Medication Alternatives Quiz

c. Therapeutic alternative

A drug that contains a different active ingredient, but is in the same drug class and works similarly to another medication is considered a: a. Pharmacologic alternative b. Pharmacologic equivalent c. Therapeutic alternative d. Therapeutic equivalent

b. Contains the same active ingredient, but is a different strength

A pharmacologic alternative is a drug that: a. Is identical in active ingredient, strength, and dosage form b. Contains the same active ingredient, but is a different strength c. Is identical in active ingredient, but has different inactive ingredients d. Contains a different active ingredient, but is the same drug class and works similarly

a. Collaborative Agreement

A system that allows pharmacists to automatically substitute with certain pharmacologic or therapeutic alternatives without calling the prescriber each time is known as a: a. Collaborative Agreement b. Collective Agreement c. Pharmaceutical Agreement d. Professional Agreement

d. Contain the same active ingredient, but are different dosage forms

Paxil is an immediate-release paroxetine tablet. Paxil CR is a controlled-release paroxetine tablet. Both medications are used to treat the same condition. Paxil and Paxil CR are pharmacologic alternatives because they: a. Are in different drug classes b. Are AB-rated in the Orange Book c. Absorb and release the same in the body d. Contain the same active ingredient, but are different dosage forms

d. Contain different active ingredients, but in the same drug class

Seroquel and Abilify are both atypical antipsychotics used to treat psychiatric disorders. Seroquel and Abilify are therapeutic alternatives because they: a. Are AB-rated in the Orange Book b. Are both immediate-release tablets c. Absorb and release the same in the body d. Contain different active ingredients, but in the same drug class