PTCB Exam Prep (Exam #1) 2023

PTCB Exam Prep (Exam #1) 2023 Which of the following is false about the chemical name of a drug? a. It is also called the scientific name b. It is used in conventional language c. The most important naming system is the IUPAC name d. Drugs are named according to the structure of the drug molecules - Answer--B. It is used in conventional language Which of the following is a generic name? a. Penicillin b. Advil c. N-acetyl-p-aminophenol d. Zoloft - Answer--A. Penicillin Which of the following is another name for the brand name of a drug? a. Proprietary name b. Scientific name c. Trademark name d. Copyright name - Answer--C. Trademark name According to the ATC system, level 1 classifies drugs according to ____ a. Therapeutic action b. Organ systems c. Mechanism of action d. Chemical properties - Answer--B. Organ systems Which of the following levels of the ATC system classifies drugs according to chemical components? a. Level 2 b. Level 3 c. Level 4 d. Level 5 - Answer--D. Level 5 Drugs with no risk of teratogenicity are grouped into which of the following categories? a. Category X b. Category N c. Category A d. Category D - Answer--C. Category A Which of the following pregnancy categories describes drugs that have not yet been categorized by the FDA? a. Category X b. Category N c. Category A d. Category D - Answer--B. Category N Continues...