PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS I TERMS

Question 1

the study of substances that interact with living systems through chemical processes

Answer 1

pharmacology

Question 2

the branch of medicine concerned with he treatment of disease and the action of remedial agents

Answer 2

therapeutics

Question 3

any substance that brings about a change in biologic function through its chemical actions

Answer 3

drug

Question 4

these types of drugs require a prescription

Answer 4

legend drugs

Question 5

drugs that can be safely self administered by the layman for self limiting conditions and for which appropriate labels can be written for lay comprehension

Answer 5

over the counter (OTC)

Question 6

these are vitamins, herbals and natural products

Answer 6

dietary supplements

Question 7

these type of handwriting method highlights the differences to prevent errors

Answer 7

tall man lettering

Question 8

this is the term for a proprietary name

Answer 8

brand

Question 9

term for nonproprietary name drugs that are more general

Answer 9

generic

Question 10

this is the list of medications used in health care system and is based on evaluations of efficacy, safety, and cost effectiveness, used to specify which meds are approved

Answer 10

formulary

Question 11

this act divided the controlled substances into five schedules according to abuse potential

Answer 11

controlled substance Act of 1970

Question 12

this is the treatment drug for a disease thought to be present in less than 200,000 Americans or cannot be profitable to develop

Answer 12

orphan drug

Question 13

name this medwatch voluntary reporting form

voluntary reporting

Answer 13

Form FDA 3500

Question 14

name this medwatch voluntary reporting form

mandatory reporting for facilities, importers, distributors, and manufacturers

Answer 14

Form FDA 3500A