Which of the following statements best defines how a chemical becomes termed a drug?
A) A chemical must have a proven therapeutic value or efficacy without severe toxicity or damaging properties to become a drug.
B) A chemical becomes a drug when it is introduced into the body to cause a change.
C) A chemical is considered a drug when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves its release to be marketed.
D) A chemical must have demonstrated therapeutic value to become a drug.
Question 2
A traditional Middle Eastern man has type 2 diabetes and is being seen in a primary care clinic with his wife.
The nurse would like to provide culturally sensitive education regarding the time of administration of his medication and what he is permitted to eat. The nurse should be careful to
A) direct the conversation to the patient regarding his illness.
B) educate the patient's wife about his illness.
C) inform the patient's employer about his illness.
D) inform the patient's medical insurance provider about his illness.
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