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Bernana

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A drug's trade name is used in advertisements and marketing and is often easy to remember. Which drug names are trade names? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Dimetapp
  b. Lanoxin
  c. Hydromorphone
  d. Pen-Vee K
  e. Meperidine

Question 2

The narcotic control system is used by nurses working in any hospital or agency. Which of the following are special conditions that all nurses must follow? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Narcotics are watched by everyone on the unit.
  b. Medication is stored in a special locked cabinet.
  c. Narcotics may be borrowed from one patient to use for another patient.
  d. The nurse signs for the medication.
  e. An inventory must be kept on drugs.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D
Trade names are used in advertisements and other marketing, and are generally easier names to use. Examples of trade names are Dimetapp, Lanoxin, and Pen-Vee K.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E
Narcotics are stored in special, limited-access, locked cabinets. A nurse records all controlled-substance medication during the shift. The inventory report form is completed before the drug is removed from the cabinet.





 

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