A nurse is discussing how drugs are approved with a health care provider. Place the stages of approval for therapeutic and biological drugs in the appropriate sequence
1. NDA submission with review
2. Preclinical investigation
3. Clinical investigation
4. Post-marketing studies
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 1, 4
Global Rationale: The correct order of drug review is preclinical investigation, clinical investigation, NDA submission with review followed by post-marketing studies.
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a. "You don't have to change your drinking habits, but don't drink any more than that." b. "You need to quit drinking to control the constipation the simvastin can cause." c. "Maybe I can change you to a drug that would not interfere with your drinking habits." d. "Alcohol can cause liver damage that may increase in simvastin, but we can provide you with support to stop drinking."
A nurse is discussing changing population patterns and diversity with a class. The nurse mentions that the percentage of Caucasians within the American population is decreasing in comparison with other minority populations
The nurse asks the class why, despite the increase in diversity, the Caucasian population is still considered to be the majority group. How can students in the class respond? Select all that apply. A. Caucasians still remain the largest percentage of the population. B. Other ethnicities tend to experience a pattern of inequality and disadvantage. C. Minority groups are more self-conscious about their role in society. D. America is historically a Caucasian country. E. Caucasians tend to have more social power and influence.
A doctoral-prepared nurse researcher employed by your acute care facility has recently completed a rigorous research study
Your clinical director has proposed that one of her findings be used in the development of a procedure and implemented on your unit. What is the best argument for questioning this decision? a. The hospital should wait until the research findings are published. b. Single studies are rarely sufficient for making decisions regarding clinical prac-tice. c. The hospital's institutional review board must first make a determination that im-plementing the findings would be safe. d. Studies must be peer reviewed before they are determined valid.
How does computer literacy differ from information literacy?
A) Computer literacy is a nice to have skill for nurses while information literacy is required. B) Computer literacy refers to the use of computers in finding information while information literacy includes the ability to determine when information is required. C) Computer literacy refers to the use of computer technology while information literacy is more related to the use of library resources. D) Computer literacy requires advanced skills in the use of technology while information literacy refers to skills of searching for information on the web.