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Introduction to nursing pharmacology
5.
An off-label use of a drug means that the drug:
a.
was found without a label and its actual contents
are not known.
b.
has been found to be safe when used as directed
and no restrictions are needed.
c.
is being used for an indication not listed in the
approved indications noted by the TGA.
d.
has expired but is still found to be useful when
used as directed.
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
Select all that apply.
1.
When taking a health history, the nurse or midwife
should include specific questions about the use of
OTC drugs and alternative therapies. This is an
important aspect of the health history because:
a.
many insurance policies cover these drugs.
b.
people should be reprimanded about the use of
these products.
c.
people often do not consider them to be drugs
and do not report their use.
d.
people should never use these products when
taking prescription drugs.
e.
these products can mask or alter presenting signs
and symptoms.
f.
many of these products interact with traditional
prescription drugs.
2.
A health professional is caring for a person who has
been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The person
has reported that he frequently uses herbal remedies.
Before administering any antidiabetic medications,
the health professional should caution the person
about the use of which of the following herbal
therapies?
a.
glucosamine
b.
ginseng
c.
St John’s wort
d.
juniper berries
e.
garlic
f.
kava
