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Which of the following statements about drug characteristics is accurate?
Which of the following statements about drug characteristics is accurate?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between chemical, generic, and brand names of drugs?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between chemical, generic, and brand names of drugs?
What does the term 'inactive ingredient' refer to in a pharmaceutical context?
What does the term 'inactive ingredient' refer to in a pharmaceutical context?
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of a drug?
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of a drug?
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Which statement correctly identifies the use of a drug?
Which statement correctly identifies the use of a drug?
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What is the primary function of pharmacy as a profession?
What is the primary function of pharmacy as a profession?
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Which type of pharmaceutical product is described as a material that has a pharmacological effect?
Which type of pharmaceutical product is described as a material that has a pharmacological effect?
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What is the correct term for a drug that is processed on a large scale by manufacturers?
What is the correct term for a drug that is processed on a large scale by manufacturers?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of pharmaceutical products or medicines?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of pharmaceutical products or medicines?
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What does the term 'semisynthetic' refer to in the context of drugs?
What does the term 'semisynthetic' refer to in the context of drugs?
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Which of the following is an example of a natural drug origin?
Which of the following is an example of a natural drug origin?
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What is the role of a pharmacist in the healthcare team?
What is the role of a pharmacist in the healthcare team?
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Which of the following substances is used externally for skin diseases?
Which of the following substances is used externally for skin diseases?
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Study Notes
Pharmacy Introduction
- Pharmacy is derived from the Greek word "Pharmakon," meaning medicine or drug.
- Pharmacy focuses on compounding and dispensing drugs.
- It involves interpreting prescription orders.
- It includes providing drug-related information to consumers.
Pharmacist Role
- Pharmacists are experts in drugs, trained and licensed to dispense them and provide drug information.
- They are a readily accessible member of the healthcare team.
- They are a first point of contact for advice on health issues.
Drug vs. Medicine
- A drug is any substance with a pharmacological effect.
- Drugs can be natural (plant, animal, or mineral), synthetic, or semi-synthetic.
- A medicine is a drug that has undergone processing, packaging, and labeling before dispensing. This processed drug is then called a medicine.
Pharmaceutical Products
- Pharmaceutical products are drugs processed on a large scale by manufacturers.
- These products are referred to as medicines when dispensed to patients.
- Pharmaceutical products must meet safety, efficacy, and reliability standards.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
- An API is the active ingredient in a drug.
- APIs can be natural (plant, animal, or mineral), synthetic (such as aspirin), or semi-synthetic (like ampicillin).
Natural APIs: Sources
- Plants: Poppy plants yield raw opium, opium tincture, morphine, and codeine.
- Animals: Cod liver oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, and vitamin D. Insulin can be extracted from bovine or porcine pancreases.
- Minerals: Sulfur is used externally for skin conditions, and charcoal for diarrhea.
Synthetic API: Example - Aspirin
- Aspirin is produced by combining specific compounds.
Semi-synthetic API: Example - Penicillin
- Penicillin is an antibiotic produced by Aspergillus fungi (mold).
Medicine Definition
- A medicine is a drug after processing (mixing with inactive ingredients, packing, labeling, and dispensing).
Drug General Characteristics
- Drugs are used to treat diseases.
- They are pure with defined chemical structures.
- Properties (physical, chemical, and biological) are well-established.
- Drugs are sourced from known origins.
- Potential adverse reactions are well-known.
Pharmaceutical Product Properties
- Safe, effective, and economic are key properties of pharmaceutical products.
Drug Names
- Drugs have three names: chemical name, generic name, and brand name.
- The chemical name describes the drug's chemical structure.
- The generic name is assigned during early investigations.
- Brand names are trade names from different companies.
- Each drug has only one chemical and one generic name, but can have many brand names.
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Explore the fundamentals of pharmacy including the definition, roles of pharmacists, the distinction between drugs and medicines, and the nature of pharmaceutical products. This quiz will enhance your understanding of key concepts in the field of pharmacy.
