57 Questions
Which molecule was first isolated in 1838 and later identified as salicylic acid in 1899?
Salicin
Which molecule's structure was fully established in 1923, after being chemically characterized as an alkaloid in 1817?
Morphine
Which molecule's alkaloid structure was elucidated in 1870, after being first isolated in 1826?
Coniine
Which plant is used for the treatment of malaria?
Jesuits' bark
Which plant is used for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease?
Snowdrop
Which plant is used for cancer chemotherapy?
Madagascar periwinkle
Which term refers to the interdisciplinary scientific exploration of biologically active agents traditionally employed or observed by man?
Ethnopharmacology
Which of the following is an example of a Novel Food?
Chia seeds
What are cosmeceuticals?
Cosmetic products with bioactive ingredients
What is the purpose of standardized herbal extracts?
To adjust the content of constituents in the extract
What are markers in the context of herbal substances?
Constituents responsible for measuring therapeutic activity
Which type of health products are substance-based medical devices?
Nasal sprays and eye drops
What does the European Union (EU) herbal monograph provide?
Information about the safety and efficacy of herbal substances
What is the purpose of pharmacovigilance?
To ensure the safety of herbal medicines
What are some methods used in pharmacovigilance?
Spontaneous reporting, single case report, cohort studies
According to the European Directive On Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products (THMPD), which of the following is an eligibility criteria for a herbal medicine to qualify under this legislation?
The herbal medicine must be administered orally, externally, or by inhalation.
What is the purpose of the Herbal Medicinal Products Committee (HMPC) according to the text?
All of the above.
Which of the following is NOT a specific medical purpose of a medical device?
Investigation of physiological processes
What is the main intended action of a medical device according to the text?
Assisting in its function by pharmacological, immunological, or metabolic means
Which molecule was first isolated in 1820 and had its structure established in 1880?
Quinine
Which molecule's structure was elucidated in 1882, after being first isolated in 1821?
Caffeine
Which molecule was fully characterized in 1948, after being first isolated in 1817?
Emetine
Which of the following is an example of a Novel Food?
Chia seeds
What are cosmeceuticals?
Cosmetic products with medical benefits
What is the purpose of standardized herbal extracts?
To contain a consistent level of major active constituent or marker compound
What are markers in the context of herbal substances?
Chemically defined constituents used for control purposes
Which plant is used for the treatment of Parkinsonism?
Atropa belladonna
What is the main purpose of ethnopharmacy?
To develop pharmacy practice and policy
What is the difference between herbal medicines and nutraceutical products?
Herbal medicines can claim therapeutic effects, while nutraceutical products cannot
What is the main purpose of dietary supplements or food integrators?
To correct nutritional deficiencies
Which of the following is NOT a type of substance-based medical device?
Antibiotic tablet
What is the purpose of European Union (EU) herbal monographs?
To provide safety information about herbal substances
Which of the following is a potential risk associated with herbal medicines?
All of the above
What is the role of health professionals in pharmacovigilance?
To report adverse reactions to herbal medicines
Which type of markers serve solely for analytical purpose?
Analytical markers
According to the European Directive On Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products (THMPD), which of the following is NOT an eligibility criteria for a herbal medicine to qualify under this legislation?
The interred use of a herbal medicine will only be authorised on the basis of its traditional history or recognised pharmacological properties of the herbal ingredients
What is the purpose of the Herbal Medicinal Products Committee (HMPC) according to the text?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a specific medical purpose of a medical device according to the text?
Diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, prediction, prognosis, treatment or alleviation of disease
Which molecule's structure was fully established in 1923, after being chemically characterized as an alkaloid in 1817?
Morphine
Which molecule's structure was elucidated in 1882, after being first isolated in 1821?
Caffeine
Which molecule's alkaloid structure was elucidated in 1870, after being first isolated in 1826?
Stychnine
Which plant is used for the treatment of malaria?
Jesuits' bark
What is the main purpose of ethnopharmacology?
To explore biologically active agents traditionally used by humans
What is the main difference between herbal medicines and nutraceutical products?
Herbal medicines can claim therapeutic effects, while nutraceutical products cannot
What is the main intended action of functional foods?
To support specific physiological functions
Which of the following is a characteristic of Novel Food?
It can be newly developed, innovative food.
What are cosmeceuticals?
Cosmetic products with bioactive ingredients that have medical benefits.
What is the purpose of standardized herbal extracts?
To control the quality of herbal products.
What are markers in the context of herbal substances?
Constituents responsible for measuring the therapeutic activity of plants.
Which of the following is NOT a type of substance-based medical device?
Antibiotics
What is the purpose of European Union (EU) herbal monographs?
To evaluate the safety and efficacy data of herbal substances
What are some methods used in pharmacovigilance?
All of the above
What is the role of health professionals in pharmacovigilance?
To report suspected adverse reactions
Which committee is responsible for preparing herbal monographs and allowing for the authorization of herbal medicinal products?
Herbal Medicinal Products Committee (HMPC)
Which of the following is NOT an eligibility criteria for a herbal medicine to qualify under the European Directive On Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products (THMPD)?
Herbal medicines that are intended to be used without supervision by a medical doctor
What is the main intended action of a medical device according to the text?
Investigation, replacement or modification of the anatomy or of a physiological or pathological process or state
What is the purpose of pharmacovigilance?
To monitor and evaluate the safety and effectiveness of medicinal products
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