Mixed Books - Naming and Classifying Drugs

Question 1

When a drug is first developed it is known as a mix of _____. It gets a _____ name. This helps researchers and people who want to copy the drug.

Answer 1

chemicals; chemicals

Question 2

Once a drug clears phases I to III of clinical trials, it is given a name to be on the market. What is that name called?

Answer 2

Can be referred to as brand, proprietary or trade name.

Question 3

Once the patent or trademark status is no longer protected, the drug is produced by others under its ____ name.

Answer 3

generic

Question 4

What is the difference between a proprietary and generic drug?

Answer 4

The fillers

Question 5

T or F: Generic names are not capitalized

Answer 5

True

Question 6

study box 4.1 on page 54

Answer 6

FDA requirements for generic remakes

Question 7

T or F: Schedule I is the most controlled, while V is the least.

Answer 7

True p. 56

Question 8

Schedule II drugs have a high potential for _________. ____ number of refills are allowed. Can someone call this prescription in?

Answer 8

Addiction (both psychological and physical); zero refills (ex oxycodone). No, cannot call it in.

Question 9

Schedule III drugs are ________ addictive. Are these refillable?

Answer 9

moderately; refillable - yes (up to 5 times in 6 months). Ex Tylenol 3. Prescriber has to sign.

Question 10

Schedule IV have lower abuse potential. Can this be phoned or faxed in once signed by prescriber?

Answer 10

yes