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The FDA has the power to issue this if significant incidents of ADRs come forth for any drug or vaccine
What is a drug recall?
A seal of approval from USP assuring the quality of a dietary supplement
What is the USP Dietary Supplement Verification Program?
A medication that may be sold without a prescription
What is an OTC (over-the-counter) drug?
Viruses are ___________ than bacteria
What is smaller?
This was the first antiviral drug approved by the FDA to treat HIV
What is zidovudine (Retrovir)?
A synthesized insulin using a special strain of baker's yeast
What is Novolin?
A foreign substance or toxin introduced into the body that stimulates an immune response
What is an antigen?
A vaccine is an example of a/n ____________ agent
What is a prophylactic?
Discovered the first antiseptic used in sterilizing surgical rooms
Who is Dr. Joseph Lister?
The inactive polio vaccine is administered today in _____ doses
What are 4 doses?
at 2 months
4 months
and 6-18 months
with a booster at 4-6 years old
Antineoplastic drugs are classified as ________ agents
What are destructive?
What is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)?
Caused by a lack of Vitamin D
What is rickets?
Caused by a lack of Vitamin B1
What is beriberi?
Approved in 1987 by the FDA for the treatment of depression
What is fluoxetine (Prozac)?
Homeopathic therapy packaging must contain these 5 things
What is an NDC number, a list of active and inactive ingredients, the targeted condition, the number of times an active ingredient has been diluted, and the directions for use?
Caused by a lack of Vitamin C
What is scurvy?
Was used in 46 countries to alleviate morning sickness in pregnant women and caused birth defects in many countries. The U.S. was minimally impacted
What is thalidomide?
Amphetamine-like drugs are a group of Schedule ________ controlled substances
What is II?
In a medication, a coloring agent is a/n
What is an inert ingredient?
The part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body
What are antibodies?
A program designed by the FDA for prescribers, pharmacies, and patients to more closely monitor selected high-risk drugs. The benefits must outweigh the risks
What is risk evaluation mitigation strategy (REMS)?
True or false: Technicians are allowed to counsel patients on OTC drugs
What is false?
The biochemically active components that exert desired effects
What are active ingredients?
A distinct segment of DNA that determines a specific individual characteristic
What is a gene?