Question

A client has asked the nurse to research a drug that the client read about online. The nurse’s research reveals that it is an orphan drug. What should the nurse teach the client about this drug?

Answer 1

An orphan drug is a pharmaceutical agent developed to treat medical conditions which, because they are so rare, would not be profitable to produce without government assistance. The conditions are referred to as orphan diseases.

Answer 2

Answer:

An orphan drug is a pharmaceutical agent developed to treat medical conditions which, because they are so rare, would not be profitable to produce without government assistance. The conditions are referred to as orphan diseases.