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The discovery of the existence of microbes and their roles in causing illness is known as the?
Germ theory
in order for a generic drug to be considered for approval by the FDA, a generic pharmaceutical company must prove the generic drug product is
bioequivalent
For a drug to be given OTC status, The FDA will require a ______ that clearly states all the information the patient will need to use the drug without a prescription.
Drug Facts box on the label.
Small pox
what document signed by a research study participant states the purpose and risks of the research in easily understandable terms
inform consent form
Since the active ingredients in biotechnology drugs or biological drugs are made of natural and living materials, they are not able to be considered bioequivalent in the same way the genetic drugs can be. If an alternative biotechnology drug demonstrates no clinically meaningful differences in safety and effectiveness compared to the reference product, it can be considered??
Biosimilar
The process by which patients are protected from harmful germs during surgery or medical procedures?
Aseptic technique
a drug product from the horseshoes crabs blue blood is used for ensuring drugs, vaccines, and surgical implants are drug free. the drug is called
limulus amebocyte lysate
You are helping a patient find a good quality fish oil supplement. Which marketing on the label identifies the supplement as being of good quality?
USP verified
Penicillina is an antibiotic, and it will not work to treat HIV/AIDS. WHY?
HIV/AIDs is caused by a virus
if a liquid has an unpleasant taste, what inert ingredient could be added to improve patient compliance
flavoring
Why should the new drug Addyi (flibanserin) not be mixed with alcohol?
It could cause low blood pressure.
Which drug was the first psychopharmaceutical drug approved by FDA to treat schizophrenia?
Chlorpromazine
amoxicillin is a semisynthetic drug that is designed to be ____ than penicillin
more effective
When might a pharmacy technician need to look at a national drug code assigned by the FDA?
while filling prescriptions.