A major feature of drug studies that is helpful in evaluating whether a new medication has genuine benefits is
A. media coverage of the results from past studies
B. a double-blind procedure
C. information concerning whether or not drug interactions occur
D. information concerning whether or not a major neurotransmitter is involved
B. a double-blind procedure
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A) The patient has rated the pain as minimal according to the scale. B) The nurse should reinforce teaching about the pain scale number system. C) The nurse should reassess the pain in 30 minutes. D) The medication the patient is receiving is not adequate for pain relief.
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a. chlordiazepoxide (Librium) b. fluoxetine (Prozac) c. clozapine (Clozaril) d. tacrine (Cognex)
All of the following could likely cause minimal variability in FHR except
A. Magnesium sulfate administration B. Fetal sleep cycle C. Narcotic administration D. Ephedrine administration