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What is essential for radiographers in managing medication orders?
What is essential for radiographers in managing medication orders?
- Comprehensive knowledge of drugs, dosages, and administration routes (correct)
- Skills in patient interaction and communication
- Knowledge of equipment calibration procedures
- Understanding of patient imaging preferences
Which statement correctly differentiates drugs from medications?
Which statement correctly differentiates drugs from medications?
- Medications are a subset of drugs and are prescribed for specific purposes. (correct)
- All drugs are medications, but not all medications are drugs.
- Medications can only be derived from synthetic processes.
- Drugs refer specifically to medications used in treatment only.
What characteristic distinguishes proprietary names from generic names of medications?
What characteristic distinguishes proprietary names from generic names of medications?
- Proprietary names are only used for medications derived from plants.
- Proprietary names are always longer than generic names.
- Proprietary names must be used exclusively for prescription purposes.
- Proprietary names are typically more expensive than generic counterparts. (correct)
Which of the following examples illustrates the interchangeable use of a generic and a trade name?
Which of the following examples illustrates the interchangeable use of a generic and a trade name?
What potential knowledge should radiographers have regarding medications?
What potential knowledge should radiographers have regarding medications?
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What are medications?
What are medications?
Substances prescribed by a doctor for treatment.
What's the difference between generic and trade names?
What's the difference between generic and trade names?
Generic names identify the chemical makeup of a drug, while trade names are brand names owned by specific companies.
What are drugs?
What are drugs?
Substances used for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or as components of a medication.
Why is it important for radiographers to know medication names?
Why is it important for radiographers to know medication names?
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Why should radiographers be aware of potential drug side effects?
Why should radiographers be aware of potential drug side effects?
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