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vicotolentino · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client says, This morning's nurse told me that my pain medication is a scheduled drug. Aren't all drugs given on a schedule? The nurse explains that in the United States controlled substances such as some common pain medications are classified into one of _______ categories or schedules. Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

All nurses who administer medications participate in which portion of the drug development and approval timeline?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

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

Answer to Question 1

5

Rationale: Drugs with a significant potential for abuse are classified into five schedules or categories. These drugs are called scheduled drugs.

Global Rationale: Drugs with a significant potential for abuse are classified into five schedules or categories. These drugs are called scheduled drugs.

Answer to Question 2

4

Rationale: Post-marketing studies investigate the development of adverse effects. It may take months or years for such effects to be recognized. All nurses who administer medications should monitor for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions. Therefore, all nurses who administer medications are participating in Post-marketing Studies.