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Overview of Drug Uses and Types

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What is a drug?

A drug is a medical substance that may alter or modify the functions of a living organism.

What does OTC stand for?

On the counter

Over the counter (correct)

Over the clinic

On the clock

A ______ is a written document that gives direction for compounding, dispensing, and administering a medication to a patient.

prescription

Which of the following is NOT a medical use for drugs?

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Match the medical uses of drugs with their descriptions:

Therapeutic use = Used in the treatment of a disease or condition Diagnostic use = Used to allow the physician to pinpoint the location of a disease Curative use = Cures the illness by killing or removing the cause of a disease Replacement use = Used to replace substances normally found in the body Preventive use = Used to lessen the severity of a disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical name of a drug?

The chemical name is usually the formula that denotes the composition of the drug. Signup and view all the answers

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Definition and Types of Drugs

A drug is a medical substance that alters or modifies the functions of living organisms.
OTC (Over The Counter) drugs can be purchased without a prescription.
A prescription is a written directive for compounding, dispensing, and administering a medication to a patient.

Medical Uses of Drugs

Therapeutic Use: Drugs are utilized in treating diseases or conditions, alleviating symptoms (e.g., antihistamines for allergies).
Diagnostic Use: Certain drugs enhance radiological imaging, helping physicians identify the location of a disease.
Curative Use: Some drugs, like antibiotics, directly eliminate the causative agents of diseases, curing the illness.
Replacement Use: Drugs such as hormones and vitamins supplement substances typically found in the body.
Preventive Use: Immunizing agents are employed to reduce the severity or incidence of diseases.

Chemical Naming

The chemical name of a drug represents its formula, detailing its composition.

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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of drugs, including their definitions and classifications. It examines both over-the-counter and prescription medications, as well as the five primary medical uses for drugs. Test your knowledge on how drugs alter bodily functions, their therapeutic, diagnostic, and other applications.