Question 1

By law,the over-the-counter version of a prescription drug can only have one half the strength of the prescription drug.

Accepted Answer

The OTC drug sometimes has the same strength as the prescription drug.

Question 2

As they did in the early 1900s,pharmacists today still daily prepare the drugs they dispense,and they also have the added duties of dispensing those drugs and providing patient education and information.

Accepted Answer

The pharmacist usually does not prepare drugs any more.

Question 3

Legend drugs are also known as over-the-counter drugs.

Accepted Answer

Legend drugs are also known as prescription drugs.

Question 4

Mold is the original plant source for penicillin,the first antibiotic drug.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Penicillin was first developed from the mold Penicillium notatum by Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming in 1928.

Question 5

The manufacturing,storage,dispensing,and disposal of controlled substances are strictly regulated by both federal and state laws.

Accepted Answer

The manufacturing, storage, dispensing, and disposal of controlled substances are strictly regulated by both federal and state laws through various acts such as the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations. These laws are in place to prevent diversion, abuse, and misuse of controlled substances, as well as to ensure their safe distribution and handling.

Question 6

Before approving a new drug,the FDA must weigh the inherent risks of the drug against its potential benefits.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The FDA is responsible for ensuring that all drugs approved for use in the United States are safe and effective. They carefully evaluate the risks and benefits of each drug before granting approval.

Question 7

Pharmacology is one of the oldest branches of medicine.

Accepted Answer

Pharmacology has been a part of medicine for thousands of years, with evidence of the use of plants for medicinal purposes dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese. The first recorded pharmacological texts date back to the 3rd millennium BCE in Sumeria.

Question 8

We know from reading the newspaper that cocaine is available illegally as a street drug,but cocaine is also a Schedule II drug with legitimate medical uses.

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is classified as a Schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act, which means it has legitimate medical uses but also has a high potential for abuse and dependence. However, it is primarily used as an illicit street drug.

Question 9

A schedule drug is also known as a controlled substance.

Accepted Answer

A schedule drug is a drug with potential for abuse and is regulated by the government, known as a controlled substance.

Question 10

The word ________ is derived from a Dutch word that means dry,and it refers to the use of dried herbs and plants as the first medicines.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The word ________ is derived from a...

Question 11

Pharmacies in each state and the pharmacists working in them must be licensed by that state.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Licensing requirements vary by state and can include education, exams, and background checks. It is important for pharmacists to be licensed in the state where they practice, as it ensures that they are providing safe and effective medication therapy to patients.

Question 12

The Orphan Drug Act facilitates the development of new drugs to treat patients who are poor and needy and cannot afford medical care.

Accepted Answer

It facilitates the development of new drugs to treat rare diseases that affect fewer than 200,000 people.

Question 13

Traditional Chinese herbal remedies have not been found to be effective or therapeutic according to Western standards of medicine.

Accepted Answer

They have been found to be therapeutic.

Question 14

The United States Pharmacopoeia was officially adopted for use in the United States with the passage of the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act.

Accepted Answer

The United States Pharmacopoeia was adopted in 1907 with the passage of the National Food and Drugs Act.

Question 15

The marijuana plant is sold as the prescription drugs Cesamet and Marinol.

Accepted Answer

These drugs are synthetic drugs that are similar to marijuana.

Question 16

Medicare Part D is a federal program to pay part of the cost of prescription drugs for senior citizens.

Accepted Answer

Medicare Part D is a federal program that helps cover the cost of prescription drugs for senior citizens.

Question 17

The first oral contraceptive pill was introduced in 2000.

Accepted Answer

It was introduced in 1960.

Question 18

On a written prescription for a schedule drug,the physician must include his/her DEA number.

Accepted Answer

According to federal law, on a written prescription for a schedule drug, the physician must include their DEA number. This requirement helps to prevent prescription drug abuse and diversion.

Question 19

The first law that regulated drugs with the potential for abuse and dependence was The Harrison Narcotics Act of 1914.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The Harrison Narcotics Act of 1914 was the first federal law in the United States that regulated drugs with the potential for abuse and addiction. It required all doctors and pharmacists to register and pay a tax for the right to prescribe and dispense narcotics. It aimed to control the use of opium, morphine, and cocaine, among other drugs, and prevent their misuse and diversion for non-medical purposes.

Question 20

The administration of a preventive drug is known as ________,from a Greek word meaning to keep guard before.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The administration of a preventive drug is...

Quiz 1: Introduction to Pharmacology and the History of Drugs