HSC 343 Pharmacology Exam Questions and Answers| New Update with 100%
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Pure Food and Drug Act 1) The federal government (Food and Drug Administration, FDA)
may enforce standards of drug strength and purity as officially designated by the USP (United
States Pharmacopoeia) and NF (National Formulary).
2) Prohibits mislabeling or adulteration of drug
The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 1) Enforced by FDA through registration of all parties
involved in manufacture, sale, & distribution of drugs
2) Required adequate testing of a compound to prevent marketing of toxic substance. New
drugs must be safe/pure in order to be introduced into interstate commerce. Law DID NOT
require proof of effectiveness
Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act 1) promote drug studies in children
2) see how existing drugs work in children and determine safety
3) Set up pediatric drug trials
The Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act -Allows for fast-tracking of drugs for
serious illnesses to market
-Drug manufacturers have to give patients 6 months notice before they discontinue making a
drug
-Established a clinical trial database for drugs for critical illnesses
-Informs of "off-label" uses
-Incentives for pediatric drug research
FDA Amendments Act Drug safety legislation designed to monitor drugs once they are on
the market
Kefauver-Harris Amendments 1) required proof of efficacy as well as safety before any new
drug could be placed in interstate commerce
,2) guidelines for conducting clinical trials
3) established the Drug Efficacy Study Implementation (DESI)
The Durham-Humphrey Act 1) separated drugs into legend (prescription) and nonlegend
(nonprescription, over-the-counter) categories. The "legend" must appear on every commercial
container of legend drugs: "Caution: Federal Law Prohibits Dispensing without Prescription."
2) rules for dispensing legend drugs
Controlled Substances Act 1. established rehabilitation programs for drug users
2. established control (registration) and enforcement (DEA)
3. regulates export and import of controlled substances
Schedule I high abuse potential and no accepted medical use in U.S.
Schedule I The following are examples of what schedule?
1) investigational drugs
2) opiates: heroin, many synthetic derivatives
3) hallucinogens: LSD, mescaline, peyote, bath salts
4) marijuana (medical merijuana in 21 states an exception). spice
5) methaqualone (Quaalude)
Schedule II accepted medical uses in U.S. with high abuse potential resulting in severe
physical or psychological dependence
Schedule II The following RULES are for which schedule type?
1) written prescription required with prescriber's actual (legal) signature
2) must be dated the same day as signed
3) no refills allowed
, 4) in an emergency, a verbal order may be given for a limited quantity of drug adequate to treat
the emergency condition, but must be followed by a written prescription within 72 hours.
Schedule II The following are examples of which type of schedule?
-Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
-Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
-Morphine
-Meperidine (Demerol)
-Cocaine
-Codeine
-Fentanyl
-Hydrocodone
no Are verbal orders allowed for schedule II prescriptions in alabama?
Schedule III abuse potential less than schedule II
Schedule III The following are RULES for which type of schedule?
1) written or verbal prescription allowed; valid for 6 months from the date written
2) limit of 5 refills
Schedule III The following are examples of what schedule drugs?
1) Codenine/Acetaminophen (Tylenol #3)
2) Anabolic steroids
Schedule IV Abuse potential less than Schedule III (same rules)
Correct Answers
Pure Food and Drug Act 1) The federal government (Food and Drug Administration, FDA)
may enforce standards of drug strength and purity as officially designated by the USP (United
States Pharmacopoeia) and NF (National Formulary).
2) Prohibits mislabeling or adulteration of drug
The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 1) Enforced by FDA through registration of all parties
involved in manufacture, sale, & distribution of drugs
2) Required adequate testing of a compound to prevent marketing of toxic substance. New
drugs must be safe/pure in order to be introduced into interstate commerce. Law DID NOT
require proof of effectiveness
Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act 1) promote drug studies in children
2) see how existing drugs work in children and determine safety
3) Set up pediatric drug trials
The Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act -Allows for fast-tracking of drugs for
serious illnesses to market
-Drug manufacturers have to give patients 6 months notice before they discontinue making a
drug
-Established a clinical trial database for drugs for critical illnesses
-Informs of "off-label" uses
-Incentives for pediatric drug research
FDA Amendments Act Drug safety legislation designed to monitor drugs once they are on
the market
Kefauver-Harris Amendments 1) required proof of efficacy as well as safety before any new
drug could be placed in interstate commerce
,2) guidelines for conducting clinical trials
3) established the Drug Efficacy Study Implementation (DESI)
The Durham-Humphrey Act 1) separated drugs into legend (prescription) and nonlegend
(nonprescription, over-the-counter) categories. The "legend" must appear on every commercial
container of legend drugs: "Caution: Federal Law Prohibits Dispensing without Prescription."
2) rules for dispensing legend drugs
Controlled Substances Act 1. established rehabilitation programs for drug users
2. established control (registration) and enforcement (DEA)
3. regulates export and import of controlled substances
Schedule I high abuse potential and no accepted medical use in U.S.
Schedule I The following are examples of what schedule?
1) investigational drugs
2) opiates: heroin, many synthetic derivatives
3) hallucinogens: LSD, mescaline, peyote, bath salts
4) marijuana (medical merijuana in 21 states an exception). spice
5) methaqualone (Quaalude)
Schedule II accepted medical uses in U.S. with high abuse potential resulting in severe
physical or psychological dependence
Schedule II The following RULES are for which schedule type?
1) written prescription required with prescriber's actual (legal) signature
2) must be dated the same day as signed
3) no refills allowed
, 4) in an emergency, a verbal order may be given for a limited quantity of drug adequate to treat
the emergency condition, but must be followed by a written prescription within 72 hours.
Schedule II The following are examples of which type of schedule?
-Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
-Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
-Morphine
-Meperidine (Demerol)
-Cocaine
-Codeine
-Fentanyl
-Hydrocodone
no Are verbal orders allowed for schedule II prescriptions in alabama?
Schedule III abuse potential less than schedule II
Schedule III The following are RULES for which type of schedule?
1) written or verbal prescription allowed; valid for 6 months from the date written
2) limit of 5 refills
Schedule III The following are examples of what schedule drugs?
1) Codenine/Acetaminophen (Tylenol #3)
2) Anabolic steroids
Schedule IV Abuse potential less than Schedule III (same rules)
