Understanding Drug Products

Question 1

A ______________ is a drug or chemical substance that alters body function in a desired way.

Answer 1

Pharmacodyanic

Question 2

A ________ agent is a substance that helps healthcare providers diagnose a medical condition.

Answer 2

Diagnostic

Question 3

This medication is made using natural substances.

Answer 3

Homeopathic Drugs

Question 4

Over the counter (OTC) Drugs can…

Answer 4

Be sold without a prescription.

Question 5

___________ drugs are legally dispensed to a patient by a healthcare provider.

Answer 5

Prescription

Question 6

Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Protein, Energy and Nutritional drinks are examples of…

Answer 6

Dietary Supplements

Question 7

_________ Drugs are an imitation of a naturally occurring substance.

Answer 7

Synthesized

Examples include Ephedrine and Asprin.

Question 8

What is the active ingredient in Tylenol.

Answer 8

Acetaminophen

Question 9

Therapeutic Agents target a specific need in the body and are categorized in 4 functions that are..

Answer 9

Maintain Health
Relieve Symptoms
Combat Illness
Reverse Disease Processes

Question 10

What is a destructive agent?

Answer 10

Works to kill specific living elements like bacteria, fungi, viruses, or abnormal cancer cells.

Question 11

What are bactericidal agents?

Answer 11

Bactericidal agents are antibiotics that kill bacteria rather than inhibit their growth.

Question 12

Give an example of a bactericidal drug.

Answer 12

Penicillin.

Question 13

What is radioactive iodine used for?

Answer 13

To destroy thyroid cells to reduce excess hormone secreted by the thyroid gland.

Question 14

What are traditional cancer drugs known for?

Answer 14

They kill both cancer and normal cells.

Question 15

How do newer cancer therapies differ from traditional ones?

Answer 15

Newer therapies are more selective.

Question 16

What is the purpose of using different antineoplastic drugs in combination?

Answer 16

To slow the growth of cancer cells at different phases of their cell growth cycles.

Question 17

What is a common side effect of traditional cancer treatments?

Answer 17

Hair loss, depression of the immune system, and ulcerations of the mouth or gastrointestinal tract.

Question 18

True or False: Most antineoplastic drugs can effectively distinguish between cancer cells and normal cells.

Answer 18

False.

Question 19

What is a prophylactic agent?

Answer 19

A prophylactic agent prevents illness or disease from occurring.

Question 20

Give examples of prophylactic agents.

Answer 20

Examples include:
* Antiseptic and germicidal liquids for hand washing
* Vaccines

Question 21

What diseases can vaccines prevent?

Answer 21

Vaccines can prevent:
* Influenza
* Pneumonia
* Shingles
* Tetanus
* Measles
* Mumps
* Rubella
* Chicken pox
* Poliomyelitis
* Meningitis
* Hepatitis

Question 22

Which populations are pharmacists administering vaccines to?

Answer 22

Pharmacists are administering vaccines to older adults and other high-risk individuals.

Question 23

In what situations can antibiotics act as prophylactic agents?

Answer 23

Antibiotics can act as prophylactic agents in situations such as:
* Patients with a history of rheumatic fever before dental procedures
* Hunters in areas infested with deer ticks

Question 24

Fill in the blank: A patient with a history of rheumatic fever may be given a large single dose of an antibiotic ______ prior to a dental procedure.

Answer 24

one hour

Question 25

True or False: Vaccines can only prevent infectious diseases.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

What is the purpose of administering antibiotics as prophylactic agents?

Answer 26

To decrease the patient’s risk for acquiring a serious bacterial infection.

Question 27

What is a synthetic drug?

Answer 27

A drug created in the laboratory from a series of chemical reactions to produce a specific pharmacological effect.

Example: Phenobarbital, prescribed for seizure, nerve, or headache disorders.

Question 28

Give an example of a synthesized drug.

Answer 28

Ephedrine and aspirin.

Ephedrine mimics the pharmacological action of the Chinese herb ma huang, while aspirin is derived from the white willow tree.

Question 29

What are semisynthetic drugs?

Answer 29

Natural substances combined with laboratory substances designed to improve efficacy, reduce side effects, overcome medicinal obstacles, or broaden uses.

Example: Amoxicillin is a modification of penicillin.

Question 30

What is the primary purpose of semisynthetic drugs?

Answer 30

To improve efficacy, reduce side effects, overcome medicinal obstacles, or broaden the scope of uses.

Many antibiotics, like amoxicillin, fall into this category.

Question 31

What are biogenetically engineered drugs?

Answer 31

Drugs derived from the use of biotechnology to produce unique drugs with specific therapeutic effects.

Example: Humulin for diabetes management.

Question 32

What is the therapeutic effect of Humulin?

Answer 32

To manage diabetes by mimicking insulin.

Humulin is a biogenetically engineered drug.

Question 33

What is the active ingredient in EpiPens?

Answer 33

Epinephrine hydrochloride.

EpiPens are used to respond to severe allergic reactions.

Question 34

True or False: EpiPens are often dispensed in packages of three.

Answer 34

False.

EpiPens are dispensed in packages of two.

Question 35

What is the primary use of EpiPens?

Answer 35

To mimic the actions of the hormone adrenaline for severe allergic reactions.

EpiPens are lifesaving injectable synthesized drugs.