NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following is considered a drug’s official name?
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the generic name
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the trade name
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the international nonproprietary name
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the chemical name
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -For example, phenytoin is the generic name and Dilantin is a brand name for the same drug, which is a commonly used antiseizure drug. The generic name is assigned, in the United States, by an official body-the United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council.
Detailed explanation-2: -The generic name is the chemical name of a medicine. This name is the same no matter how many companies manufacture the medicine. When a company makes a medicine, they give it a brand name (or trade name). A generic name medicine can be made by more than one company.
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