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j.rubin

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The nurse is reviewing information about a new medication. All of the following are true about drug naming, EXCEPT:
 
  a. the nonproprietary name is the name assigned by the U.S. Adopted Names Council to the manufacturer who first develops the drug.
  b. the official name may be the same as the nonproprietary name.
  c. a generic drug may have only one trade name.
  d. the proprietary name is the trade name.

Question 2

The nurse is performing hygienic care for a comatose client. Which action is not recommended for the nurse to perform?
 
  a. Clean the eyes by washing from the inner canthus to the outer canthus.
  b. Turn the head to the side when flossing and brushing the teeth.
  c. Following mouth care, immediately turn the client to a prone position.
  d. Keep the client's mouth open with a floss holder



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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