Drug Sources Flashcards

1
Q

Traditional sources of drugs are?

A

plants (botanical) and minerals.

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2
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The active components of plants that are useful as drugs include?

A

alkaloids, glycosides, gums, resins, and oils

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3
Q

The names of alkaloids usually end in?

A

-ine

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4
Q

the names of glycosides end in?

A

-in

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5
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Examples of alkaloids include

A

atropine, caffeine, and nicotine

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6
Q

examples of glycosides include?

A

Digoxin and digitoxin

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7
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Bacteria and molds produce many of the?

A

antibiotics & anthelmintics (ivermectin-Heartgard)
example:
Penicillin came from the mold Penicillium

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8
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Animals once were important as a source of?

A

hormones such as insulin and anticoagulants such as heparin.

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9
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Mineral sources of drugs include?

A

electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and chloride), iron, & selenium

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10
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Advances in what type of technology have made it possible for animal and human products (e.g., insulin) in bacteria to be produced in large quantities.

A

recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

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