Basic Principles of Pharmacology (Part 1)

Question 1

Drug Names

Standard established nomenclature based on physical chemical makeup.

a. ) Chemical
b. ) Generic
c. ) Trade

Answer 1

Chemical Name

• Only 1 chemical name.
• Standard established nomenclature based on physical chemical makeup.
• Complicated and difficult to pronounce.
• Commonly classified by portion of the name.

Question 2

Drug Names

The name “sounds good,” and is used as a marketing tool. Commonly used in the hospital setting.

a. ) Chemical
b. ) Generic
c. ) Trade

Answer 2

Generic Name

• 1 generic name per drug.
• Less complicated name.
• Sounds better.
  
  • Marketing tool.
• Commonly used in the hospital setting.

Question 3

Drug Names

Assigned by the company marketing the drug. Can have many different names, and the name is usually short and easy to remember.

a. ) Chemical
b. ) Generic
c. ) Trade

Answer 3

Trade Name

• Assigned by the company marketing the drug.
• Can have many different names.
• Short, easy to remember.
• Proprietary, product, or brand name.
• Trade names submitted and approved by the FDA.

Question 4

What the body does to a drug.

a. ) Pharmacokinetics
b. ) Pharmacodynamics

Answer 4

Pharmacokinetics