Core Epidemiologic Functions Quiz
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What is the central principle of clinical pharmacology?

  • Regulating marketing of pharmaceuticals
  • Studying drug interactions observed in many people
  • Conducting hypothesis-generating studies
  • Individualizing therapy based on risk/benefit balance (correct)

    • What do pharmacovigilance agencies like WHO, CIOMS, and ICH mainly focus on?

  • Conducting hypothesis testing studies
  • Regulating drug marketing
  • Monitoring and reporting adverse drug reactions (correct)
  • Analyzing field trial data

    • Which type of study investigates the distribution and determinants of diseases in populations?

  • Pharmacoepidemiology studies (correct)
  • Community intervention trials
  • Field trials
  • Randomized clinical trials

    • What is the primary purpose of conducting pharmacoepidemiology studies?

    <p>Generating or testing hypotheses related to drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do pharmacovigilance agencies aim to identify through data mining?

    <p>Known hazards with drugs becoming more frequent or serious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of conducting spontaneous reporting in pharmacovigilance?

    <p>Signal detection for potential hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting hypothesis-generating studies in pharmacoepidemiology?

    <p>Suggesting areas for further research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of pharmacoepidemiology compared to clinical pharmacology?

    <p>Investigating diseases in populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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