Author Question: As long as the circulating nurse verifies the drug with the scrub person as it is being dispensed, ... (Read 58 times)

armygirl · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

As long as the circulating nurse verifies the drug with the scrub person as it is being dispensed, it is not necessary for the scrub person to verify the name of the drug with the surgeon as it is handed up for use.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Herbal supplements are not regulated by the FDA and may cause serious problems if medical and anesthesia providers do not know a patient is taking these products.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

hanadaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
The scrub person should say the name of the drug as it is being handed to the surgeon to prevent a medication error.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
The FDA regulates drugs and pharmaceuticals, but not dietary supplements, herbs, and home remedies. The manufacturers may include a disclaimer that the substance is not approved by the FDA, but yet promote their products as treatments for everything from baldness to weight loss. Although many are useful, many can cause harm when combined with modern drugs.