The nursing instructor is discussing the off-label use of drugs. What group of drugs would the instructor tell the nursing students is often used for off-label indications?
A) Drugs used to treat psychiatric problems
B) Drugs used to treat gastrointestinal (GI) problems
C) Drugs used to treat cardiovascular problems
D) Drugs used to treat musculoskeletal problems
A
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Drugs often used for off-label indications include the drugs used to treat various psychiatric problems. Drugs used to treat GI, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal problems do not fall in the category of frequent off-label uses.
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