Author Question: The nurse explains that what drug resource book is compiled from package inserts? A) Nurses Drug ... (Read 54 times)

CQXA · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse explains that what drug resource book is compiled from package inserts?

A) Nurses Drug Guide
B) Physicias's Desk Reference (PDR)
C) Drug Facts and Comparisons
D) AMA Drug Evaluations

Question 2

Antidepressants carry a black box warning about the increased risk of suicide in what age group?

A) Infants and children
B) Children and adolescents
C) Adolescents and adults
D) Adults and older adults

Chelseyj.hasty · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
The PDR is a compilation of information found on package inserts. The Nurses Drug Guide uses more easily understood language and incorporates nursing considerations and patient teaching points. Drug Facts and Comparisons includes cost comparison, often not found in other drug resource guides. The AMA Drug Evaluations is far less biased than the PDR and includes drugs still in the research stage of development.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
A black box warning was added to all antidepressants bringing attention to the increase in suicidality, especially in children and adolescents, when these drugs were used. Therefore, the other age groups are incorrect.