Unit 7

Question 1

genetic engineering

Answer 1

The synthesis, alteration or repair of genetic material using engineering principles.

Question 2

Biotechnology

Answer 2

The study of the relationship between humans and machines

Question 3

Gene splicing

Answer 3

a technique that us used to create new strains of bacteria

Question 4

What was made using the recombinant technology technique? (Harness’ bacteria to make certain drugs or hormones)

Answer 4

Humulin (human insulin)
using Escherichia coli;
Activase; Nutropin; Pulmozyme.

Question 5

Biologics

Answer 5

Class of medications produced biologically, involving recombinant DNA technology.

Question 6

Between __ and __ percent of all drug prescriptions written in the US are for pharmaceutical controlled substances.

Answer 6

10 & 11

Question 7

Drugs, substances, or chemicals with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence are

Answer 7

Schedule IV drugs

Question 8

Schedule II medications are not allowed to be refilled; a new prescription has to be obtained from the doctor for each fill.
T or F?

Answer 8

True

Question 9

USP-NF stands for..

Answer 9

United States Pharmacopeia- National Formulary

Question 10

this reference book published by ____ includes only those drugs that have been tested and certified as having met established standards of quality, purity, and potency.

Answer 10

United States Pharmacopeial Convention

Question 11

Bioassay

Answer 11

The process of determining the strength and quantity of a drug through testing

Question 12

initial dose

Answer 12

First dose

Question 13

average dose

Answer 13

Amount of medication proven to be most affective

Question 14

Loading dose

Answer 14

Larger dose of a drug given at the beginning course of treatment. Brings level of drug to a therapeutic level in the body more rapidly.

Question 15

Maintenance dose

Answer 15

Amount that will keep concentrations of the drug at a therapeutic level in blood stream

Question 16

Minimum dose

Answer 16

Smallest dose effective

Question 17

Maximum dose

Answer 17

Largest amount of medication that is safe for a patient

Question 18

Therapeutic dose

Answer 18

Amount needed to produce desired effect

Question 19

Divided dose

Answer 19

Fractional portion administered in short intervals

Question 20

Unit dose

Answer 20

Premeasured amount of the medication, individually packaged per dose

Question 21

Cumulative dose

Answer 21

Total amount of drug present in the body after repeated medication

Question 22

Lethal dose

Answer 22

Amount that could kill a patient

Question 23

Toxic dose

Answer 23

Amount that causes signs and symptoms of drug toxicity

Question 24

The __________ name of a drug is its official, established, nonproprietary name, and is descriptive of its chemical structure.

Answer 24

Generic

Question 25

Premarin is an example of a drug derived from a(n):

Answer 25

animal

Question 26

All drugs available for use are controlled by the:

Answer 26

Federal food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

Question 27

Federal law requires that all controlled substances be__

Answer 27

stored in electronically monitored safes, steel cabinets, or vaults that meet or exceed certain specifications

Question 28

By which data are drugs included on the FDA website organized?

Answer 28

application number