Pharmacology - Chapter 1 - Homework

Prototypes

Individual drugs that represent groups of drugs are called

The goals of most pharmacoeconomic research is to identify __________ therapy regimens that provide the desired benefits at the least cost.

drug

True

Controlled drugs are categorized according to therapeutic usefulness and potential for abuse.

Chemical

Drugs are classified according to their effects on particular body systems, their therapeutic uses, and their __________ characteristics.

systemic

Drugs may be given for local or __________ effects.

True

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for assuring that new drugs are safe and effective before approving the drugs and allowing them to be marketed.

False

The Harrison Narcotic Act prohibits fraudulent claims of drug effectiveness.

III

Phase __________ studies help to determine whether the potential benefits for the drug outweigh the risks.

True

Prescriptions for Schedule II drugs cannot be refilled.

False

The trade or brand name is related to the chemical or official name and is independent of the manufacturer.