Three types of drug names Flashcards
What is the generic name of a drug?
The generic name is the official name of the drug, which is not protected by trademark and is usually derived from the chemical name.
What does the brand name of a drug represent?
The brand name is the proprietary name given by the manufacturer, used for marketing purposes.
True or False: The trade name and brand name are the same.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ name is often easier to remember and pronounce than the generic name.
brand
What is the chemical name of a drug?
The chemical name describes the molecular structure of the drug and is typically complex and lengthy.
Which type of drug name is used in scientific literature?
The generic name
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of drug name? A) Generic B) Brand C) Common D) Chemical
C) Common
What is the purpose of the generic name?
To provide a universal name for the drug that can be used by healthcare professionals regardless of the manufacturer.
True or False: A drug can have multiple brand names.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ name is unique to a specific manufacturer and is protected by trademark.
brand
What is the significance of a drug’s chemical name?
It provides detailed information about the drug’s chemical structure and composition.
Multiple Choice: Which name is typically used on prescription labels? A) Chemical B) Generic C) Brand D) Both B and C
D) Both B and C
Short Answer: Why might a healthcare provider prefer to use a generic name?
Because it is universally recognized and avoids confusion with multiple brand names.
What does the term ‘trade name’ refer to?
The trade name is another term for the brand name, used for commercial purposes.
True or False: A generic drug must have the same active ingredient as its brand-name counterpart.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ name is often used in clinical trials and research studies.
chemical
What is the relationship between generic and brand names?
Generic names are derived from the chemical name and can be marketed under various brand names.
Multiple Choice: Which name is likely to change after a patent expires? A) Generic B) Brand C) Chemical D) None of the above
B) Brand
Short Answer: What is the main advantage of using generic drugs?
They are typically less expensive than brand-name drugs.
What is the role of the FDA regarding drug names?
The FDA approves the generic names and ensures they are not misleading.
True or False: All drugs have both a generic name and a brand name.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ name can help identify the drug’s therapeutic use.
brand
What does it mean if a drug is marketed as ‘OTC’?
It means the drug is available over-the-counter, without a prescription.
Multiple Choice: Which name is used to identify the active ingredient in a drug? A) Brand B) Generic C) Trade D) None of the above
B) Generic
