Unit 6: Drugs As Medicine

24 July 2022
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Generic medications are __________. A. more expensive than the original version B. designed to cause more side effects than the original version C. often won't help the condition D. include the same active ingredients as the original medication
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D
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Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those that can be purchased without a doctor's authorization.
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T
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If you have the same symptoms as a friend, it's acceptable to take their prescription medicine.
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F
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Which of these FDA regulations required that manufacturers disclose possible dangers and side effects of their medicines? A. Kefauver-Harris Amendment B. Food and Drug Safety Act C. Virus Toxins Law D. Durham-Humphrey Amendment
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A
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Antibiotics kill harmful bacteria or prevent bacteria from reproducing.
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T
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The FDA regulates facilities that manufacture OTC medications.
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T
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Which of these statements BEST describes the synergistic interaction effect? A. an interaction where two or more medicines taken together have no effect on one another B. an interaction between two or more medicines that increases their effectiveness C. an interaction where two or more medicines taken together produce an unexpected result D. an interaction between two or more medicines that decreases their effectiveness
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B
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All drugs can be considered medicines.
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F
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FDA regulations require that all medication labels include __________. A. price and specific ingredients B. price and known dangers C. specific ingredients and possible side effects D. manufacturing location and possible side effects
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C
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Switching drugs to OTC status generally increases costs for insured patients.
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F