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Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements?
 
  a. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names
  b. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
  c. United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF)
  d. Drug Interaction Facts

Question 2

What is the name under which a drug is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
 
  a. Brand
  b. Nonproprietary
  c. Official
  d. Trademark



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary contains information specific to nutritional supplements. USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names is a compilation of drug names, pronunciation guide, and possible future FDA approved drugs; it does not include nutritional supplements. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database contains evidence based information on herbal medicines and herbal combination products; it does not include information specific to nutritional supplements. Drug Interaction Facts contains comprehensive information on drug interaction facts; it does not include nutritional supplements.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The official name is the name under which a drug is listed by the FDA. The brand name, or trademark, is the name given to a drug by its manufacturer. The nonproprietary, or generic, name is provided by the U.S. Adopted Names Council.





 

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