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PDA Exam 1, part 1
Introduction, Drug Nomenclature
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Pharmacology
Professional
01/22/2012

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Term
Define drug
Definition
A chemical substance that interacts with a part of the body to alter an existing physiological or biochemical process
Term
List two non-traditional therapies
Definition
Gene therapy and vaccines
Term
Define toxicity
Definition
A drug binding to more than one (intended) receptor
Term
How long can drug development take?
Definition
Anywhere from 5-15 years. Can cost billions.
Term
List the three name classifications of drugs
Definition
1. Chemical/Scientific name
2. Generic/non-proprietary name
3. Brand/Trade/proprietary name
Term
Who assigns the generic name of a drug?
Definition
The producer, in collaboration with the FDA and the Nomenclature Committee

Approved by the USAN and WHO
Term
How is the generic name immediately identifiable from the brand name?
Definition
The generic name isn't capitalized
Term
What are the components of the USAN (US Adopted Name Council)?
Definition
AMA, USP, APhA, and FDA
Term
What does the brand name -barb correspond to?
Definition
Barbituates
Term
What does the brand name -cillin correspond to?
Definition
Penicillin
Term
What does the brand name -cycline correspond to?
Definition
Antibiotics (tetracycline derivatives)
Term
What does the brand name -oxacin correspond to?
Definition
Antibiotics (quinolone derivatives)
Term
What does the brand name -vastatin correspond to?
Definition
Cholesterol (lipid) lowering
Term
List some characteristics of a brand name
Definition
-Unique
-Simple, no more than 4 syllables
-Reflect characteristic without implying cure
-No "ultra", "max", "new", etc
-Certain letters imply power (phonologics)
Term
What percent of medication errors come from drug name confusion?
Definition
10-15%
Term
How many brand names does the FDA reject?
Definition
1/3
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