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altibaby

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A prototype drug is a single drug in a class and can be compared with all other medications in the class. The benefit of studying the prototype drug is that the nurse would be able to predict characteristics of other drugs in the same class, including
 
  1. which drugs have the most favorable safety profile.
  2. their therapeutic indications.
  3. their actions and adverse effects.
  4. their specific clinical use.
  5. contraindications specific to any drug in that group.

Question 2

A physician may telephone in an order for which of the following?
 
  1. Morphine
  2. Marijuana
  3. Cocaine
  4. Codeine


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

Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Rationale: The prototype drug does not provide a safety profile of other drugs in the same class.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Schedule I and II drugs cannot be ordered via the telephone. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug, and cocaine and morphine are Schedule II drugs, while codeine is a Schedule III drug. (p. 15)


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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