Intro to Pharm Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) in Canada?
To ensure the safety and nutritional quality of food and drugs.
The FDA protects the public by regulating the safety and quality of food, drugs, and related products.
Which products are regulated under the FDA?
Food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics.
The FDA covers a wide range of products, including food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics.
What is included in the FDA’s scope of regulation?
Food labeling, advertising, and food additives.
The FDA regulates food labeling, compositional requirements, food additives, and more.
What is the primary role of the FDA regarding food and drugs?
To protect the public from health hazards and fraud.
The FDA’s primary role is to protect the public from health hazards and fraudulent practices.
What is the FDA’s role concerning veterinary drug residues?
To regulate and set safety limits for residues in food.
The FDA ensures that residues from veterinary drugs remain within safe limits in food.
What types of claims are regulated by the FDA for food and drugs?
Safety and efficacy claims.
The FDA monitors safety and efficacy claims to protect public health.
What is pharmacology?
The scientific study of drug effects on living organisms.
Pharmacology studies how drugs and chemicals affect living organisms.
What is the definition of a drug?
A chemical that affects biological systems.
A drug is a chemical (natural or synthetic) that affects biological systems.
What is a controlled substance?
A drug regulated due to its potential for abuse.
Controlled substances are drugs regulated due to the potential for abuse.
Which of the following is an example of a natural drug?
Atropine from belladonna.
Natural drugs include atropine, derived from belladonna.
What is the difference between prescription and OTC drugs?
Prescription drugs require supervision; OTC drugs can be self-administered.
Prescription drugs require supervision due to higher risks, while OTC drugs can be self-administered.
Which of the following is an example of a drug derived from plants?
Atropine.
Atropine is derived from the belladonna plant.
Which drug is derived from animals?
Botox.
Botox is derived from botulinum toxin, initially derived from bacteria.
Which drug is synthesized in laboratories?
Tylenol.
Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a chemically synthesized drug.
Which drug is derived from microorganisms?
B: Penicillin
Penicillin is produced by the Penicillium mold.
What is the difference between a brand name and a generic drug?
B: Brand names are proprietary, while generics use the drug’s chemical name.
Brand names are proprietary and created by pharmaceutical companies, while generic names are nonproprietary.
Which name is always written in lowercase letters?
B: Generic name
Generic names are written in lowercase, while brand names begin with capital letters.
What is an example of a generic drug name?
C: Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is the generic name for Tylenol.
How long is a patent on a brand name drug valid?
C: 20 years
A drug patent is valid for 20 years.
What are drugs classified based on?
A: Legal definitions, chemical makeup, and effects
Drugs are classified by legal definitions, chemical makeup, and effects on the body.
Which of the following is classified as a Schedule I drug?
B: Heroin
Schedule I drugs have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse (e.g., heroin).
Which schedule contains drugs with high abuse potential but accepted medical use?
B: Schedule II
Schedule II drugs include opioids such as morphine and fentanyl.
Which drug classification includes benzodiazepines?
C: Schedule IV
Benzodiazepines are classified as Schedule IV substances.
Which classification includes over-the-counter antibiotics?
B: Schedule V
Schedule V drugs include OTC medications like some antibiotics.
Which drug is derived from the belladonna plant?
A: Atropine
Atropine is derived from the belladonna plant.
Which drug is derived from pig insulin?
B: Insulin
Insulin was originally derived from pig pancreas tissue.
Which microorganism is the source of penicillin?
C: Fungi
Penicillin is derived from the Penicillium mold, a type of fungus.
What drug category does Tylenol belong to?
B: Analgesics
Tylenol (acetaminophen) is an analgesic used to relieve pain.
What class of drugs is associated with a high addiction rate?
B: Controlled substances
Controlled substances have a high potential for abuse and addiction.
What type of drugs includes morphine and fentanyl?
B: Opioids
Morphine and fentanyl are opioids used for pain management.
Which drug category includes alcohol and sedatives?
B: Depressants
Alcohol and sedatives are classified as depressants.
Which classification includes hallucinogens such as LSD?
C: Schedule I
LSD and other hallucinogens are classified as Schedule I substances.
Which drug category includes caffeine and cocaine?
A: Stimulants
Caffeine and cocaine are stimulants that increase alertness and energy.
Which drug classification includes medications like Valium and Xanax?
A: Benzodiazepines
Valium and Xanax are benzodiazepines used for anxiety management.
Which drug classification is associated with high psychological dependence?
D: All of the above
Opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants can all lead to high psychological dependence.
