A prototype drug is a single drug in a class and can be compared with all other medications in the class. The benefit of studying the prototype drug is that the nurse would be able to predict characteristics of other drugs in the same class, including
1. which drugs have the most favorable safety profile.
2. their therapeutic indications.
3. their actions and adverse effects.
4. their specific clinical use.
5. contraindications specific to any drug in that group.
Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Rationale: The prototype drug does not provide a safety profile of other drugs in the same class.
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