The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client. Which drug names should the nurse recognize to prevent errors in medication administration?
1. Chemical name and trade name
2. Chemical name and official name
3. Trade name and generic name
4. Official name and generic name
Answer: 3
1. Chemical names are often long and difficult to remember. The nurse does need to know the trade name of a drug.
2. The official name of the drug is the name listed in the U.S. Pharmacopeia-National Formulary and might not be the trade name.
3. The nurse needs to be aware of both the trade and generic names for a drug. Many drugs have similar names, and knowing both names increases safety.
4. The official name can be different than the trade name, and therefore is not as reliable as the trade name.
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