A patient is prescribed a medication and asks the nurse if the drug is available in a generic form. The nurse understands that a generic medication will have a name that (select all that apply):

Is a registered trademark.

Is always capitalized.

Describes the drug's chemical structure.

Is non-proprietary.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : C,D

A. A generic drug name is not a registered trademark. It is a non-proprietary name, and a trademark is specific to a brand-name drug.

B. Generic drug names are not capitalized. Brand names are capitalized, but generic names are written in lowercase.

C. The generic name often reflects the drug’s chemical structure or its pharmacological classification, which helps identify the active ingredient.

D. Generic names are non-proprietary, meaning they are not owned by any one company and can be used by multiple manufacturers once the patent for the brand-name drug expires.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

a) Phase I studies focus on assessing the safety, dosing, and side effects of a drug in healthy volunteers, not its clinical effectiveness or potential new uses.

b) Phase II studies evaluate the drug's effectiveness and safety in a small group of patients with the targeted condition but do not focus on potential new uses.

c) Phase III studies are large-scale trials conducted to confirm the drug's effectiveness and safety before approval but do not typically involve studying new uses of the drug.

d) Phase IV studies occur after a drug has been approved and marketed. These studies, often called post-marketing surveillance, evaluate the drug's effectiveness and safety in the general population and investigate new potential uses or long-term effects.

A. Patients starting on new drugs are usually not compliant with medical regimens. B. Many drug-alternative therapy interactions can cause serious problems. C. Natural products may be more effective, and the prescribed drug may not be needed. D. The cost of the drug and the alternative therapy may be too expensive for the patient to handle.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. While medication adherence is important, the primary reason for asking about alternative therapies is not due to concerns about compliance. Patients may use alternative therapies alongside prescribed medications, potentially leading to harmful interactions.

B. Many complementary and alternative therapies, such as herbal supplements, can interact with prescribed medications, leading to adverse effects or reduced drug efficacy. For example, St. John’s Wort can decrease the effectiveness of certain medications, including anticoagulants and antidepressants. Identifying these therapies ensures patient safety.

C. While some natural products may have therapeutic benefits, they are not necessarily more effective than prescribed medications. Healthcare providers should base treatment decisions on evidence-based practice rather than assuming an alternative therapy is superior.

D. Financial concerns are important but not the primary reason for inquiring about alternative therapies. The nurse’s main concern is the potential for harmful drug interactions rather than the cost burden on the patient.

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