Which of the Following Is True Regarding Medication Orders

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding medication orders?

• A) The trade name alone is not permitted.
• B) The generic or trade name may be used.
• C) If a commonly prescribed drug is ordered, a dosage is not necessary.
• D) The trade name is preferred to reduce confusion.

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Definitions:

Household Ammonia

A cleaning solution made from diluting ammonia gas in water, widely used as a disinfectant and cleaner.

Catabolic

Relating to or involving the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, often with the release of energy, part of the metabolic process.

Endergonic

Describes a reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings, typically in the form of ATP, and is not spontaneous.

Exergonic

Refers to a chemical reaction where energy is released to the surroundings, typically characterized by a negative Gibbs free energy.