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P A R T 1  Introduction to nursing pharmacology

5. An off-label use of a drug means that the drug: a. was found without a label and its actual contents are not known. b. has been found to be safe when used as directed and no restrictions are needed. c. is being used for an indication not listed in the approved indications noted by the TGA. d. has expired but is still found to be useful when used as directed. MULTIPLE RESPONSE Select all that apply. 1. When taking a health history, the nurse or midwife should include specific questions about the use of OTC drugs and alternative therapies. This is an important aspect of the health history because: a. many insurance policies cover these drugs. b. people should be reprimanded about the use of these products. c. people often do not consider them to be drugs and do not report their use. d. people should never use these products when taking prescription drugs. e. these products can mask or alter presenting signs and symptoms. f. many of these products interact with traditional prescription drugs.

2. A health professional is caring for a person who has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The person has reported that he frequently uses herbal remedies. Before administering any antidiabetic medications, the health professional should caution the person about the use of which of the following herbal therapies? a. glucosamine b. ginseng

c. St John’s wort d. juniper berries e. garlic f. kava