugs.

Global Rationale: A negative formulary is a list of trade name drugs that pharmacists may not dispense as generic drugs.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,5
Rationale 1: It is not necessary to become a vegetarian, but following a plant-based diet may help to reduce risk of cancer.
Rationale 2: Regular screenings will help catch changes that may become malignant.
Rationale 3: Taking vitamin and mineral supplements is not shown to reduce cancer risk.
Rationale 4: The patient who does not already drink alcohol should not start drinking. Those who do drink alcohol should limit or eliminate its use.
Rationale 5: Sunscreen use is recommended to help prevent skin cancer.

Global Rationale: It is not necessary to become a vegetarian, but following a plant-based diet may help to reduce risk of cancer. Regular screenings will help catch changes that may become malignant. Taking vitamin and mineral supplements is not shown to reduce cancer risk. The patient who does not already drink alcohol should not start drinking. Those who do drink alcohol should limit or eliminate its use. Sunscreen use is recommended to help prevent skin cancer.

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