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What is the term for the study of interactions of drugs on an organism?
What is the term for the study of interactions of drugs on an organism?
- Therapeutics
- Pharmacology (correct)
- Pharmacognosy
- Pharmacy
Which term refers to the art of treating disease with drugs?
Which term refers to the art of treating disease with drugs?
- Therapeutics (correct)
- Pharmacogenetics
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacology
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?
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?
- Chemical name
- Generic name (correct)
- Official name
- Code name
What is the term for the study of toxic substances and their actions, including antidotes and poison control?
What is the term for the study of toxic substances and their actions, including antidotes and poison control?
Which name indicates a drug's chemical structure?
Which name indicates a drug's chemical structure?
What is the official name of the drug Zafirlukast?
What is the official name of the drug Zafirlukast?
Which source of drug information is considered the book of standards by the FDA?
Which source of drug information is considered the book of standards by the FDA?
What is the Federal agency that sets standards for safety and efficacy of drugs?
What is the Federal agency that sets standards for safety and efficacy of drugs?
What is the main purpose of an Investigational New Drug (IND) approval?
What is the main purpose of an Investigational New Drug (IND) approval?
What is an Orphan Drug as per the text?
What is an Orphan Drug as per the text?
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.
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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.
