A patient asked the nurse what cardiac glycosides do to improve his condition.
What is the nurse's best response?

Choice A rationale

It is not correct to say that women are more prone to adverse effects from medications than men. Adverse effects can vary based on individual responses, and gender is not the sole determinant.

Choice B rationale

Women of reproductive age are often excluded from early-phase drug trials due to the potential risks that experimental drugs could pose to developing fetuses. The reproductive risk needs to be carefully managed to avoid harm.

Choice C rationale

While it is true that drugs can affect women differently than men, this answer does not directly address the specific reason why women are excluded from Phase 1 studies, which is primarily due to the potential risks to reproductive health.

Choice D rationale

This is incorrect because drugs are not tested only on men because they are stronger. This statement is not scientifically accurate and does not reflect the principles of clinical trial design.

Choice A rationale

Administering the medication even if the name of the drug can be clearly read is risky because the rest of the label might contain essential information like dosage, expiration date, and other critical instructions. Administering a medication without complete labeling increases the risk of medication errors.

Choice B rationale

Discarding the entire bottle and contents and obtaining a new bottle is the safest option. It ensures that the nurse is using a medication with a fully intact label, which includes all necessary information to safely administer the medication, such as dosage, route, and expiration date.

Choice C rationale

Asking another nurse to verify the contents of the bottle is not sufficient because the torn and soiled label still lacks complete information. Without all details, there's a risk of administering the wrong dosage or an expired medication.

Choice D rationale

Finding the drug information and making a new label for the bottle is not appropriate because it does not guarantee the accuracy of the dosage or other critical details that were on the original label. It's better to use a completely labeled and verified medication bottle.