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Organic Drugs Classification Quiz

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What is the purpose of a chemical name for a drug?

To classify the drug based on pharmacological class

To identify the drug in clinical and marketing situations

To denote the approved name of the drug

To provide the precise arrangement of atoms and atomic groups in the molecule (correct)

Which body is responsible for giving drugs their official names?

World Health Organization

British Approved Name

United States Adopted Name Council

National Pharmacopeia Commission (correct)

What is the primary difference between an approved name and an official name for a drug?

Approved name refers to chemical or pharmacological class, while official name is specific to a drug (correct)

Approved name is concise and meaningful, official name is technical

Approved name is subject to proprietary rights, official name is non-proprietary

Approved name is used in marketing, while official name is used clinically

Which name is used in discussions and textbooks to refer to a drug?

Generic Name Signup and view all the answers

When is a chemical name typically assigned to a drug?

When a new chemical entity is developed Signup and view all the answers

In drug nomenclature, what does the term 'non-proprietary' mean?

Not patented by any pharmaceutical company Signup and view all the answers

What does USAN stand for in the context of drug nomenclature?

United States Adopted Names Signup and view all the answers

Which type of name should be identical with the approved name according to the text?

Official Name Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an official name and a generic name?

Generic names refer to broader categories, while official names are specific. Signup and view all the answers

Which organization gives official approval for an official name of a drug to be included in the pharmacopeia?

National Pharmacopeia Commission Signup and view all the answers