The nurse is participating in the New Drug Review step for a new therapeutic agent. Which activities will the nurse most likely perform during this phase of the drug approval process?
1. Attend meetings to finalize the brand name for the drug.
2. Check on the results of animal testing.
3. Survey for harmful effects in a larger population.
4. Evaluate the results of the drug on cultured cells.
5. Provide the medication to large groups of people with a particular disease.
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale: During the NDA or the third stage of the drug approval process the drug's brand name is finalized.
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