ATI RN
ATI Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
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The telephone triage nurse receives a call from a patient asking for a prescription for a narcotic to manage his surgical pain. The nurse explains that narcotic prescriptions must be written and cannot be called in to the pharmacy. The patient says, “Why are narcotics so difficult to get a prescription for?†What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Controlled substances like narcotics are regulated by the FDA and the DEA. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulates the approval, manufacturing, and labeling of prescription medications, including narcotics, to ensure they are safe and effective for use. The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) enforces regulations surrounding controlled substances to prevent misuse and abuse. This response is the best choice as it directly addresses the regulatory bodies responsible for overseeing the prescription and dispensing of narcotics.
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A: The increase in the number of drug addicts has made the rules stricter. This choice provides a general statement about the rules without addressing the specific regulatory bodies involved in controlling narcotics.
C: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regulates the use of controlled substances to reduce the risk of injury. Although the CDC plays a role in public health, it is not the primary regulatory agency for controlled substances.
D: The Drug Enforcement Agency (DE
A) determines the risk for addiction, and the Food and Drug Administration
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