Medications and Drug Therapy Quiz
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What is the key distinction between prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs?

  • Prescription drugs have more side effects than over-the-counter drugs
  • Prescription drugs are always more expensive than over-the-counter drugs
  • Prescription drugs are more effective than over-the-counter drugs
  • Prescription drugs require an order from a healthcare professional, while over-the-counter drugs can be ordered by consumers themselves (correct)
  • What is the role of pharmacology in drug therapy?

  • Pharmacology focuses on drug marketing strategies
  • Pharmacology has no significant role in drug therapy
  • Pharmacology helps in the continual advancement of drug therapy (correct)
  • Pharmacology is mainly concerned with drug pricing
  • What are biopharmaceuticals?

  • Biopharmaceuticals are not regulated by pharmacy authorities
  • Biopharmaceuticals include recombinant proteins, vaccines, and gene therapy (correct)
  • Biopharmaceuticals are only used in experimental treatments
  • Biopharmaceuticals are less effective than traditional small molecule drugs
  • What is drug therapy also known as?

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    What is the science relied upon for the continual advancement of drug therapy?

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