The nurse is aware that the major characteristic of viruses is ...

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The nurse is aware that the major characteristic of viruses is that they are
 
  1. extracellular parasites.
  2. intracellular parasites.
  3. extracellular bacteria.
  4. intracellular bacteria.

Question 2

Which statement best describes the advantages of prescription drugs versus over-the-counter (OTC) drugs? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. The cost of the drug is always less than the cost of an OTC drug.
  2. The practitioner can maximize therapy by ordering the proper medication for the client's condition.
  3. There are fewer side effects of prescription drugs than of OTC drugs.
  4. The practitioner is able to control the dose and frequency of dosing of the drug.
  5. Prescription drugs do not require a practitioner order.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Viruses are not extracellular parasites.
Rationale 2: Viruses are intracellular parasites. They must be inside a host cell to cause infection.
Rationale 3: Viruses are not bacteria.
Rationale 4: Viruses are not bacteria.
Global Rationale: Viruses are intracellular parasites. They must be inside a host cell to cause infection. Viruses are not extracellular parasites. Viruses are not bacteria.

Answer to Question 2

2, 4

Rationale 1: There are a variety of prices for prescription and OTC drugs.
Rationale 2: The practitioner can maximize therapy by ordering the proper medication for the client's condition, and can control the dose and frequency of dosing.
Rationale 3: There are many possible side effects for prescription or OTC drugs, but with prescription drugs, the practitioner is able to inform the client of potential side effects.
Rationale 4: The practitioner can maximize therapy by ordering the proper medication for the client's condition, and can control the dose and frequency of dosing.
Rationale 5: To obtain prescription drugs, patients must get a physician's order authorizing them to receive the drugs.

Global Rationale: The practitioner can maximize therapy by ordering the proper medication for the client's condition, and can control the dose and frequency of dosing. There are a variety of prices for prescription and OTC drugs. There are many possible side effects for prescription or OTC drugs, but with prescription drugs, the practitioner is able to inform the client of potential side effects. To obtain prescription drugs, patients must get a physician's order authorizing them to receive the drugs.