Question | Answer |
OTC _____ | over-the-counter |
prescription _____ | drug order |
pseudoephedrine _____ | nasal decongestant |
ibuprofen _____ | pain and fever reducer |
diazepam | tranquilizer |
generic name | not capitalized |
brand name | always capitalized |
chemical name | name for the molecular structure |
Valium | tranquilizer |
metformin | diabetes medication |
The patient was prescribed (Valium, valium) to treat her anxiety. | Valium |
After several months on (Metformin, metformin) she required insulin to treat her type 2 diabetes. | metformin |
The first letter of a brand name drug is (always, never) capitalized. | always |
The first letter of a generic drug is (always, never) capitalized within a sentence. | never |
The chemical name of a drug is (rarely, often) used in medical reports. | rarely |
She was prescribed (diazepam, Diazepam) before the procedure, to assist in relaxation. | diazepam |
For early treatment of diabetes, (metformin, diazepam) is the preferred drug. | metformin |
The drug (metformin, diazepam) is an effective tranquilizer. | diazepam |
_____ are used in the diagnosis and treatment of a disease as well as pain relief. | Drugs |
Drugs are grouped into different varieties based on what it is they can do within the _____. | body |
The two main grouping of drugs in the United States are over-the-counter and _____. | prescription |
_____ is not a controlled substance. | Ibuprofen |
The atomic or molecular structure of a drug is known as the _____ name. | chemical |
_____ drugs should be capitalized. | Brand name |
By _____ rules, generic versions of drugs must have the same active ingredients. | FDA |
Germany, Canada, and Australia are three countries which have offered _____ drugs for years, with the FDA proposing this class of drugs in the U.S. in October, 2007. | BTC |
Drugs are generally developed by (private companies, publicly-held companies). | publicly-held companies |
Another word for brand name is (trade, stock) name. | trade |
Motrin is the brand name for (acetaminophen, ibuprofen). | ibuprofen |
Novocain administered by your dentist provides a (local, systemic) effect. | local |
Valium is an example of a (stimulant, tranquilizer). | tranquilizer |