Taxonomic Classification of Drugs

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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)
  • Categories
  • Phylum

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

<p>Orders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Animals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Senna leaves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is an entire organ. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is derived from a natural source?

<p>Talc (A), Chalk (B), Bentonite (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Thyroid gland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mineral?

<p>Thyroid gland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a pharmaceutical reference work?

<p>To outline drug specifications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Government authorities and medical societies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To identify its physical traits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which way can pharmaceutical references be described?

<p>As standardized works for drug specifications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is purity important in the investigation of medicinal plants?

<p>It influences the efficacy of the plant's medicinal properties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It adds credibility and reliability to the content (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does planning for cultivation of medicinal plants mainly involve?

<p>Determining optimal soil conditions and care requirements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The plant's popularity in herbal remedies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Offering a wide range of drug-related information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Measuring its historical significance in medicine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Alkaloids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Minerals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flavonoids are primarily known for which classification in drug constituents?

<p>Antioxidants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Alkaloids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of volatile oils in the classification of drugs?

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