Taxonomic Classification of Drugs

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

How are drugs classified in a taxonomic system?

By their side effects

Based on their medical uses

By their chemical composition

According to the plants they are derived from (correct)

What is NOT a component of the taxonomic classification for drugs?

Volumes (correct)

Species

Genera

Families

Which of the following correctly represents a level in the taxonomic hierarchy for drugs?

Types

Classes (correct)

Taxonomic classification of drugs likely includes which of the following levels?

Orders Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groupings would NOT categorize drugs in a taxonomic system?

Animals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents an entire organ in plants or animals?

Senna leaves Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of clove bud among the listed items?

It is an entire organ. Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is derived from a natural source?

Talc Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following choices includes a gland as an entire organ?

Thyroid gland Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mineral?

Thyroid gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a pharmaceutical reference work?

To outline drug specifications Signup and view all the answers

Which organizations are typically involved in the publication of pharmaceutical references?

Government authorities and medical societies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of investigating a plant's morphological characters?

To identify its physical traits Signup and view all the answers

In which way can pharmaceutical references be described?

As standardized works for drug specifications Signup and view all the answers

Why is purity important in the investigation of medicinal plants?

It influences the efficacy of the plant's medicinal properties Signup and view all the answers

Why is the authority of a government or pharmaceutical society important in the publication of pharmaceutical references?

It adds credibility and reliability to the content Signup and view all the answers

What does planning for cultivation of medicinal plants mainly involve?

Determining optimal soil conditions and care requirements Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is least likely to be considered when assessing the potency of a medicinal plant?

The plant's popularity in herbal remedies Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'broader sense' in the context of pharmaceutical references?

Offering a wide range of drug-related information Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT typically a goal when determining the morphological characters of a plant?

Measuring its historical significance in medicine Signup and view all the answers

What type of chemical constituents are classified under drugs containing alkaloids?

Alkaloids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered when classifying drugs according to their active constituents?

Minerals Signup and view all the answers

Flavonoids are primarily known for which classification in drug constituents?

Antioxidants Signup and view all the answers

Which active constituent is commonly associated with providing therapeutic effects in certain drugs?