Part 2

Question 1

Drugs that are considered safe for self-administration

Answer 1

over-the-counter drugs

Question 2

Overwhelming feeling of physical need for a particular drug that must be met at all costs.

Answer 2

ADDICTION

Question 3

Physical or psychological need for a particular drug.

Answer 3

DEPENDENCE

Question 4

A drug has many names given to it before it becomes available for use.

These names include:

Answer 4

DRUGS NOMENCLATURE

Chemical name
Code number
Generic name
Trade or Proprietary name

Question 5

Presents its exact chemical formula of a drug and always remains the same.

Answer 5

CHEMICAL NAME

Question 6

Name given to the drug before its official approval for use.

Less complicated and easier remember than the chemical name.

Answer 6

GENERIC NAME

Question 7

Assigned to a drug by a particular manufacturer of the drug.

Answer 7

TRADE NAME or Proprietary name

Question 8

GN: Paracetamol

Answer 8

CN: Aceto Amino Phenol

BN: Biogesic, Tylenol, Calpol

Question 9

GN: Aspirin

Answer 9

CN: Acetyl Salicylic Acid

BN: Ecosprin, Disprin

Question 10

GN: Metformin

Answer 10

CN: 1-1 Dimethyl Biguanide

BN: Glucophage

Question 11

GN: Ampicillin

Answer 11

CN: Aminobenzyl Pen

BN: Roscillin Unasyn, Sulbacin

Question 12

DRUGS ARE ADMINISTERED FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS:

Answer 12

To relieve undesired symptoms

To prevent disease

To cure disease

To diagnose disease or pathological conditions

Question 13

As this process takes place, the drug reaches a point at which it has its intended effect.

Drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and then excreted from the body.

Answer 13

ONSET OF ACTION

Question 14

As it continues to be absorbed, the drug reaches its _____.

Answer 14

PEAK CONCENTRATION LEVEL

Question 15

Drug is able to produce its most desired curative.

The time during which the drug attains its maximum therapeutic response.

Answer 15

REMEDIAL EFFECT

Question 16

As the drug is excreted from the body, the concentration level subsides to a point at which there is little or no intended effect.

Time during which the drug is in the body in an amount large enough to be therapeutic

Answer 16

DURATION OF ACTION

Question 17

All drugs must be in liquid form to be absorbed.

Drugs that are administered in solid or tablet form must go through a phase called the _______ before they can be absorbed

Answer 17

PHARMACEUTIC PHASE

Question 18

Enteric-coated tablets do not go through the _______ of absorption until they reach the small intestine where they are dissolved in an alkaline media.

Answer 18

PHARMACEUTIC PHASE

Question 19

Drugs that are administered orally in liquid form or drugs that are administered parenterally do not go through this phase.

Answer 19

PHARMACEUTIC PHASE

Question 20

They serve as agency of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Answer 20

FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION 1906

Question 21

Controls whether prescription and OTC drugs may be used for therapy.

Answer 21

CENTER FOR DRUG EVALUATION AND RESEARCH (CDER)

Question 22

Prevents marketing of drugs tested. not thoroughly

Answer 22

FOOD DRUG AND COSMETIC ACT 1938

Question 23

Regulates safety of biologics.

Answer 23

CHILDHOOD VACCINE ACT 1986

Question 24

Increases research and assists person dependent on drugs with rehabilitation.

Answer 24

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ACT 1971

Question 25

Requires non generic drug and biologic manufacturer to pay fees to be used for improvements in drug review.

Answer 25

PRESCRIPTION DRUG USER FEE ACT 1992

Question 26

Requires labeling of dietary supplement and allows FDA to remove those that are a risk to the public.

Answer 26

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT HEALTH & EDUCATION ACT 1994

Question 27

Reauthorizes the Prescription Drug User Fee Act and reforms the drug review process.

Answer 27

FDA MODERNIZATION ACT 1997

Question 28

Regulates serums, vaccine and blood products.

Answer 28

Center For Biologic Evaluation And Research (CBER)