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maychende

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A client has been prescribed an expensive drug. If available, what drug group may be suggested to decrease drug cost with the healthcare provider's approval?
 
  a. Generic
  b. Trade
  c. Brand name
  d. Chemical

Question 2

A nurse is learning safe administration of controlled substances. Which would be the highest priority action on the part of the nurse when administering controlled substances?
 
  a. Maintain special written records for certain categories of controlled substances.
  b. Discard wasted controlled substance and countersign with another nurse.
  c. Ensure that only the charge nurse carries the narcotic keys.
  d. Ensure that drugs on hand and documentation match at least once weekly.


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cassie_ragen

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Generic drugs are chemically similar to brand name medications and may be cheaper because manufacturers do not have to do extensive testing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
All wasted controlled substances must be witnessed during the wasting process and countersigned in order to ensure proper control.


maychende

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Missbam101

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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