The nurse planning patient teaching regarding drug names would include which statement(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Most drug companies place their products on the market under generic names.
b. The official name is the name under which the drug is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
c. Brand names are easier to pronounce, spell, and remember.
d. The first letter of the generic name is not capitalized.
e. The chemical name is most meaningful to the patient.
ANS: B, C, D
The official name is the name under which the drug is listed by the FDA. Brand names are easier to pronounce, spell, and remember. The first letter of the generic name is not capitalized. Most drug companies place their products on the market under brand names instead of generic names. The chemical name is most meaningful to the chemist.
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