Deck 4: Ethnocultural, legal, and Ethical Considerations

Question 1

Which of the following statements correctly describes drugs in Part G,Part II of the Food and Drugs Act?

A)They are drugs with high potential for abuse that have accepted medical use.
B)They are drugs with high potential for abuse that do not have accepted medical use.
C)They are medically accepted drugs that may cause mild physical or psychological dependence.
D)They are medically accepted drugs with very limited potential for causing mild physical or psychological dependence.

Answer 1

They are drugs with high potential for abuse that have accepted medical use.

Question 2

A patient has been chosen to be a recipient of an experimental drug for heart failure and has given informed consent.Which of the following is indicated by the patient's informed consent?

A)The patient has been informed of the possible benefits of the new therapy.
B)The patient will be informed of the details of the study as the research continues.
C)The patient will not be assured of receiving the actual drug during the experiment.
D)The patient has received an explanation of the study's purpose,procedures,and the risks involved.

Answer 2

The patient has received an explanation of the study's purpose,procedures,and the risks involved.

Question 3

A member of an investigational drug study team is working with healthy volunteers whose participation will help determine the optimal dosage range and pharmacokinetics of the drug.What type of study is the team member is participating in?

A)Phase 1
B)Phase 2
C)Phase 3
D)Phase 4

Answer 3

Phase 1

Question 4

A patient has a prescription for a drug that is classified as Schedule F.What important information should the nurse tell this patient about obtaining refills for this medication?

A)No prescription refills are permitted.
B)Refills may be obtained via telephone order.
C)Refills cannot exceed a 6-month period.
D)The patient may have no more than six refills in a 12-month period.

Question 5

A nurse is assessing an older adult Aboriginal woman who is being treated for hypertension.During the assessment,what important information should the nurse remember about cultural aspects?

A)The patient should be discouraged from using traditional remedies and rituals.
B)The nurse should expect the patient to value protective bracelets and root workers as healers.
C)The nurse should remember that the balance between body, mind, and environment are important to this patient's health beliefs.
D)The assessment should include information regarding cultural practices and beliefs regarding medication,treatment,and healing.

Question 6

During the development of a new drug by a pharmaceutical company,the researcher must ensure that the participants in experimental drug studies do not have unrealistic expectations of the new drug's usefulness.To prevent any bias that may occur,the researcher designs the study to include which of the following?

A)A placebo
B)Health Canada approval
C)Informed consent
D)Efficacy information

Question 7

For which cultural group must the nurse respect the value placed on natural health products,use of heat,and a concern for the balance of opposing forces that lead to illness or health?

A)Hispanic Canadians
B)Asian Canadians
C)Aboriginal peoples
D)Blacks

Question 8

Which of the following best describes drug polymorphism?

A)Cultural and genetic effects on drug metabolism and excretion
B)Gender and cultural effects on drug absorption and distribution
C)Age or body composition effects on drug absorption or metabolism
D)Multi-drug use resulting in impaired excretion

Question 9

Which of the following factors contributes to drug polymorphism?

A)The number of drugs ordered by the physician
B)The patient's drug history
C)The patient's diet and nutritional status
D)Different dosage forms of the same drug

Question 10

Which of the following ethnocultural groups believe in harmony with nature and view ill spirits as causing disease?

A)Blacks
B)South Asian Canadians
C)Filipino Canadians
D)Aboriginal peoples