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What is the main purpose of assigning a generic name to a drug?
What is the main purpose of assigning a generic name to a drug?
- To make the drug easier to market and sell
- To simplify discussions about the drug among researchers (correct)
- To indicate the manufacturing company responsible for the drug
- To provide a unique identification for patent protection
Which of the following statements about trade names is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about trade names is NOT true?
- Trade names must be approved by the FDA.
- Trade names are always used in lowercase. (correct)
- Trade names are assigned by the drug manufacturer.
- Trade names are typically easier to remember than generic names.
How long is the non-compete status granted to newly approved trade name drugs?
How long is the non-compete status granted to newly approved trade name drugs?
- Ten years from the date of approval
- Until the drug loses its patent entirely
- Seven years from the date of approval (correct)
- Five years from the date of approval
What distinguishes generic drugs from trade name drugs?
What distinguishes generic drugs from trade name drugs?
What happens if a drug manufacturer introduces a new indication before the patent period expires?
What happens if a drug manufacturer introduces a new indication before the patent period expires?
What is the primary mechanism by which analgesics relieve pain?
What is the primary mechanism by which analgesics relieve pain?
Which drug classification provides the highest level of pain relief and carries a risk of dependence?
Which drug classification provides the highest level of pain relief and carries a risk of dependence?
What characteristic distinguishes anesthetics from other pain-relieving medications?
What characteristic distinguishes anesthetics from other pain-relieving medications?
Why should patients be informed about their prescribed medications?
Why should patients be informed about their prescribed medications?
What is one of the ways antihypertensives lower blood pressure?
What is one of the ways antihypertensives lower blood pressure?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between drug classifications and their mechanisms of action?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between drug classifications and their mechanisms of action?
In a medical practice, what should the medical assistant do regarding commonly prescribed medications?
In a medical practice, what should the medical assistant do regarding commonly prescribed medications?
What common effect do both narcotics and analgesics have?
What common effect do both narcotics and analgesics have?
What is the primary regulatory authority for prescription medications in the United States?
What is the primary regulatory authority for prescription medications in the United States?
Which of the following accurately describes a prescription drug?
Which of the following accurately describes a prescription drug?
Which condition is Lamisil primarily used to treat?
Which condition is Lamisil primarily used to treat?
What distinguishes dietary supplements from medications in the U.S.?
What distinguishes dietary supplements from medications in the U.S.?
What might prompt a drug recall?
What might prompt a drug recall?
Which of the following drugs could be confused with nelfinavir?
Which of the following drugs could be confused with nelfinavir?
Which statement is true about the side effects of prescription drugs?
Which statement is true about the side effects of prescription drugs?
What is the purpose of clinical trials in the drug approval process?
What is the purpose of clinical trials in the drug approval process?
What information does the Manufacturer's Index include?
What information does the Manufacturer's Index include?
Which section of the PDR contains a key to controlled substances categories?
Which section of the PDR contains a key to controlled substances categories?
What information is primarily found in the Product Identification Guide?
What information is primarily found in the Product Identification Guide?
In the Product Information Section, what does 'Indications & Usage' describe?
In the Product Information Section, what does 'Indications & Usage' describe?
Which of the following is NOT included in the clinical pharmacology description of a drug?
Which of the following is NOT included in the clinical pharmacology description of a drug?
What information can you find in the Pink Pages of the PDR?
What information can you find in the Pink Pages of the PDR?
Which section provides a summary of adverse reactions to a medication?
Which section provides a summary of adverse reactions to a medication?
What should you look for to find dosage information for a drug?
What should you look for to find dosage information for a drug?
What is the primary purpose of having patients read warning labels on their medications?
What is the primary purpose of having patients read warning labels on their medications?
What is one key advantage of electronic prescriptions over handwritten prescriptions?
What is one key advantage of electronic prescriptions over handwritten prescriptions?
Why might a medical assistant request medication to be dispensed in a non-childproof bottle?
Why might a medical assistant request medication to be dispensed in a non-childproof bottle?
What does off-label use of a medication imply?
What does off-label use of a medication imply?
What factors may influence the choice of medication prescribed to patients of different races or genders?
What factors may influence the choice of medication prescribed to patients of different races or genders?
What feature of electronic prescriptions helps to prevent forgery?
What feature of electronic prescriptions helps to prevent forgery?
What action should a medical assistant take if a patient is unable to read prescription instructions?
What action should a medical assistant take if a patient is unable to read prescription instructions?
In what scenario might a pharmacist add an additional warning when dispensing a non-childproof bottle?
In what scenario might a pharmacist add an additional warning when dispensing a non-childproof bottle?
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