Author Question: Chemical names are different from trade or brand names because chemical names describe which of the ... (Read 289 times)

lilldybug07 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Chemical names are different from trade or brand names because chemical names describe which of the following?

a. Atomic or molecular structure
b. Metabolic and chemical structure
c. Generic or chemical structure
d. Receptor and agonist structure

Question 2

A patient brings his multivitamins to the hospital and asks the LPN/LVN if he can take them. Which is the nurse's best response?

a. Yes, but I must keep them in the medication room.
b. No, I have to obtain a doctor's order first.
c. Yes, let me put them in your bedside stand for you.
d. Not until the pharmacist adds them to your medication record.

Athena23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Chemical names are often the most difficult to remember because they include the chemicals that make up the drug. These names are usually long and hyphenated and describe the atomic or molecular structure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications do not require a prescription for purchase, but a physician's order is required before they may be taken in the hospital. OTC medications may interact with a patient's prescribed medications. Therefore, the physician must be aware of all the meds the patient is taking.