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vHAUNG6011 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The chemical name of a drug is usually:

A) the formula of the drug.
B) the generic name.
C) registered by the U.S. Patent Office.
D) all of the above

Question 2

An excessive amount of fatty substances in the blood is termed:

A) atherosclerosis.
B) hyperlipidemia.
C) lipidoprotein.
D) triglyceride.

strudel15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) The generic name is a shorter name used by all manufacturers.
C) The trade name assigned by one manufacturer is registered.
D) Only A is correct.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation:
A) Atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries due to fatty deposits.
B) Correct.
C) Lipoproteins are fat and protein molecules bound together as LDL or HDL.
D) Triglycerides are molecules of fatty acids.