A Patient Brings Written Information About a Medication to a Primary

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient brings written information about a medication to a primary care NP about a new drug called Prism and wants to know if the NP will prescribe it.The NP notes that the information is from an internet site called "Prism.com." The NP should tell this patient that:

• A) this information is probably from a drug advertisement website.
• B) this is factual, evidence-based material with accurate information.
• C) the information is from a nonprofit group that will not profit from drug sales.
• D) internet information is unreliable because anyone can post information there.

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Definitions:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, causing lasting stress and anxiety.

Acute Stress Disorder

A reaction sometimes observed in individuals who have experienced a trauma, characterized by flashbacks and recurrent nightmares.

Dissociation

A psychological process where there is a disconnection or separation of thoughts, emotions, awareness, or identity.

Flashbacks

Sudden, intense, and vivid recollections of past experiences, often traumatic, that can emerge without warning.