Introduction to Pharmacology: Master the Basics of Drug Discovery and Development

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of pharmacology?

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Studying drug effects on living organisms

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Developing new medications

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Diagnosing and treating illnesses

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Regulating drug use in society

Question 2

Which of the following most accurately defines pharmacology?

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The study of the effects of drugs on living systems

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The science of using drugs to treat diseases

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The process of developing new medications

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The art of prescribing and dispensing drugs

Question 3

What serves as the primary source of new drug discoveries?

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Natural products such as plants and microorganisms

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Chemical synthesis in the laboratory

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Genetic engineering and biotechnology

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Traditional medicine practices and knowledge

Question 4

What is the term for the study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted within the body?

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Pharmacokinetics

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Pharmacodynamics

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Pharmacology

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Toxicology

Question 5

Which organization plays a vital role in establishing international drug standards, promoting rational drug use, and monitoring drug safety?

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World Health Organization (WHO)

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United Nations (UN)

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International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA)

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European Medicines Agency (EMA)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a natural source of drugs?

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Chemical synthesis

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Plants

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Animals

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Minerals

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT considered a source of drugs?

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Metabolic byproducts

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Naturally occurring substances

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Chemically synthesized compounds

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Microbial fermentation

Question 8

In drug discovery, what is a 'hit'?

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An identified compound showing initial promising bioactivity

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A compound approved for clinical use

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A compound failing safety testing

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A licensed drug in commercial production

Question 9

What is the sequential order of Phase labels in clinical trials?

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Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4

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Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 1

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Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 4

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Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1

Question 10

What primary criterion does the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification system employ to categorize drugs?

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Therapeutic application

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Mechanism of drug action

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Chemical structure

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Administration route

Question 11

When evaluating drug safety, which factor is of utmost importance?

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Potential adverse effects

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Effectiveness

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Pharmacokinetic profile

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Cost-benefit ratio

Question 12

What is the primary objective of pharmacokinetics studies?

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To determine how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted

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To elucidate drug mechanisms of action

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To establish optimal drug dosing regimens

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To gauge drug safety profiles

Question 13

What does the suffix '-mab' usually denote in drug nomenclature?

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Monoclonal antibody

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Synthetic hormone

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Prodrug

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Active metabolite

Question 14

What scientific discipline focuses on the effects of drugs on living organisms?

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Pharmacology

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Toxicology

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Pharmacy

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Pharmacognosy

Question 15

Clinical trials in Phase 1 typically span what timeframe?

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1-3 months

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6-12 months

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1-3 years

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Over 3 years

Question 16

Which statement best describes pharmacology?

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It studies the interactions between drugs and living organisms and involves the development and use of drugs to treat diseases.

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It is solely based on empirical evidence and does not involve drug metabolism or excretion.

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It focuses primarily on the chemical synthesis of drugs rather than their effects on living systems.

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It encompasses only the study of therapeutic drugs and excludes other types of chemical substances.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a natural source of drugs?

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Metals

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Plants

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Animals

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Microorganisms

Question 18

Which drug classification system is organized based on chemical structure and properties?

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Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS)

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Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification

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British National Formulary (BNF) classification

Question 19

Pharmacodynamics refers to:

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The study of the effects of drugs on biological systems

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The processes of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion

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The development of new drugs from chemical compounds

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The regulation and monitoring of drug use in society

Question 20

The study of adverse reactions to drugs is known as:

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Pharmacoepidemiology

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Pharmacogenetics

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Pharmacognosy

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Pharmacokinetics

Question 21

The process by which drugs are removed from the body is referred to as:

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Excretion

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Absorption

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Distribution

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Metabolism

Question 22

What is the best definition of pharmacology?

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The study of drugs and their interactions with living organisms.

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The study of the chemical synthesis and properties of drugs.

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The study of the manufacturing and distribution of drugs.

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The study of how drugs are used to treat diseases.

Question 23

In which phase of drug development are large-scale human trials conducted?

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Phase III clinical trials

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Phase I clinical trials

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Phase II clinical trials

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Preclinical testing

Question 24

What is the generic name of a drug?

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The non-proprietary, official name of the drug.

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A code assigned during preclinical testing.

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The brand name used by a specific manufacturer.

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The chemical name describing its molecular structure.

Question 25

What is the primary therapeutic use of an antihypertensive drug?

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To treat high blood pressure.

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To treat pain.

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To treat infections.

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To treat depression.

Question 26

What characterizes a drug with a narrow therapeutic index?

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A small difference between the effective dose and the toxic dose.

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Long duration of action.

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Minimal side effects.

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High efficacy at low doses.

Question 27

A drug that binds to a receptor and activates it is called a(n):

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Agonist

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Partial agonist

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Antagonist

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Inverse agonist

Question 28

Which of these factors does NOT influence a drug's efficacy?

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The color of the drug.

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The patient's age and health status.

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The route of administration.

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The presence of other medications.

Question 29

What is the appropriate action if a patient experiences an adverse drug reaction?

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Contact their healthcare provider immediately.

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Stop the medication and wait for symptoms to subside.

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Continue taking the medication as prescribed.

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Self-treat with over-the-counter medications.