Practice Problems

Which phase tests a drug in a smaller group of people who have the disease or condition?

phase II

A nurse removes an old transdermal patch and applies the new patch to a different clean site. Why is this best practice?

reduces risk of duplicate dosing and skin irritation

The nurse gives a medication with high first-pass metabolism. Compared with IV dosing, the oral dose often needs to be:

higher

Which of the following is not one of the seven rights of medication administration?

right diagnosis

Which statement is most accurate when teaching about medications during pregnancy?

the first trimester is a critical period for developmental risk