Question 1

What is the term for the name assigned to a drug by the United States Adopted Name Council, which is not capitalized and is simpler than the chemical name?

Accepted Answer

The generic name. It is the official, nonproprietary name of the drug and is the same regardless of manufacturer.

Question 2

What is the difference between a drug's indication and its contraindication?

Accepted Answer

An indication is a condition for which a drug is appropriate and beneficial. A contraindication is a condition or circumstance in which the drug should NOT be used because it may cause harm.

Question 3

What term describes an unintended, usually negative effect of a medication that occurs at a normal therapeutic dose?

Accepted Answer

A side effect. Side effects are predictable and occur even when the drug is used correctly at proper doses.

Question 4

What is the term for the dose of a medication that results in the desired therapeutic effect?

Accepted Answer

The therapeutic dose. It is the amount of drug needed to produce the intended beneficial response without causing toxicity.

Question 5

A patient takes two medications that together produce a combined effect greater than either drug alone. What is this phenomenon called?

Accepted Answer

Synergism (or a synergistic effect). The combined effect of both drugs exceeds the sum of their individual effects.

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