Pharmacology for Radiographers Quiz

To prescribe medications for patients

To anticipate and recognize possible adverse drug reactions (correct)

To understand the chemical structures of medications

To accurately perform imaging procedures without errors

Drugs are used only in chemical laboratories, while medications are used in clinical settings.

Medications have brand names, whereas drugs only have generic names.

A medication is specific for treating illnesses, while drugs are only for diagnostic purposes.

Drugs refer to substances used for various purposes, while medications are used exclusively for treatment. (correct)

Generic medications are generally more affordable than their brand-name counterparts. (correct)

Generic medications do not require a prescription unlike proprietary ones.

Generic medications are easier to find than proprietary ones.

Generic medications are always more effective than proprietary ones.

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