The nurse explains that a drug may have several names. The trade name is the only name that can be:

Used by retailers to sell the drug.

Recognized as its chemical makeup.

Used in an order.

Trademarked.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A reason: Retailers use trade or generic names; trade isn’t exclusive here, as generics are sold too, making this a shared rather than unique trait.

Choice B reason: Chemical names define molecular structure (e.g., acetaminophen); trade names (e.g., Tylenol) are brand-specific, not tied to chemistry recognition.

Choice C reason: Orders use trade or generic names (e.g., Zestril or lisinopril); trade isn’t the only option, as generics are equally valid in prescriptions.

Choice D reason: Trade names are trademarked (e.g., Viagra); this legal protection distinguishes them from generic or chemical names, ensuring brand exclusivity.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A reason: Withholding and rechecking ensures safety; a color change signals a potential error, and verifying the MAR against orders prevents administering the wrong drug.

Choice B reason: Assuming a change is risky; without confirmation, administering an unverified drug could harm the patient if it’s not the intended prescription.

Choice C reason: Administering then checking later endangers the patient; a wrong drug could cause adverse effects, and delayed verification violates safety protocols.

Choice D reason: Describing and giving without verification is unsafe; the red tablet may not match the order, risking incorrect treatment or allergic reactions.

A. Inhaled into the respiratory tract B. Absorbed through the skin C. Inserted into the rectum D. Dissolved under the tongue

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A reason: Inhalation targets lungs; transdermal means skin absorption, not respiratory, and this route doesn’t match the prescribed method’s pharmacokinetic profile.

Choice B reason: Transdermal drugs absorb through skin layers; this delivers medication systemically via dermal capillaries, bypassing first-pass metabolism, as intended by the order.

Choice C reason: Rectal administration uses suppositories; transdermal is skin-based, not mucosal, and this route doesn’t align with the prescribed absorption method.

Choice D reason: Sublingual dissolves under the tongue; transdermal is cutaneous, not oral, and this differs entirely from the skin-based delivery system specified.

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Correct Answer is B

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