24 Questions
What is the main focus of pharmacology?
Study of medications
Which term best describes a substance capable of producing a biologic response?
Drug
What distinguishes a medication from a drug in pharmacological terms?
The type of therapeutic response targeted
In pharmacology, what is meant by the term 'biologic response'?
A physiological effect
Which field focuses on the study of how the body processes medicine?
Pharmacokinetics
What is the role of Health Canada in the drug approval process?
Monitoring drug safety post-approval
Which branch of Health Canada is involved in the drug approval process?
Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB)
What is the main focus of Chapter 1 in 'Pharmacology for Nurses, Third Canadian Edition'?
Introduction to drug regulations in Canada
What is the significance of understanding the stages of drug approval for therapeutic and biologic drugs in Canada?
Ensuring drug quality, safety, and efficacy
Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome mentioned in the module on the 'introduction to pharmacology'?
Differentiate between atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
What is the primary use of digoxin obtained from Digitalis purpurea?
Treatment of atrial fibrillation
In what context was the purple foxglove plant historically used before the identification of digoxin?
For conditions related to the heart
Which type of drugs are compared and contrasted in learning outcome LO4?
Conventional drugs and natural health products
What aspect of drug usage is examined in learning outcome LO5?
Identifying the advantages and disadvantages of prescription and over the counter drugs
What type of agents are produced by animal cells and microorganisms?
Hormones, antibodies, vaccines
Which advance enabled the development of recombinant human insulin?
Cloning human insulin cDNA
What type of therapy revolutionized diabetes treatment in the 1920s?
Insulin therapy using insulin from porcine or bovine pancreas
Which category includes natural plant extracts and dietary supplements?
Natural Health Products
What is required prior to a patient receiving Prescription Drugs?
Dispensing order from a qualified health care professional
What is the primary purpose of Phase I in clinical trials for a new drug?
To evaluate the drug's safety and possible adverse effects in healthy subjects
What is included in the New Drug Submission (NDS) submitted by the manufacturer to Health Canada?
Clinical trial data, indication, adverse effects, production, and packaging information
What is the purpose of the committee of drug experts in reviewing the New Drug Submission (NDS)?
To identify benefits and risks associated with the drug
What is the significance of Health Canada issuing a Drug Identification Number (DIN) and a Notice of Compliance to a manufacturer?
Both are required for marketing the drug
What occurs during Step 7 of the drug review and approval process in Canada?
Health Canada continues to evaluate drug safety and efficacy through quality assurance processes
Explore the roles of Health Canada and the Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) along with the stages of drug approval for therapeutic and biologic drugs in Canada. This quiz covers important concepts related to pharmacology and drug regulation in the Canadian healthcare system.
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