Definition of Terms

Question 1

any chemical substance which modify the functions of a biological system and primarily intended for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of
disease to man or animals.

Answer 1

drug

Question 2

the pharmacopeia of the United States of America (1820)

Answer 2

USP

Question 2

British Pharmacopeia

Answer 2

BP

Question 3

the British Pharmaceutical Codex (1907)

Answer 3

B.P.C

Question 4

National Formulary

Answer 4

N.F

Question 5

study the actions of drugs on living things.

Answer 5

Pharmacology

Question 6

The Canadian Formulary

Answer 6

C.F

Question 7

International Pharmacopeia (1950)

Answer 7

Ph. I.

Question 8

drug mixtures prepared from crude drugs and containing several organic ingredients.

Answer 8

Galencials

Question 8

a blank preparation containing only innocuous ingredients.

Answer 8

Placebo

Question 8

Codex Francis

Answer 8

C. F

Question 9

is the extent to which the active ingredient in a drug product can be taken up by the body in a form which is physiologically active in order
to exert the desired therapeutic effect.

Answer 9

bioavailability