Medication Classification and Pharmacotherapy Quiz
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What distinguishes prescription drugs from over-the-counter drugs?

  • The cost of the drugs
  • The method of drug administration
  • The drug's chemical structure
  • The need for a physician's order (correct)

What is drug therapy also known as?

  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Pharmacotherapy (correct)
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Pharmacokinetics

What are biopharmaceuticals?

  • Gene therapy and monoclonal antibodies
  • Traditional small molecule drugs
  • Recombinant proteins and vaccines (correct)
  • Blood products used therapeutically

What is the science that drug therapy relies on for continual advancement?

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What is the key division that distinguishes prescription drugs from over-the-counter drugs?

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Prescription Drugs vs. OTC

Prescription drugs require a doctor's order, while OTC drugs don't.

Drug Therapy Alternative

Pharmacotherapy is another name for drug therapy.

Biopharmaceuticals are

Biopharmaceuticals are recombinant proteins and vaccines.

Foundation of Drug Therapy

Pharmacology is the science behind drug therapy.

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Prescription Drug Control

Prescription drugs are heavily controlled, while OTC drugs are less so.

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