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maychende

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A nurse is aware that American drug laws have a long and complex history, with numerous jurisdictions being involved. What is the primary purpose of drug laws in the United States?
 
  A) To ensure maximum choice for consumers
  B) To expedite the workload of care providers
  C) To protect the safety of the public
  D) To enhance the efficient delivery of health care

Question 2

A patient is to be switched from fluoxetine (Prozac) to isocarboxazid (Marplan). What patient education is recommended when changing to fluoxetine (Prozac)?
 
  A) Wait 5 days before starting isocarboxazid (Marplan)
  B) Wait 1 week before starting isocarboxazid (Marplan)
  C) Wait 2 weeks before starting isocarboxazid (Marplan)
  D) Wait 5 weeks before starting isocarboxazid (Marplan)


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

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The main goal of drugs laws is to protect the public by ensuring that drugs marketed for therapeutic purposes are safe and effective. Efficiency and choice are valid considerations but neither is the primary goal of American drug legislation.

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maychende

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