Which of the Following Drug Sources Would Be Least Useful

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following drug sources would be least useful to the nurse who needs to identify medications brought to the hospital by a client who removed them from their original prescription bottles?

• A) Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)
• B) United States Pharmacopeia Dispensing Information (USP DI)
• C) Mosby's Drug Consult
• D) A nursing drug handbook

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Definitions:

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest, often affecting the individual's daily functioning.

Suicide Ideation

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Childhood Trauma

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