26 Questions
What is the purpose of a prescription?
To provide instructions for drug preparation and administration
What is a generic name of a drug?
It is assigned to the manufacturer who first developed the drug
What does the trade (brand) name of a drug indicate?
The drug manufacturer's property
Who can prescribe drugs in some US states besides primary care providers and dentists?
Qualified nurses practitioners
Can one generic drug have multiple trade names?
Yes, depending on how many companies market the drug
What is an example of a drug derived from a plant source?
Digitalis
Which mineral is commonly used in iron tonics?
Iron
Where does insulin come from?
Pancreas
Which type of drugs are made using micro-organisms?
Vaccines
What process is used to acquire the serum for diphtheria treatment?
From immunized animals
How are antibiotic drugs initially obtained?
From the growth of moulds
What is the method used to prepare penicillin?
Collecting mould and extracting the active principle
What are the advantages of synthetic production of drugs?
Elimination of harmful biological impurities
Which type of drugs are methylpenicillin, pethedine, and digoxin?
Laboratory preparations
What is the purpose of chemical synthesis in drug production?
To produce the pure substance in the laboratory
Which organ is primarily involved in the elimination of drugs from the body?
Exocrine glands
What may happen to drug excretion efficiency as a person ages?
It becomes more efficient
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a route for drug elimination in the text?
Bones
In older people, why might smaller drug doses be required?
For increased drug effectiveness
Which of the following is likely to diminish with age according to the text?
Lung capacity
What is pharmacodynamics?
The relationship between drug concentration and body response
What is a receptor in pharmacodynamics?
A specific target for a drug, usually a protein on or within a cell
What happens when a drug binds to a receptor in pharmacodynamics?
It enhances or inhibits normal cellular function
What is the term for a drug that produces the same response as the body's natural substance?
Agonist
Which drug is an example of an antagonist mentioned in the text?
Naloxone
How does Naloxone act as an antagonist in pharmacodynamics?
By blocking opioid receptor sites in the brain
Explore the differences between generic and trade (brand) names of medications. Learn about prescription orders and the roles of primary care providers, nurses practitioners, and physician assistants in drug prescribing.
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