Nursing interventions and care
Nursing interventions and care ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a client who has bipolar disorder and is prescribed lithium carbonate. The nurse should recognize that lithium carbonate belongs to which of the following categories of prescription drugs?
Controlled substances are drugs that have a potential for abuse or dependence and are regulated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). They are classified into five schedules based on their medical use and abuse potential.
Rationale: Lithium carbonate is a legend drug, which means that it requires a prescription from a licensed provider and has a label that states "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription." Legend drugs are not classified as controlled substances unless they have a potential for abuse or dependence.
Over-the-counter drugs are drugs that do not require a prescription and can be purchased by consumers without supervision from a health care provider. They have labels that state "Drug Facts" and provide information about their ingredients, uses, warnings, directions, and other information.
Herbal supplements are products that contain plant extracts or other natural ingredients that are intended to supplement the diet or promote health. They are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as drugs but as dietary supplements. They have labels that state "Supplement Facts" and provide information about their ingredients, serving size, amount per serving, and other information
Correct answer: b) Legend drug
Rationale: Lithium carbonate is a legend drug, which means that it requires a prescription from a licensed provider and has a label that states "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription." Legend drugs are not classified as controlled substances unless they have a potential for abuse or dependence.
Incorrect choices:
a) Controlled substances: Controlled substances are drugs that have a potential for abuse or dependence and are regulated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). They are classified into five schedules based on their medical use and abuse potential.
c) Over-the-counter drug: Over-the-counter drugs are drugs that do not require a prescription and can be purchased by consumers without supervision from a health care provider. They have labels that state "Drug Facts" and provide information about their ingredients, uses, warnings, directions, and other information.
d) Herbal supplement: Herbal supplements are products that contain plant extracts or other natural ingredients that are intended to supplement the diet or promote health. They are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as drugs but as dietary supplements. They have labels that state "Supplement Facts" and provide information about their ingredients, serving size, amount per serving, and other information