A Nurse Understands That Chemical Names Are Assigned for Each

question 29

Multiple Choice

A nurse understands that chemical names are assigned for each drug. What are the major reasons that nursing usually does not use the chemical name of the drugs? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) They are usually not brief or easy to remember.
• B) They are often difficult to pronounce.
• C) There is no standard for assigning names.
• D) They do not explain the nature of the drug.
• E) There is only one chemical name for each drug.