Questions: The nurse finds the following drug in the patient's medication drawer. Which of the following does the nurse identify on the drug label? Select all that apply. - The generic name - Boxed warning - Dosage strength - Tall man lettering - Storage information

The nurse finds the following drug in the patient's medication drawer. Which of the following does the nurse identify on the drug label? Select all that apply.
- The generic name
- Boxed warning
- Dosage strength
- Tall man lettering
- Storage information
Transcript text: The nurse finds the following drug in the patient's medication drawer. Which of the following does the nurse identify on the drug label? Select all that apply. - The generic name - Boxed warning - Dosage strength - Tall man lettering - Storage information
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The answer is:

  • The generic name
  • Dosage strength
  • Storage information

Explanation for each option:

  1. The generic name: The generic name of the drug is "Digoxin," which is clearly identified on the drug label.

  2. Boxed warning: There is no boxed warning present on the drug label provided in the question.

  3. Dosage strength: The dosage strength is identified as "0.125 mg" or "125 mcg" on the drug label.

  4. Tall man lettering: There is no use of tall man lettering (a method used to reduce medication errors by using uppercase letters to highlight differences in drug names) on the drug label.

  5. Storage information: The storage information is provided on the drug label, indicating that the drug should be kept at room temperature in a dry place and protected from light. Additionally, it mentions dispensing in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure.

Summary: The nurse identifies the generic name, dosage strength, and storage information on the drug label. There is no boxed warning or tall man lettering present.

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