ROACHS INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Identify the different names assigned to drugs. Answer: Chemical
name, Generic name, Trade name (Brand name)
◉ Controlled substance. Answer: most carefully monitored of all
drugs, have a high potential for abuse and may cause physical or
psychological dependancy
◉ Prescription drug. Answer: Legend drugs...are the largest category
of drugs and prescribed by a licensed health care provider.
◉ non prescription drug (OTC). Answer: designated by the FDA as
safe and can be obtained w/o a prescription. Not without risk and
may produce adverse reactions.
◉ Chemical name. Answer: gives exact chemical make up of the drug
and placing of the atoms and molecular structure, NOT
CAPITALIZED
, ◉ Generic name. Answer: name given to a drug before it becomes
official, may be used in all countries by all manufactures, NOT
CAPITALIZED
◉ Trade name "Brand name". Answer: name that is registered by the
manufacturer and is followed by the trademark symbol, name can
only be used by the manufacturer, drug can have several trade
names, depending on the number of manufacturers. First letter of IS
CAPITALIZED.
◉ Drug development. Answer: long arduous process that can take 7-
12 years and sometimes longer including testing phases...phase one
volunteer testing...phase two volunteer testing on people w/
condition or disease where drug is thought to be effective...phase
three drug given to large numbers in medical research centers to
provide information about adverse reaction and FDA applications
and approvals. Figures 1.2
◉ What are the Five +1 Rights of Drug Administration?. Answer:
Right Patient
Right Drug
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Time
Right Documentation
PHARMACOLOGY TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Identify the different names assigned to drugs. Answer: Chemical
name, Generic name, Trade name (Brand name)
◉ Controlled substance. Answer: most carefully monitored of all
drugs, have a high potential for abuse and may cause physical or
psychological dependancy
◉ Prescription drug. Answer: Legend drugs...are the largest category
of drugs and prescribed by a licensed health care provider.
◉ non prescription drug (OTC). Answer: designated by the FDA as
safe and can be obtained w/o a prescription. Not without risk and
may produce adverse reactions.
◉ Chemical name. Answer: gives exact chemical make up of the drug
and placing of the atoms and molecular structure, NOT
CAPITALIZED
, ◉ Generic name. Answer: name given to a drug before it becomes
official, may be used in all countries by all manufactures, NOT
CAPITALIZED
◉ Trade name "Brand name". Answer: name that is registered by the
manufacturer and is followed by the trademark symbol, name can
only be used by the manufacturer, drug can have several trade
names, depending on the number of manufacturers. First letter of IS
CAPITALIZED.
◉ Drug development. Answer: long arduous process that can take 7-
12 years and sometimes longer including testing phases...phase one
volunteer testing...phase two volunteer testing on people w/
condition or disease where drug is thought to be effective...phase
three drug given to large numbers in medical research centers to
provide information about adverse reaction and FDA applications
and approvals. Figures 1.2
◉ What are the Five +1 Rights of Drug Administration?. Answer:
Right Patient
Right Drug
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Time
Right Documentation
