Pharmacology Chapter 5 Study Guide Questions

Front 1

Is the following a chemical, generic, or brand name?

trade name

Back 1

brand name

Front 2

Is the following a chemical, generic, or brand name?

owned by manufacturer

Back 2

brand name

Front 3

Is the following a chemical, generic, or brand name?

drug's checmical structure

Back 3

chemical name

Front 4

Is the following a chemical, generic, or brand name?

official, non-proprietary

Back 4

generic name

Front 5

Is the following a chemical, generic, or brand name?

registere trademark

Back 5

brand name

Front 6

What is the approval seal of reputable online pharmacies?

Back 6

VIPPS
Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site

Front 7

What drugs that children take may be toxic in large doses?

Back 7

examples:
iron,
flavored medications
(liquid or tabs)

Front 8

What resources provides the basis for standards in drug strength and composition throughout the world?

Back 8

International Pharmacopeia

Front 9

The current authoritative source for drug standards is _____________.

Back 9

US Pharmacopeia/National Formulary

Front 10

The primary purpose of federal legislation related to drug standards is _____________________.

Back 10

to ensure safety

Front 11

The FDA's mandate to monitor and control the manufacture and markeing of drugs come from what amendment or act?

Back 11

The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938

Front 12

What legislation identified those drugs that required a presciption and a new prescription for refill?

Back 12

Durham-Humphrey Amendment

Front 13

The Kefauver-Harris Amendment was established to improve safety by requiring which of the following in the literature?

Back 13

adverse effects and contraindications

Front 14

What sate law controls drug administration by nurses?

Back 14

Nurse Practice Act

Front 15

Controlled substances are grouped in Schedules/categories; how many schedules are there?

Back 15

5

Front 16

What Schedule drugs have accepted medical use?

Back 16

II through V

Front 17

Which Schedule is highest potential for abuse?

Back 17

I

Front 18

LSD and heroin belong to which Schedule

Back 18

I

Front 19

Codeine in cough syrup belongs in which schedule?

Back 19

V

Front 20

In institutins/agencies, how must controlled substances be stored?

Back 20

In a locked location (under double lock)

Front 21

Drugs in Canada's Schedule G have moderate potential for abuse and require a prescription both of initial allocation and for refills. What Schedule in the US is similar?

Back 21

III (3)

Front 22

In Canada, OTC preparation are administered by what group of the respective provinces?

Back 22

Pharmacy Acts

Front 23

According to the FDA, drugs in which pregnancy catergory are considered not to present a risk to the fetus?

Back 23

A

Front 24

What are two advantages associated with use of generic drugs?

Back 24

lower cost
same active ingredients

Front 25

What are two disadvantages associated with use of generic drugs?

Back 25

less extensive testing
variation in response (due to inactive fillers)

Front 26

What drug resource is published annually and updated monthly?

Back 26

American Hospital Formulary

Front 27

Which legislation decreased the time for approval of drugs used for treating AIDS and cancer?

Back 27

Drug Regulation Act of 1992

Front 28

The nurse must be alert to conterfeit prescription drugs. What are some clue of counterfeit products?

Back 28

variation in labeling
different taste
different appearance