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Finals Review
Chapter 13 Test
Question | Answer |
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A drug's name begins with a chemical name that describes what? | Its structure and components |
While a potential drug is under development, the developer gives if a code number or a suggested what? | Nonproprietary name |
Drug classes are group names for drugs that have similar activities or are used for the same type of what? | Diseases and disorders |
There are many systems for classifying drugs: by disorder, type of receptor acted on, types of action, etc. What's another way of classifying them? | By body system affected |
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are both what? | Analgesic and anti-inflammatory |
Anti-infectives treat disease produced by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and what else? | Parasitic worms |
Oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of what? | Cancer |
Hematopoietics are medications that stimulate or help stimulate blood growth and are used to treat various forms of what? | Anemia |
What's the name of the disease in which the body's immune system attacks joint tissue? | Rheumatoid arthritis |
Hormones, antitumor antibiotics, and what are also classified as antineoplastic agents generally for specific site treatment? | Radioactive isotopes |
Diuretics decrease blood pressure by decreasing what? | Blood volume |