Question 1

The analgesic effects of naproxen sodium last only 2-3 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

If a drug cannot be sold, and if the drug manufacturer contests the FDA decision, it is in which category?

Accepted Answer

A)  Category I 
B)  Category II 
C)  Category III 
D)  Category IV 
A)  Category I 
B)  Category II 
C)  Category III 
D)  Category IV C

Question 3

OTC stimulants contain which primary ingredient

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  phenacetin 
C)  caffeine 
D)  amphetamine 
A)  alcohol 
B)  phenacetin 
C)  caffeine 
D)  amphetamine C

Question 4

Some prescription drugs have been switched to OTC drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Do you think drug companies get away with too much in the way they advertise OTC products? Cite some examples to support your response.

Accepted Answer

Yes, I do believe that drug companies of

Question 6

It was not until the passage of what legislation did nonprescription drugs have to be proven safe and effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 
B)  Kefauver-Harris Amendment 
C)  Anti-Drug Abuse Control Amendments 
D)  Harrison Act of 19l4 
A)  Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 
B)  Kefauver-Harris Amendment 
C)  Anti-Drug Abuse Control Amendments 
D)  Harrison Act of 19l4

Question 7

Which of the following is banned by the FDA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ephedrine 
B)  PPIs 
C)  Xanthine 
D)  Creatine 
A)  Ephedrine 
B)  PPIs 
C)  Xanthine 
D)  Creatine

Question 8

For young adults, aspirin is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Do you think doctors are too restrictive in prescribing analgesics?

Accepted Answer

The question of whether doctors are too

Question 10

Aspirin use has not been proven to cause prolonged bleeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The difference between many OTC and prescription drugs is the amount of the active ingredient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Antitussives stop

Accepted Answer

A)  bleeding 
B)  coughing 
C)  vomiting 
D)  diarrhea 
A)  bleeding 
B)  coughing 
C)  vomiting 
D)  diarrhea

Question 13

The prescribed version of Alli is

Accepted Answer

A)  Xenical 
B)  PPA 
C)  Fen-Fen 
D)  Tagamet 
A)  Xenical 
B)  PPA 
C)  Fen-Fen 
D)  Tagamet

Question 14

Two advantages of using acetaminophen over aspirin is less stomach irritation and

Accepted Answer

A)  a better analgesic effect 
B)  that it does not prolong bleeding time 
C)  a better antipyretic effect 
D)  a better anti-inflammatory effect 
A)  a better analgesic effect 
B)  that it does not prolong bleeding time 
C)  a better antipyretic effect 
D)  a better anti-inflammatory effect

Question 15

Acetaminophen is responsible for more deaths than aspirin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

PPA is an effective analgesic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Ibuprofen is less likely to cause stomach upset than aspirin, but

Accepted Answer

A)  does prolong bleeding time 
B)  results in iron deficiency anemia 
C)  has no antipyretic effect 
D)  has no anti-inflammatory effect 
A)  does prolong bleeding time 
B)  results in iron deficiency anemia 
C)  has no antipyretic effect 
D)  has no anti-inflammatory effect

Question 18

Salts of aluminum can bring about

Accepted Answer

A)  constipation 
B)  dysentery 
C)  muscle pain 
D)  diarrhea 
A)  constipation 
B)  dysentery 
C)  muscle pain 
D)  diarrhea

Question 19

Alli works by

Accepted Answer

A)  blocking absorption of fat 
B)  burning fat 
C)  stimulating metabolism 
D)  increasing stomach acid 
A)  blocking absorption of fat 
B)  burning fat 
C)  stimulating metabolism 
D)  increasing stomach acid

Question 20

Drugs not generally recognized as safe or improperly labeled are in which category?

Accepted Answer

A)  Category I 
B)  Category II 
C)  Category III 
D)  Category IV 
A)  Category I 
B)  Category II 
C)  Category III 
D)  Category IV

The analgesic effects of naproxen sodium last only 2-3 hours.

If a drug cannot be sold, and if the drug manufacturer contests the FDA decision, it is in which category?

OTC stimulants contain which primary ingredient

Some prescription drugs have been switched to OTC drugs.

Do you think drug companies get away with too much in the way they advertise OTC products? Cite some examples to support your response.

It was not until the passage of what legislation did nonprescription drugs have to be proven safe and effective?

Which of the following is banned by the FDA?

For young adults, aspirin is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths.

Do you think doctors are too restrictive in prescribing analgesics?

Aspirin use has not been proven to cause prolonged bleeding.

The difference between many OTC and prescription drugs is the amount of the active ingredient.

Antitussives stop

The prescribed version of Alli is

Two advantages of using acetaminophen over aspirin is less stomach irritation and

Acetaminophen is responsible for more deaths than aspirin.

PPA is an effective analgesic.

Ibuprofen is less likely to cause stomach upset than aspirin, but

Salts of aluminum can bring about

Alli works by

Drugs not generally recognized as safe or improperly labeled are in which category?

Drugs in Perspective

Drugs in Contemporary Society

Motivations for Drug Use

Drugs and the Law

The Pharmacology and Physiology of Drug Use

Alcohol

Tobacco

Narcotics

Sedative Hypnotic Drugs

Psychotherapeutic Drugs

Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Caffeine

Marijuana

Hallucinogen

Substance Abuse Treatment

Drug Prevention and Education

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Exam 14: Over the Counter Drugs

The analgesic effects of naproxen sodium last only 2-3 hours.

If a drug cannot be sold, and if the drug manufacturer contests the FDA decision, it is in which category?

OTC stimulants contain which primary ingredient

Some prescription drugs have been switched to OTC drugs.

Do you think drug companies get away with too much in the way they advertise OTC products? Cite some examples to support your response.

It was not until the passage of what legislation did nonprescription drugs have to be proven safe and effective?

Which of the following is banned by the FDA?

For young adults, aspirin is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths.

Do you think doctors are too restrictive in prescribing analgesics?

Aspirin use has not been proven to cause prolonged bleeding.

The difference between many OTC and prescription drugs is the amount of the active ingredient.

Antitussives stop

The prescribed version of Alli is

Two advantages of using acetaminophen over aspirin is less stomach irritation and

Acetaminophen is responsible for more deaths than aspirin.

PPA is an effective analgesic.

Ibuprofen is less likely to cause stomach upset than aspirin, but

Salts of aluminum can bring about

Alli works by

Drugs not generally recognized as safe or improperly labeled are in which category?

Drugs in Perspective

Drugs in Contemporary Society

Motivations for Drug Use

Drugs and the Law

The Pharmacology and Physiology of Drug Use

Alcohol

Tobacco

Narcotics

Sedative Hypnotic Drugs

Psychotherapeutic Drugs

Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Caffeine

Marijuana

Hallucinogen

Substance Abuse Treatment

Drug Prevention and Education

Filters