The first step in the prescribing process according to the World Health Organization is:
1. Choosing the treatment
2. Educating the patient about the medication
3. Diagnosing the patient's problem
4. Starting the treatment
Question 2
In deciding which of multiple drugs used to use to treat a condition, the NP chooses Drug A because it:
1. Has serious side effects and it is not being used for a life-threatening condition
2. Will be taken twice daily and will be taken at home
3. Is expensive, but covered by health insurance
4. None of these are important in choosing a drug