A Nurse Is Teaching Nursing Students About the Use of Nonproprietary

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching nursing students about the use of nonproprietary names for drugs. The nurse tells them which fact about nonproprietary names?

• A) They are approved by the FDA and are easy to remember.
• B) They are assigned by the U.S. Adopted Names Council.
• C) They clearly identify the drug's pharmacologic classification.
• D) They imply the efficacy of the drug and are less complex.

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Definitions:

Altruistic

The quality of unselfishly caring for the welfare of others, often at a personal cost.

Mutual

Pertaining to a shared feeling, relationship, or responsibility between two or more parties.

Exchange

The act of giving one thing and receiving another in return.

Exchange Relationships

Interpersonal connections based on reciprocal exchange of benefits or favors.