Drugs as Medicine

Question 1

Medicines that relieve pain are called __________.

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analgesics

Question 2

All drugs can be considered medicines. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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F

Question 3

FDA regulations require that all medication labels include __________.

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specific ingredients and possible side effects

Question 4

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 5

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

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anticellulars

Question 6

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

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T

Question 7

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 8

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

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T

Question 9

Switching drugs to OTC status generally increases costs for insured patients. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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F

Question 10

Which US government agency is responsible for regulating medications?

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Food and Drug Administration

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