Question 1
The Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act:
Includes a pediatric exclusivity rule which extends the patent on drugs studied in children
Establishes a committee that writes guidelines for pediatric prescribin
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Question 1
The Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act:
Includes a pediatric exclusivity rule which extends the patent on drugs studied in children
Establishes a committee that writes guidelines for pediatric prescribing
Provides funding for new drug development aimed at children
Encourages manufacturers specifically to develop pediatric formulations
Patient education regarding taking iron replacements includes:
Doubling the dose if they miss a dose to maintain therapeutic levels
Taking the iron with milk or crackers if it upsets their stomach
Iron is best taken on an empty stomach with juice
Antacids such as Tums may help the upset stomach caused by iron therapy
The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include:
Nurses know more about Pharmacology than other prescribers because they take it both in their basic
nursing program and in their APRN program.
Nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and include the patient in decision making regarding
APRNs are less likely to prescribe narcotics and other controlled substances.
APRNs are able to prescribe independently in all states, whereas a physician’s assistant needs to have a
physician supervising their practice.
Precautions that should be taken when prescribing controlled substances include:
Faxing the prescription for a Schedule II drug directly to the pharmacy
Using tamper-proof paper for all prescriptions written for controlled drugs
Keeping any pre-signed prescription pads in a locked drawer in the clinic
Using only numbers to indicate the amount of drug to be prescribed
The reason that two MMR vaccines at least a month apart are recommended is:
The second dose of MMR “boosts” the immunity built from the first dose.
Two vaccines 1 month apart is the standard dosing for all live virus vaccines.
If the two MMR vaccine doses are given too close together there is a greater likelihood of severe localized
reaction to the vaccine.
Only 95% of patients are fully immunized for measles after the first vaccine, with 99% having immunity after
two doses of MMR.
Instructions for the use of nicotine gum include:
Chew the gum quickly to get a peak effect.
The gum should be “parked” in the buccal space between chewing.
Acidic drinks such as coffee help with the absorption of the nicotine.
The highest abstinence rates occur if the patient chews the gum when he or she is having craving
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