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HW week 1-3 Flashcards

0
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Penicillin is derived from: plants, animals, or minerals?

A

Plants

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Premarin is derived from: plants, animals, or minerals?

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Animals

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Vitamin C is derived from: plants, animals, or minerals?

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Plants

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Milk of Magnesia is derived from: plants, animals or minerals?

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Minerals

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Aspirin is derived from: plants, animals, or minerals?

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Plants

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5
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Drugs used to delay or stop the occurrence of a disease or condition

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Preventative Use

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Drugs used to provide evidence of a disease or condition

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Diagnostic Use

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Drugs used to control, improve, or cure symptoms

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Therapeutic Use

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The Greek word meaning to keep guard before

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Prophylaxis

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The study of drugs and their interactions with living organisms

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Pharmacology

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10
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T or F? In the 1900’s, Seldane was removed from the market because of adverse effects; however, the drug was chemically modified and is now sold as Sudafed.

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False

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T or F? Inert ingredients (fillers, binders) used to manufacture generic drugs never change the therapeutic effect of a drug.

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False

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12
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T of F? Because of post marketing surveillance, there is no guarantee that all drugs approved by the FDA will remain on the market indefinitely.

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True

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13
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T or F? In print advertisements, prescription drug information is usually quite lengthy, as opposed to television advertisements, which present an abbreviated version.

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True

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14
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Which of the following drugs was named purposefully to indicate the disease or symptoms it is used to treat?
Azmacort, Penicillin, Kay Ciel, Premarin, Bactrim DS

A

Azmacort

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15
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Valtrex (Valacyclovir) drug category

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Oral drug used to treat herpes simplex type 2

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16
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Westcort (hydrocortisone) drug category

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Topical corticosteroid

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17
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Rogaine (minoxidil) drug category

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Drug used to treat alopecia

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18
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MetroGel (metronidazole) drug category

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Drug used to treat acne rosacea

19
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Nizoral (ketoconazole) drug category

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Topical anti fungal

20
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Sylvadane treats

A

Burn

21
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Tetracycline treats

A

Bacterial infection

22
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Sporanox treats

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Fungal infection

23
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Zovirax (acyclovir) topical treats

A

Genital herpes

24
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Benzoyl peroxide treats

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Acne

25
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T or F? Antibiotic drugs such as doxycycline and tetracycline, provide topical treatment for cases of severe acne vulgaris.

A

False

26
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T or F? The topical retinoid drug tretinoin (Retin-a) is used to treat acne vulgaris and, under the trade name Renova, is used to treat skin wrinkles.

A

True

27
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T or F? In many cases the same antiviral drugs are used to treat both herpes simplex (genital herpes) and herpes zoster (shingles)

A

True

28
Q

T or F? Oral antibiotic drugs for acne vulgaris travel through the blood to kill bacteria in the deeper layers of the skin

A

True

29
Q

T or F? Bactroban is an oral antibiotic useful in treating burns.

A

False

30
Q

Drug form for Ecotrin

A

Enteric-coated tablet

31
Q

Drug form for Robitussin

A

Syrup

32
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Drug form for Maalox

A

Suspension

33
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Drug form for Calamine

A

Lotion

34
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Drug form for Nexium

A

Capsule

35
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a.c.

A

Before meals

36
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h.s.

A

At bedtime

37
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p.r.n.

A

As needed

38
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q.d.

A

Every day

39
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t.i.d.

A

Three times a day

40
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T or F? Prescriptions for controlled substances require the physician’s DEA number?

A

True

41
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T or F? Mark has taken a drug to relieve his heartburn, this would be considered a therapeutic effect.

A

True

42
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T or F? Only the drug’s trade name can be used when writing a prescription.

A

False

43
Q

T or F? Intermediate-acting insulin drugs have a faster onset but a longer effect than rapid-acting insulin drugs.

A

False

44
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T or F? Oral antidiabetic drugs are a unique form of insulin.

A

False

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