DUNDA LEC MEDICAL (4)

Question 1

a drug substance administered for the Dx, Px, Cure, Tx, relief of diseases

Answer 1

medication

Question 2

is a branch of pharmacology dealing with the composition,

Answer 2

pharmacognosy

Question 3

study of the adverse effects, molecular targets and characterization of drugs or any chemical substance in excess.

Answer 3

toxicology

Question 4

prescribed only by qualified practitioners
because they would normally be used safely under supervision.

Answer 4

prescription (rx)

Question 5

drugs that can be purchased even without doctor’s
prescription for self-tx (Eg. Paracetamol, Vitamins, anti-diarrheals,
antacid, cold & flu meds)

Answer 5

non-prescription (OTC)

Question 6

drugs that are highly addictive & habit forming, requires Rx & S2 license number. (Controlled substances Schedule I – V) Eg. MSO4 , Demerol

Answer 6

regulated drugs

Question 7

FDA req’t, contains all of the chemic al & information about the drug.

Answer 7

package inserts/drug lit

Question 8

is a pharmaceutical prescribing reference guide published in the UK that contains drug information about branded and generic drugs in the UK formulary. It covers all profession

Answer 8

MIMS (Monthly index of medical specialties)

Question 9

is a commercially published compilation of manufacturers’ prescribing information on prescription drugs.

Answer 9

PDR (physicians desk reference )

Question 10

Pharmacy / Nursing / Health Allied Professions ), peer-reviewed

Answer 10

scientific journal

Question 11

(Medscape / rxlist / mims.com / drug manufacturer’s website)

Answer 11

internet sources