Drugs as Medicine

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a major type of medicine?

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anticellulars

Question 2

Generic medications __________.

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include the same active ingredients as the original medication

Question 3

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those that can be purchased without a doctor's authorization. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T

Question 4

Which US government agency is responsible for regulating medications?

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Food and Drug Administration

Question 5

Medicines that relieve pain are called __________.

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analgesics

Question 6

The Food and Drug Act was the first US law that regulated medicine. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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F

Question 7

The FDA regulates facilities that manufacture OTC medications. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T

Question 8

If you have the same symptoms as a friend, it's acceptable to take their prescription medicine. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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F

Question 9

Which of these statements BEST describes the synergistic interaction effect?

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an interaction between two or more medicines that increases their effectiveness

Question 10

Most medicines have secondary symptoms called side effects. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T

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