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madam-professor

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During the earliest stages of development, the first name applied to a new drug is its:
 
  a. chemical name. c. brand name.
  b. generic name. d. nonproprietary name.

Question 2

The study of how drugs are best used to treat illness is called:
 
  a. pharmacodynamics. c. pharmacokinetics.
  b. pharmacognosy. d. pharmacotherapeutic s.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: The chemical name is derived from the chemical structure of the drug.
B Incorrect: The generic name is adopted once the drug is ready to be marketed.
C Incorrect: The brand, or trade, name is assigned when the drug appears to be ready for commercial distribution.
D Incorrect: This is the same as the generic name.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Pharmacodynamics is the study of the biochemical and physiological effects and mechanisms of action of drugs.
B Incorrect: Pharmacognosy is the study of drugs developed from herbal or other natural sources.
C Incorrect: Pharmacokinetics is the study of the absorption, distribution, biotransformation, and excretion of drugs.
D Correct: Pharmacotherapeutic s also studies which drug would be most or least appropriate to use for a specific disease.




madam-professor

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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