Basics of Pharmacology- Section 1.4- Drug Processes questions and solution A+ grade
Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs - -drugs approved by FDA that are sold without a
prescription
Prescription Drugs - -require a valid prescription written by a medical provider (i.e.
Doctor or Dentist) and is dispensed to a patient by a licensed Pharmacist
Chemical Drug Name - -a long scientific name that represents its molecular structure
Generic Drug Name - -a shorter chemical name, which is the non-proprietary name of
the drug that is not protected by patent or trademark, but the name often has a stem common
to related drugs in the class
Brand Drug name - -also known as the trade name, is the name given to an FDA-
approved drug by the pharmaceutical manufacturer that holds proprietary ownership, or
patent, of the drug
Drug processes - -the actions and reactions of drugs, classified into two major categories:
pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics - -is the drug actions within the body
Absorption - -the process by which drugs enter the body
Distribution - -the process by which a drug is transported within your body
Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs - -drugs approved by FDA that are sold without a
prescription
Prescription Drugs - -require a valid prescription written by a medical provider (i.e.
Doctor or Dentist) and is dispensed to a patient by a licensed Pharmacist
Chemical Drug Name - -a long scientific name that represents its molecular structure
Generic Drug Name - -a shorter chemical name, which is the non-proprietary name of
the drug that is not protected by patent or trademark, but the name often has a stem common
to related drugs in the class
Brand Drug name - -also known as the trade name, is the name given to an FDA-
approved drug by the pharmaceutical manufacturer that holds proprietary ownership, or
patent, of the drug
Drug processes - -the actions and reactions of drugs, classified into two major categories:
pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics - -is the drug actions within the body
Absorption - -the process by which drugs enter the body
Distribution - -the process by which a drug is transported within your body
