Test Bank For Clayton’s Basic
Pharmacology For Nurses ( All
Correct Solutions)
What is the official name of a drug listed by the FDA? - Ans--The official
name is the name under which a drug is listed by the FDA.
What is the difference between a brand name and a nonproprietary name? -
Ans--The brand name is given to a drug by its manufacturer, while the
nonproprietary name is provided by the United States Adopted Names
Council.
Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements? -
Ans--The United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF)
contains information specific to nutritional supplements.
What does the USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names
include? - Ans--It is a compilation of drug names, pronunciation guides, and
possible future FDA approved drugs.
What type of information does the Natural Medicines Comprehensive
Database provide? - Ans--It contains evidence-based information on herbal
medicines and herbal combination products.
What does Drug Interaction Facts provide? - Ans--It contains
comprehensive information on drug interactions.
Which drug reference contains drug monographs for all drugs in a
therapeutic class? - Ans--Drug Facts and Comparisons contains drug
monographs that describe all drugs in a therapeutic class.
How are monographs formatted in Drug Facts and Comparisons? - Ans--
Monographs are formatted as tables to allow comparison of similar
products, brand names, manufacturers, cost indices, and available dosage
forms.
,Which drug reference contains monographs about virtually every single-
entity drug available in the US? - Ans--AHFS Drug Information contains
monographs about virtually every single-entity drug available in the United
States.
What therapeutic uses does AHFS Drug Information describe? - Ans--It
describes therapeutic uses of drugs, including both approved and
unapproved uses.
Which online drug reference provides a comprehensive, up-to-date
resource about medicines? - Ans--DailyMed provides a standard,
comprehensive, up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about
medicines.
What is the American Drug Index primarily used for? - Ans--The American
Drug Index is not appropriate for patient use.
What is the purpose of the American Hospital Formulary? - Ans--The
American Hospital Formulary is not appropriate for patient use.
What does the term 'drug reference' imply in this context? - Ans--The term
'drug reference' refers to resources that may not be appropriate for patient
use.
Which legislation authorizes the FDA to determine the safety of a drug
before marketing? - Ans--The specific legislation is not provided in the
notes, but it typically refers to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
What did the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 authorize the
FDA to do? - Ans--Determine the safety of all drugs before marketing.
What is the purpose of the Durham Humphrey Amendment (1952)? - Ans--
Defines drugs that cannot be used safely without medical supervision and
restricts their sale to prescription by a licensed practitioner.
What does the Controlled Substances Act (1970) address? - Ans--It
addresses controlled substances and their categorization.
,What does the Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment (1962) ensure? - Ans--It
ensures drug efficacy and greater drug safety, requiring manufacturers to
prove effectiveness before marketing.
Which schedule does meperidine (Demerol) fall under? - Ans--Schedule II,
indicating a high potential for abuse and possible severe psychological and
physical dependence.
What characterizes Schedule I drugs? - Ans--They have a high potential for
abuse and no recognized medical use.
What is the potential for abuse associated with Schedule III drugs? - Ans--
They have some potential for abuse, leading to low to moderate physical
dependence or high psychological dependence.
What is the potential for abuse associated with Schedule IV drugs? - Ans--
They have low potential for abuse, leading to limited physical or
psychological dependence.
What action would the FDA take to expedite drug development for a
smallpox outbreak? - Ans--Fast track the investigational drug.
What is meant by 'fast tracking' a drug by the FDA? - Ans--It means giving the
drug the highest priority within the agency after the Investigational New Drug
Application is approved.
What is true about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs? - Ans--They are sold
without a prescription.
Are OTC drugs listed in the USP NF? - Ans--Yes, OTC drugs are listed in the
USP NF.
What is required for prescription drugs? - Ans--An order from a healthcare
provider who is licensed to prescribe.
Which is the most authoritative reference for medications that are injected? -
Ans--The Handbook on Injectable Drugs.
, What does the Handbook on Injectable Drugs provide? - Ans--It is a
comprehensive reference on the compatibility of injectable drugs, with
monographs for over 300 injectable drugs.
What is the role of the FDA in drug safety? - Ans--To ensure that drugs are
safe and effective before they are marketed.
What does the term 'controlled substances' refer to? - Ans--Drugs that are
regulated by law due to their potential for abuse.
What is the significance of the term 'orphan disease' in drug research? -
Ans--Orphan diseases are not researched in a priority manner compared to
more common diseases.
What is the consequence of omitting the preclinical research phase in drug
development? - Ans--It would compromise the safety and efficacy
evaluation of the drug.
What is the difference between generic and trade names for drugs? - Ans--
Generic names are the official names of drugs, while trade names are the
brand names under which they are marketed.
What does the term 'monograph' refer to in the context of injectable drugs? -
Ans--A detailed written study or report on a specific injectable drug.
What is the importance of proving drug effectiveness to the FDA? - Ans--It
ensures that only safe and effective drugs are available to the public.
What does the term 'psychological dependence' mean? - Ans--A condition
where a person feels a compulsion to use a drug for its psychological effects.
What is the primary concern of the FDA during the clinical research phase? -
Ans--To ensure that all phases are completed safely.
What is the abuse potential of Lomotil? - Ans--Lomotil has a low abuse
potential and is classified as a Schedule V drug.
