Introduction to Drugs

Question 1

Pharmacology

Answer 1

the study of the biological effects of chemicals

Question 2

Drugs

Answer 2

chemicals that are introduced into the body to cause change

Question 3

Pharmocotherapeutics

Answer 3

the drug’s effects on the body and the body’s response to the drug

Question 4

Stages of drug development

Answer 4

preclinical, phase 1, phase 2, phase 3, phase 4

Question 5

Preclinical stage of drug development

Answer 5

tests on lab animals

Question 6

Phase 1 stage of drug development

Answer 6

healthy human volunteers (see how the drug impacts the human body)

Question 7

Phase 2 stage of drug development

Answer 7

patients who have the disease the drug is designed to treat

Question 8

Phase 3 stage of drug development

Answer 8

use of drug in a vast clinical market (the drug is being prescribed)

Question 9

Phase 4 stage of drug development

Answer 9

continual evaluation

Question 10

When are drugs given to pregnant women

Answer 10

when the benefits outweigh the risks

Question 11

What can drugs cause in pregnant women

Answer 11

teratogenic effects

Question 12

Controlled substances

Answer 12

drugs with abuse potential

Question 13

Brand name drug

Answer 13

the original drug approved that was given a limited time patent

Question 14

Generic name drug

Answer 14

the bioequivalent of the brand name drug

Question 15

What does a drug need to be bioequivalent

Answer 15

same strength of the active ingredient, same dosage form, same administration route, and works the same as the brand drug

Question 16

Do all bioequivalent drugs work the same as the brand name

Answer 16

no

Question 17

What type of drug is often found to mask signs and symptoms of underlying conditions

Answer 17

over the counter drugs

Question 18

When do many drug to drug interactions occur

Answer 18

with the use of over the counter drugs