NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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A ____ is a medicine that can be obtained only with a written order from a physician
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prescription drug
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over-the-counter (OTC) drug
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A prescription drug (also prescription medication, prescription medicine or prescription-only medication) is a pharmaceutical drug that is only permitted to be dispensed to those with a medical prescription.
Detailed explanation-2: -Certain medications are available only when a doctor recommends them. These are called prescription drugs.
Detailed explanation-3: -Prescription drugs are medicines that you can get only with a doctor’s order; for example, pills to lower your cholesterol or an asthma inhaler.
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