Pharmacology For Nurses ( All
Correct Solutions)
What is the official name of a drug listed by the FDA? - Ans--The official
name is the name under which a drug is listed by the FDA.
What is the difference between a brand name and a nonproprietary name? -
Ans--The brand name is given to a drug by its manufacturer, while the
nonproprietary name is provided by the United States Adopted Names
Council.
Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements? -
Ans--The United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF)
contains information specific to nutritional supplements.
What does the USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names
include? - Ans--It is a compilation of drug names, pronunciation guides, and
possible future FDA approved drugs.
What type of information does the Natural Medicines Comprehensive
Database provide? - Ans--It contains evidence-based information on herbal
medicines and herbal combination products.
What does Drug Interaction Facts provide? - Ans--It contains
comprehensive information on drug interactions.
Which drug reference contains drug monographs for all drugs in a
therapeutic class? - Ans--Drug Facts and Comparisons contains drug
monographs that describe all drugs in a therapeutic class.
How are monographs formatted in Drug Facts and Comparisons? - Ans--
Monographs are formatted as tables to allow comparison of similar
products, brand names, manufacturers, cost indices, and available dosage
forms.
,Which drug reference contains monographs about virtually every single-
entity drug available in the US? - Ans--AHFS Drug Information contains
monographs about virtually every single-entity drug available in the United
States.
What therapeutic uses does AHFS Drug Information describe? - Ans--It
describes therapeutic uses of drugs, including both approved and
unapproved uses.
Which online drug reference provides a comprehensive, up-to-date
resource about medicines? - Ans--DailyMed provides a standard,
comprehensive, up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about
medicines.
What is the American Drug Index primarily used for? - Ans--The American
Drug Index is not appropriate for patient use.
What is the purpose of the American Hospital Formulary? - Ans--The
American Hospital Formulary is not appropriate for patient use.
What does the term 'drug reference' imply in this context? - Ans--The term
'drug reference' refers to resources that may not be appropriate for patient
use.
Which legislation authorizes the FDA to determine the safety of a drug
before marketing? - Ans--The specific legislation is not provided in the
notes, but it typically refers to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
What did the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 authorize the
FDA to do? - Ans--Determine the safety of all drugs before marketing.
What is the purpose of the Durham Humphrey Amendment (1952)? - Ans--
Defines drugs that cannot be used safely without medical supervision and
restricts their sale to prescription by a licensed practitioner.
What does the Controlled Substances Act (1970) address? - Ans--It
addresses controlled substances and their categorization.
,What does the Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment (1962) ensure? - Ans--It
ensures drug efficacy and greater drug safety, requiring manufacturers to
prove effectiveness before marketing.
Which schedule does meperidine (Demerol) fall under? - Ans--Schedule II,
indicating a high potential for abuse and possible severe psychological and
physical dependence.
What characterizes Schedule I drugs? - Ans--They have a high potential for
abuse and no recognized medical use.
What is the potential for abuse associated with Schedule III drugs? - Ans--
They have some potential for abuse, leading to low to moderate physical
dependence or high psychological dependence.
What is the potential for abuse associated with Schedule IV drugs? - Ans--
They have low potential for abuse, leading to limited physical or
psychological dependence.
What action would the FDA take to expedite drug development for a
smallpox outbreak? - Ans--Fast track the investigational drug.
What is meant by 'fast tracking' a drug by the FDA? - Ans--It means giving the
drug the highest priority within the agency after the Investigational New Drug
Application is approved.
What is true about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs? - Ans--They are sold
without a prescription.
Are OTC drugs listed in the USP NF? - Ans--Yes, OTC drugs are listed in the
USP NF.
What is required for prescription drugs? - Ans--An order from a healthcare
provider who is licensed to prescribe.
Which is the most authoritative reference for medications that are injected? -
Ans--The Handbook on Injectable Drugs.
, What does the Handbook on Injectable Drugs provide? - Ans--It is a
comprehensive reference on the compatibility of injectable drugs, with
monographs for over 300 injectable drugs.
What is the role of the FDA in drug safety? - Ans--To ensure that drugs are
safe and effective before they are marketed.
What does the term 'controlled substances' refer to? - Ans--Drugs that are
regulated by law due to their potential for abuse.
What is the significance of the term 'orphan disease' in drug research? -
Ans--Orphan diseases are not researched in a priority manner compared to
more common diseases.
What is the consequence of omitting the preclinical research phase in drug
development? - Ans--It would compromise the safety and efficacy
evaluation of the drug.
What is the difference between generic and trade names for drugs? - Ans--
Generic names are the official names of drugs, while trade names are the
brand names under which they are marketed.
What does the term 'monograph' refer to in the context of injectable drugs? -
Ans--A detailed written study or report on a specific injectable drug.
What is the importance of proving drug effectiveness to the FDA? - Ans--It
ensures that only safe and effective drugs are available to the public.
What does the term 'psychological dependence' mean? - Ans--A condition
where a person feels a compulsion to use a drug for its psychological effects.
What is the primary concern of the FDA during the clinical research phase? -
Ans--To ensure that all phases are completed safely.
What is the abuse potential of Lomotil? - Ans--Lomotil has a low abuse
potential and is classified as a Schedule V drug.
