Karch's Focus on Nursing Pharmacology:
Chapter 1 and 2 Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
adverse effects - Correct answer-drug effects that are not the desired therapeutic
effects; may be unpleasant or even dangerous
brand name - Correct answer-name given to a drug by the pharmaceutical company
that developed it; also called a trade name
chemical name - Correct answer-name that reflects the chemical structure of a drug
drugs - Correct answer-chemicals that are introduced into the body to bring about
some sort of change
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Correct answer-federal agency responsible
for the regulation and enforcement of drug evaluation and distribution policies
generic drugs - Correct answer-drugs sold by their chemical name; not brand (or
trade) name products
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, generic name - Correct answer-the original designation that a drug is given when
the drug company that developed it applies for the approval process
genetic engineering - Correct answer-process of altering DNA, usually of bacteria,
to produce a chemical to be used as a drug
orphan drugs - Correct answer-drugs that have been discovered but would not be
profitable for a drug company to develop; usually drugs that would treat only a
small number of people; these orphans can be adopted by drug companies to
develop
over-the-counter (OTC) drugs - Correct answer-drugs that are available without a
prescription for self-treatment of a variety of complaints; deemed to be safe when
used as directed
pharmacology - Correct answer-the study of the biological effects of chemicals
pharmacotherapeutics - Correct answer-clinical pharmacology—the branch of
pharmacology that deals with drugs; chemicals that are used in medicine for the
treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of disease in humans
phase I study - Correct answer-a pilot study of a potential drug done with a small
number of selected, healthy human volunteers
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Chapter 1 and 2 Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
adverse effects - Correct answer-drug effects that are not the desired therapeutic
effects; may be unpleasant or even dangerous
brand name - Correct answer-name given to a drug by the pharmaceutical company
that developed it; also called a trade name
chemical name - Correct answer-name that reflects the chemical structure of a drug
drugs - Correct answer-chemicals that are introduced into the body to bring about
some sort of change
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Correct answer-federal agency responsible
for the regulation and enforcement of drug evaluation and distribution policies
generic drugs - Correct answer-drugs sold by their chemical name; not brand (or
trade) name products
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, generic name - Correct answer-the original designation that a drug is given when
the drug company that developed it applies for the approval process
genetic engineering - Correct answer-process of altering DNA, usually of bacteria,
to produce a chemical to be used as a drug
orphan drugs - Correct answer-drugs that have been discovered but would not be
profitable for a drug company to develop; usually drugs that would treat only a
small number of people; these orphans can be adopted by drug companies to
develop
over-the-counter (OTC) drugs - Correct answer-drugs that are available without a
prescription for self-treatment of a variety of complaints; deemed to be safe when
used as directed
pharmacology - Correct answer-the study of the biological effects of chemicals
pharmacotherapeutics - Correct answer-clinical pharmacology—the branch of
pharmacology that deals with drugs; chemicals that are used in medicine for the
treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of disease in humans
phase I study - Correct answer-a pilot study of a potential drug done with a small
number of selected, healthy human volunteers
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