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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?

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?

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?

Generic drugs may have different coatings affecting absorption. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a drug manufacturer introduces a new indication before the patent period expires?

The non-compete status may be renewed for an additional period. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which analgesics relieve pain?

Blocking prostaglandins (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which drug classification provides the highest level of pain relief and carries a risk of dependence?

Narcotics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes anesthetics from other pain-relieving medications?

They block sensation at nerve endings (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should patients be informed about their prescribed medications?

To remind them that substitutions may not be appropriate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways antihypertensives lower blood pressure?

They block calcium channels (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between drug classifications and their mechanisms of action?

Many classifications can achieve similar effects through varying mechanisms (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a medical practice, what should the medical assistant do regarding commonly prescribed medications?

Consult with prescribing providers to maintain an updated medication list (B) Signup and view all the answers

What common effect do both narcotics and analgesics have?

They provide relief from pain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary regulatory authority for prescription medications in the United States?

FDA (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes a prescription drug?

Requires a licensed health care provider's written instruction (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is Lamisil primarily used to treat?

Fungal infections (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes dietary supplements from medications in the U.S.?

Supplements are not regulated by the FDA (B) Signup and view all the answers

What might prompt a drug recall?

Inaccurate labeling of the drug (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs could be confused with nelfinavir?

Nevirapine (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the side effects of prescription drugs?

They may be serious even when used appropriately (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of clinical trials in the drug approval process?

To ensure the drug is effective and safe for public use (B) Signup and view all the answers

What information does the Manufacturer's Index include?

Alphabetic listing of manufacturers with their contact information. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the PDR contains a key to controlled substances categories?

Product Category Index (A) Signup and view all the answers

What information is primarily found in the Product Identification Guide?

Full-color photo images of different products. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the Product Information Section, what does 'Indications & Usage' describe?

Conditions for which the drug is prescribed. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the clinical pharmacology description of a drug?

Warnings associated with the drug. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What information can you find in the Pink Pages of the PDR?

Page numbers of products by brand and generic name. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which section provides a summary of adverse reactions to a medication?

Product Information Section (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you look for to find dosage information for a drug?

Product Information Section (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of having patients read warning labels on their medications?

To encourage them to ask questions about their medications (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one key advantage of electronic prescriptions over handwritten prescriptions?

They reduce errors from illegible handwriting (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why might a medical assistant request medication to be dispensed in a non-childproof bottle?

To accommodate patients with fine-motor difficulties (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does off-label use of a medication imply?

The medication is prescribed for an unapproved indication (C) Signup and view all the answers

What factors may influence the choice of medication prescribed to patients of different races or genders?

Variability in effectiveness and side effects (B) Signup and view all the answers

What feature of electronic prescriptions helps to prevent forgery?

Password controls and user tracking (D) Signup and view all the answers

What action should a medical assistant take if a patient is unable to read prescription instructions?

Request a larger print label or a translation (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario might a pharmacist add an additional warning when dispensing a non-childproof bottle?

To emphasize the importance of keeping it away from children (B) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main purpose of assigning a generic name to a drug?

Which of the following statements about trade names is NOT true?

How long is the non-compete status granted to newly approved 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 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?

What characteristic distinguishes anesthetics from other pain-relieving medications?

Why should patients be informed about their prescribed medications?

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?

In a medical practice, what should the medical assistant do regarding commonly prescribed medications?

What common effect do both narcotics and analgesics have?

What is the primary regulatory authority for prescription medications in the United States?

Which of the following accurately describes a prescription drug?

Which condition is Lamisil primarily used to treat?

What distinguishes dietary supplements from medications in the U.S.?

What might prompt a drug recall?

Which of the following drugs could be confused with nelfinavir?

Which statement is true about the side effects of prescription drugs?

What is the purpose of clinical trials in the drug approval process?

What information does the Manufacturer's Index include?

Which section of the PDR contains a key to controlled substances categories?

What information is primarily found in the Product Identification Guide?

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?

What information can you find in the Pink Pages of the PDR?

Which section provides a summary of adverse reactions to a medication?

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 one key advantage of electronic prescriptions over handwritten prescriptions?

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 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 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?

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