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Introduction to Pharmacology: Chapter 1 Quiz

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Introduction to Pharmacology: Chapter 1 Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Toxicology Signup and view all the answers

Which name indicates a drug's chemical structure?

Chemical name Signup and view all the answers

What is the official name of the drug Zafirlukast?

Accolate Signup and view all the answers

Which source of drug information is considered the book of standards by the FDA?

USP-NF Signup and view all the answers

What is the Federal agency that sets standards for safety and efficacy of drugs?

FDA Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an Investigational New Drug (IND) approval?

To assess general effects and toxicology studies Signup and view all the answers

What is an Orphan Drug as per the text?

A drug for the diagnosis or treatment of a rare disease Signup and view all the answers

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.