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Pharmacology is broadly defined as:
Drugs are generally known by ___________ names.
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Which of the following is considered a drug's official name?
The stem of the generic drug name generally identifies which of the following?
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The suffix of a drug's generic name identifies which of the following?
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The drug stem -vir indicates the drug belongs to which of the following classes?
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The drug stem -mab indicates the drug belongs to which of the following classes?
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The drug stem -prazole indicates the drug belongs to which of the following classes?
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The drug stem -pril indicates the drug belongs to which of the following classes?
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The drug stem -barb indicates the drug belongs to which of the following classes?
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The drug stem -oxetine indicates the drug belongs to which of the following classes?
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The drug stem -ximab indicates the drug belongs to which of the following classes?
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The drug stem -zumab indicates the drug belongs to which of the following classes?
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The drug stem -tinib indicates the drug belongs to which of the following classes?
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Study Notes
Pharmacology Overview
- Pharmacology is the study of how chemical agents affect living processes.
- Distinction between disciplines:
- Biology: Study of living organisms.
- Psychology: Science of behavior and the mind.
- Anthropology: Study of human societies and cultures.
Drug Naming Conventions
- Drugs typically have three names:
- Chemical name.
- International Nonproprietary Name (INN), also known as the generic name.
- Brand name.
Drug Official Name
- The International Nonproprietary Name (INN) is regarded as the official name of a drug upon FDA approval.
Generic Drug Naming
- Stem: Generally indicates the action and therapeutic purpose of the drug.
- Suffix: Provides insight into the class of the drug.
Drug Class Identifiers
- Drug stems have specific meanings related to their classes:
- -vir: Indicates antiviral drugs.
- -mab: Refers to monoclonal antibodies.
- -prazole: Designates proton pump inhibitors.
- -pril: Signifies ACE inhibitors.
- -barb: Identifies barbiturates.
- -oxetine: Relates to antidepressants linked to fluoxetine.
- -ximab: Indicates chimeric antibodies responding to multiple antigens.
- -zumab: Corresponds to humanized monoclonal antibodies.
- -tinib: Represents tyrosine-kinase inhibitors.
Key Drug Classes
- Antiviral drugs, monoclonal antibodies, proton pump inhibitors, ACE inhibitors, barbiturates, and various subclasses of antidepressants all have recognizable naming stems that denote their functionality and therapeutic uses.
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Description
This quiz explores pharmacology, focusing on how chemical agents affect living processes and the distinctions between related fields such as biology, psychology, and anthropology. Additionally, it covers drug naming conventions, including chemical names, International Nonproprietary Names, and brand names, as well as identifiers for various drug classes.
