Pharmacology Midterm Test Bank 1 questions & Answers with complete solutions

What is the name under which a drug is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?-ANSWER - Official Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements?-ANSWER - United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF) is the most comprehensive reference available to research a drug interaction?-ANSWER - Drug Interaction Facts The physician has written an order for a drug with which the nurse is unfamiliar. Which section of the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) is most helpful to get information about this drug?-ANSWER - Brand and Generic Name section Which online drug reference makes available to health care providers and the public a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about medicines?-ANSWER - DailyMed Which legislation authorizes the FDA to determine the safety of a drug before its marketing?-ANSWER - Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938) Meperidine (Demerol) is a narcotic with a high potential for physical and psychological dependency. Under which classification does this drug fall?-ANSWER - II What would the FDA do to expedite drug development and approval for an outbreak of smallpox, for which there is no known treatment?-ANSWER - Fast track the investigational drug. Which statement is true about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?-ANSWER - They are sold without a prescription.