Drug Nomenclature and Patient Safety Quiz

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Which of the following refers to the systematic naming of drugs?

  • Pharmacology
  • Chemotherapy
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Nomenclature (correct)

What is the purpose of drug nomenclature?

  • To study drug interactions
  • To determine the effectiveness of drugs
  • To indicate the dosage of drugs
  • To provide a standardized way to identify and discuss drugs (correct)

Which organization is responsible for the official naming of drugs?

  • World Health Organization (WHO) (correct)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

What is the significance of drug nomenclature in patient safety?

<p>It prevents medication errors and confusion among different drugs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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