Chapter 2 Book

Question 1

Never capitalized

Answer 1

Generic name

Question 2

Common or general name assigned to the drug by the United States Adopted Name (USAN) council

Answer 2

Generic name

Question 3

(also known as proprietary or brand name since it is owned by a company)

Answer 3

Trade name

Question 4

Distinguished from the generic name by capitalized first letter

Answer 4

Trade name

Question 5

Often shown on labels and references with the symbol After the nae (for “registered” trademark)

Answer 5

Trade name

Question 6

The exact molecular formula of the drug

Answer 6

Chemical name

Question 7

physician may indicate “no substitutions” on the prescription, usually indicated by

Answer 7

dispense as written (DAW) order.

Question 8

used to highlight the differences between the two drugs.

Answer 8

Tall Man Lettering

Question 9

prescription is not needed

Answer 9

OTC

Question 10

that means a prescription is required

Answer 10

Legend drug

Question 11

potential for abuse

Answer 11

Controlled substance

Question 12

drug given for an unapproved use

Answer 12

Off-label drug

Question 13

List of conditions for which a drug is meant to be used

Answer 13

Indications

Question 14

Subcategories of drugs based on their effects on the body

Answer 14

Classifications

Question 15

Description of the cellular changes that occur as a result of a drug

Answer 15

Actions

Question 16

Conditions for which a drug should not be given

Answer 16

Contraindications

Question 17

A list of possible unpleasant or dangerous secondary effects, other than the desired effect (e.g., side effects of Benadryl include sedation, dizziness, disturbed coordination, epigastric distress, anorexia, and thickening of bronchial secretions).

Answer 17

Side effects and adverse reactions.

Question 18

causes damage to the eighth cranial nerve, resulting in impaired hearing or ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Damage may be reversible or permanent.

Answer 18

Ototoxicity

Question 19

causes damage to the kidneys, resulting in impaired kidney function, decreased urinary output, and renal failure.

Answer 19

Nephrotoxicity

Question 20

an increased reaction to sunlight, with the danger of intense sunburn.

Answer 20

Photosensitivity is