There are many factors that influence the decision to use a specific drug regimen. Consideration of which of the following factors includes evaluation of how well the drug actually works?
a. Safety
b. Tolerability
c. Efficacy
d. Price
e. Simplicity of use
ANS: C
Efficacy is the ability of a drug to produce an effect, usually a specifically desired effect, and therefore measures how well a drug works. For example, an efficacious vaccine has the ability to prevent or cure a specific illness.
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The nurse working in an alcohol addiction program would evaluate which statement as true regarding genetics and alcohol abuse?
1. Alcoholism is likely caused by a single genetic factor. 2. Once science identifies the common genetic profile leading to alcoholism, this addiction can be treated more successfully. 3. Our knowledge of how genetics impacts the development of alcoholism is minimal, but is increasing. 4. Alcoholism is likely unrelated to any genetic etiology.
The nurse is assisting a postoperative patient in using an incentive spirometer. Which postoperative complication is the nurse attempting to avoid?
1. Atelectasis 2. Deep vein thrombosis 3. Hemorrhage 4. Pulmonary embolism
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1. Neutralization 2. Agglutination 3. Opsonization 4. Activation of inflammation 5. Phagocytosis 6. Activation of complement