NUR 106 (UNIT 1) Introduction to Drugs Post Exam With Correct Complete Solutions 2024.

Adverse effects - correct answer Drug effects that are not the desired therapeutic effects; may be unpleasant or even dangerous Brand name (Trade Name) - correct answer Name given to a drug by the PHARMACEUTICAL company that developed it; 17 year patent; First letter IS capitalized; if patent is not in place, bio-equivalence can not be guaranteed. Chemical name - correct answer Name that reflects the chemical structure of a drug. chemicals that are produced by companies involved solely in the manufacturing of drugs. Drugs - correct answer Chemicals that are introduced into the body to bring about some sort of change Food & Drug Administration - correct answer Federal agency responsible for the regulation and enforcement of drug evaluation and distribution policies Generic drugs - correct answer Drugs sold by their chemical name; not brand (or trade) name products Generic name - correct answer The original designation that a drug is given when the drug company that developed it applies for the approval process. First letter NOT capitalized. Official name given by US Adopted Name Council Genetic engineering - correct answer Process of altering DNA, usually of bacteria, to produce a chemical to be used as a drug Orphan drugs - correct answer Drugs that have been discovered but are not available for use by those who could benefit from them, usually because they are not financially profitable ex. chemo drugs and antivirals for HIV