A client is talking to the nurse and is expressing doubt about whether to take a drug that is advertised on television. The client does not believe that commercials for drugs tell the truth
Which rationale will the nurse use when responding to the client?
1. Advertisements are not legally binding and can be misleading.
2. All drugs must be advertised in media to inform the public.
3. Manufacturers have some ability to change things when advertising drugs.
4. False claims of a drug's therapeutic effect are prohibited by law.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: It is illegal to advertise false claims; advertisements are legally binding.
Rationale 2: Drugs do not have to be advertised in the media.
Rationale 3: Manufacturers may not change the truth when advertising drugs.
Rationale 4: The Sherley Amendment of 1912 prohibits sale of drugs labeled with false therapeutic claims.
Global Rationale: The nurse will respond to the client using the knowledge that the Sherley Amendment of 1912 prohibits sale of drugs labeled with false therapeutic claims. It is illegal to advertise false claims; advertisements are legally binding. Drugs do not have to be advertised in the media. Manufacturers may not change the truth when advertising drugs.
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