A Client Asks the Nurse to Explain Why a Prescription

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client asks the nurse to explain why a prescription for calcitriol (Calcijex) has been given when vitamin D is available without a prescription.What is the best response by the nurse?

• A)"There is no difference between the two."
• B)"This will allow you to buy vitamin D and pay your co-payment."
• C)"You don't need to fill the prescription.You can buy the over-the-counter vitamin D."
• D)"Calcitriol (Calcijex)is the active form of vitamin D,and the over-the-counter calcium is not the same."

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Definitions:

Extraneous Variables

Elements not of interest in a research study that could impact the results if not properly controlled.

Experimental Groups

Groups in a study that receive the treatment or intervention, to be compared against control groups.

Control Groups

Groups in experimental research that do not receive the treatment or intervention being tested, used as a benchmark to measure the effect of the treatment.

Confounded

Mixed or muddled feelings or situations where the cause and effect become unclear or complicated.