NR-565 Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals
Week 1 Quiz
What is a "blinded" study?
Correct Answer:
-patients receiving the drug don't know if they are getting the placebo or drug & neither does the physician -the effects for the experimental and control groups are compared
Which Amendment strengthened drug regulation after the Thalidomide tragedy in Europe?
Correct Answer:
The Harris-Kefauver Amendment to the FDA and the Cosmetic Act of 1962.
What is the purpose of having a trade name (proprietary or brand name) for a drug?
Correct Answer:
Trade names are easy to recall and pronounce, and good for marketing purposes.
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