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Principles of Pharmacology (PHR107 -SHC)
Exam Questions With Correct Answers
What is Pharmacology? - answer✔The broad science of the origin, nature, chemistry, effects
and uses of drugs
What is Clinical Pharmacology? - answer✔The study of biological effects of a drug on a patient
when used as a medical treatment.
What does the FDA do? - answer✔Regulates the development and sale of all prescription and
OTC drugs
What is the DEA? - answer✔Law enforcement agency responsible for the control of narcotic
and drug abuse, the illegal sale of dangerous substances, and drug abuse prevention through
public education.
What does the FTC do? - answer✔Regulates OTC advertising.
What is the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA)? - answer✔A drug or other substance that
has potential for illegal use and abuse must be placed on the controlled substance list.
Schedule 1 of CSA - answer✔No accepted medical use, high potential for abuse, possession of
these drugs are illegal.
Schedule II of CSA - answer✔Accepted for medical use with severe restrictions, high potential
for abuse, may cause severe psychological or physical dependence
Schedule III of CSA - answer✔Accepted for medical use, potential for abuse less than I or II, may
cause moderate to low physical dependence or high psychological dependence, includes
combination drugs that contain limited amounts of narcotics or stimulants.
Schedule IV of CSA - answer✔Accepted for medical use, low potential for abuse, may cause
limited physical or psychological dependence in comparison to schedule III drugs, includes mild
tranquilizers and hypnotics.
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11/16/2024 10:16 AM
Principles of Pharmacology (PHR107 -SHC)
Exam Questions With Correct Answers
What is Pharmacology? - answer✔The broad science of the origin, nature, chemistry, effects
and uses of drugs
What is Clinical Pharmacology? - answer✔The study of biological effects of a drug on a patient
when used as a medical treatment.
What does the FDA do? - answer✔Regulates the development and sale of all prescription and
OTC drugs
What is the DEA? - answer✔Law enforcement agency responsible for the control of narcotic
and drug abuse, the illegal sale of dangerous substances, and drug abuse prevention through
public education.
What does the FTC do? - answer✔Regulates OTC advertising.
What is the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA)? - answer✔A drug or other substance that
has potential for illegal use and abuse must be placed on the controlled substance list.
Schedule 1 of CSA - answer✔No accepted medical use, high potential for abuse, possession of
these drugs are illegal.
Schedule II of CSA - answer✔Accepted for medical use with severe restrictions, high potential
for abuse, may cause severe psychological or physical dependence
Schedule III of CSA - answer✔Accepted for medical use, potential for abuse less than I or II, may
cause moderate to low physical dependence or high psychological dependence, includes
combination drugs that contain limited amounts of narcotics or stimulants.
Schedule IV of CSA - answer✔Accepted for medical use, low potential for abuse, may cause
limited physical or psychological dependence in comparison to schedule III drugs, includes mild
tranquilizers and hypnotics.
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