10 Questions
What is the term for the study of interactions of drugs on an organism?
Pharmacology
Which term refers to the art of treating disease with drugs?
Therapeutics
What do we call the name given to a drug when it appears to have therapeutic value and the manufacturer wishes to market the drug?
Generic name
What is the term for the study of toxic substances and their actions, including antidotes and poison control?
Toxicology
Which name indicates a drug's chemical structure?
Chemical name
What is the official name of the drug Zafirlukast?
Accolate
Which source of drug information is considered the book of standards by the FDA?
USP-NF
What is the Federal agency that sets standards for safety and efficacy of drugs?
FDA
What is the main purpose of an Investigational New Drug (IND) approval?
To assess general effects and toxicology studies
What is an Orphan Drug as per the text?
A drug for the diagnosis or treatment of a rare disease
Study Notes
Pharmacology
- The study of interactions of drugs on an organism is known as pharmacology.
- The art of treating disease with drugs is termed therapeutics.
Drug Nomenclature
- A drug's brand name is the name given to a drug when it appears to have therapeutic value and the manufacturer wishes to market the drug.
- The generic name of a drug indicates its chemical structure.
- The official name of the drug Zafirlukast is Accolate.
Drug Information Resources
- The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is considered the book of standards by the FDA.
- The Federal agency that sets standards for safety and efficacy of drugs is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Drug Development and Approval
- The main purpose of an Investigational New Drug (IND) approval is to allow for human clinical trials of a new drug.
- An Orphan Drug is a drug developed for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a rare disease or condition.
Test your understanding of the basic concepts of pharmacology, including the definition of drugs, terms related to pharmacology, and their usage in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
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