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Classifications of Drugs Quiz

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What type of drugs are classified as Class A drugs?

Prescription only medicines supplied by pharmacists

Vitamins and minerals that can be purchased freely

Dangerous drugs that require strict regulation and prescription (correct)

Drugs that are available over-the-counter without prescription

What is true about Class B drugs?

They are commonly known as Over the Counter medications

They can be obtained without any prescription

They are regarded as dangerous drugs

They require an order from a practitioner and can be dispensed at the pharmacist's discretion (correct)

Which of the following best describes Class C drugs?

They can be obtained over the counter without a prescription (correct)

They are dangerous drugs that are highly regulated

They include only antibiotics and antihypertensives

They are prescription medications that require a doctor's order

Which of the following examples correctly fits within Class A drugs?

<p>Morphine and pethidine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Class C drugs?

<p>They are available over the counter without need for a prescription</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Classifications of Drugs

Drugs are categorized into three main classes: Class A, Class B, and Class C.

Class A Drugs

Known as dangerous drugs, requiring strict regulation due to high potential for abuse.
Necessitate prescriptions for supply.
Examples include pethidine and morphine, which are potent opioids, as well as paracetamol.

Class B Drugs

Labeled as Prescription Only Medicines (POM) or Pharmacy Only Medicines.
Supplied through a practitioner’s order; discretion lies with pharmacists.
Examples comprise antibiotics, anticonvulsants, antihypertensives like atenolol, and antihistamines such as indomethacin.

Class C Drugs

Categorized as Over the Counter (OTC) medications, available without a prescription.
Examples include paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, cholesterol-lowering agents, antacids, as well as vitamins and minerals.

Additional Classifications

Drugs can also be classified by their pharmacological or therapeutic action.
Common classifications include analgesics (pain relief) and antiacids (neutralizing stomach acidity).

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Test your knowledge on the classifications of drugs in this informative quiz. Explore the differences between Class A, B, and C drugs, including their regulations and examples. Perfect for students and anyone interested in understanding drug classifications.