The Physician Has Written an Order for a Drug with Which

question 2

Multiple Choice

The physician has written an order for a drug with which the nurse is unfamiliar.Which section of the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) is most helpful to get information about this drug?

• A) Manufacturer's section
• B) Brand and Generic Name section
• C) Product Category section
• D) Product Information section

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Definitions:

Disaccharide

A class of sugars composed of two monosaccharide molecules bonded together, such as sucrose or lactose.

Hydrogen Ion

A positively charged atom of hydrogen, symbolized as H+, crucial in acid-base balance and cellular energy processes.

pH Test Strip

A piece of paper or plastic that changes color when dipped into a solution, allowing for the measurement of the solution's acidity or alkalinity.

Sodium Bicarbonate

A chemical compound, NaHCO3, commonly known as baking soda, that is used in baking as a leavening agent and can neutralize acids.