Test Bank - Chapter 01 Q1: Which name identifies a drug listed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before it becomes official? A. Brand B. Nonproprietary C. Generic (Correct) D. Trademark Rationale: A generic name or common name is given before a drug becomes official. The brand name, or trademark, is the name given to a drug by its manufacturer. Nonproprietary is not a term used in this situation.
Q2: Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements? A. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names B. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database C. United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF) (Correct) D. Drug Interaction Facts Rationale: United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary contains information specific to nutritional supplements. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names is a compilation of drug names, pronunciation guide, and possible future FDA approved drugs; it does not include nutritional supplements. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database contains evidence-based information on herbal medicines and herbal combination products; it does not include information specific to nutritional supplements. Drug Interaction Facts contains comprehensive information on drug interaction facts; it does not include nutritional supplements.
Q3: Which online drug reference makes available to healthcare providers and the public a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about medicines? A. American Drug Index B. American Hospital Formulary C. DailyMed (Correct) D. Drug Reference Rationale: DailyMed makes available to healthcare providers and the public a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about medicines. The American Drug Index is not appropriate for patient use. The American Hospital Formulary is not appropriate for patient use. The drug reference is not appropriate for patient use.
Q4: Which legislation authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine the safety of a drug before its marketing? A. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938) (Correct) B. Durham Humphrey Amendment (1952)
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