From NCLEX Style PHARMA Ch. 1 - Partial

Question 1

This means a drug used for a therapeutic effect to treat or prevent an illness.

Medication
Vitamins
Supplements
Pain Killers

Answer 1

Medication

Question 2

This name of the drug contains the exact placing of its atoms or molecular groupings.

Trade Name
Generic Name
Chemical Name

Answer 2

Chemical Name

Question 3

This is used to identify adverse effects of a drug in the general population.

Disagreement Form
Reportable Ineffectual Form (RIF)
MedWatch Form

Answer 3

MedWatch Form

Question 4

True or False

A drug may have multiple proprietary names but only one generic name.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False

The generic name of a drug is a trade name and is followed by the symbol (R).

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What provides the standard for identity, quality, strength and purity of substances used the practice of healthcare?

Answer 6

US Pharmacopeia/ National Formulary

Question 7

This legislation controls the prescription medicine by restricting prescription refills.

The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938
The Durham Humphrey Amendment of 1952
The Orphan Drug Act

Answer 7

The Durham Humphrey Amendment of 1952

Question 8

This act was enacted to stimulate development and availability of drugs to treat rare diseases.

The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938
The Sins-Heimer Act of 1966
The Orphan Drug Act

Answer 8

The Orphan Drug Act

Question 9

This phase of drug Development Stage involves giving medicine to a LARGE number of individuals with the disorder that the medication intends to treat.

Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3

Answer 9

Phase 3

Question 10

True or False

Schedule 1 and 2 drugs are NOT currently accepted for medical use in US while Schedule 3, 4, and 5 are currently ACCEPTED.

Answer 10

False.

Only Schedule 1 rugs are NOT Currently Accepted.