NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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It’s molecular structure
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the trade name
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the generic name
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what it will treat
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Detailed explanation-1: -Drugs often have several names. When a drug is first discovered, it is given a chemical name, which describes the atomic or molecular structure of the drug. The chemical name is thus usually too complex and cumbersome for general use.
Detailed explanation-2: -The chemical name is a scientific name based on the compound’s chemical structure (e.g., 6-thioguanine) and is almost never used to identify the drug in a clinical or marketing situation. The generic name is granted by the USAN Council and is commonly used to identify a drug during its useful clinical lifetime.
Detailed explanation-3: -Typically, researchers discover new drugs through: New insights into a disease process that allow researchers to design a product to stop or reverse the effects of the disease. Many tests of molecular compounds to find possible beneficial effects against any of a large number of diseases.