Drug Nomenclature and Classification: Master Drug Names and Categories

Question 1

Which class of drugs does Penicillin belong to?

Accepted Answer

Beta-lactam antibiotic

Answer

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Answer

Antidiabetic drug

Question 2

Which component is NOT included in the core principles of drug nomenclature?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacological action

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Generic name

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Chemical name

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Trade name

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in the selection of drug names?

Accepted Answer

Chemical composition

Answer

Ease of pronunciation

Answer

Potential confusion with existing medications

Answer

Memorability

Question 4

In accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO), which guidelines should be utilized to assign a generic name to a novel drug?

Accepted Answer

The guidelines established by the International Nonproprietary Names (INN) system

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The drug's common name

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The drug's brand name

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The drug's chemical structure

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) drug classification code?

Accepted Answer

J01CE01

Answer

NSAID

Answer

Opioid

Answer

Beta-blocker

Question 6

What is the key distinction between a generic name and a trade name for a drug?

Accepted Answer

Trade names are protected by trademarks, while generic names can be used by any manufacturer

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Generic names are longer and more complex than trade names

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Generic names are typically used by healthcare professionals, while trade names are used by patients

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Generic names provide more information about the drug than trade names

Question 7

What is the generic name for the drug sold under the brand name Advil?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Naproxen

Question 8

Which of the following is the generic name for the drug commonly known as Tylenol?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Naproxen

Question 9

The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification system categorizes drugs primarily based on their:

Accepted Answer

Target organ system

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Chemical structure

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Mechanism of action

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Pharmacological effects

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a beta-blocker?

Accepted Answer

Propranolol

Answer

Warfarin

Answer

Digoxin

Answer

Lisinopril

Question 11

The chemical suffix '-floxacin' is commonly found in drugs that belong to which class?

Accepted Answer

Fluoroquinolones

Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

Statins

Answer

Anticonvulsants

Question 12

When using the International Nonproprietary Name (INN) system, the suffix '-mab' typically indicates which type of drug?

Accepted Answer

A monoclonal antibody

Answer

An antibiotic

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A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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A vaccine

Question 13

The suffix '-pril' is commonly associated with drugs that belong to which class?

Accepted Answer

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

Calcium channel blockers

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Statins

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of generic drug names?

Accepted Answer

Protected by patents

Answer

Assigned by the United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council

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Unique for each active ingredient

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Usually descriptive of the drug's structure or function

Question 15

What is the trade name for the generic drug acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol

Answer

Advil

Answer

Motrin

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Aspirin

Question 16

Which of the following drug names is an example of a chemical name?

Accepted Answer

Salicylic acid

Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Albuterol

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Metformin

Question 17

Drug classification based on the mechanism of action is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Pharmacodynamic

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Pharmacokinetic

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Therapeutic

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Chemical

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a combined drug name?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen-codeine

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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Morphine sulfate

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Amoxicillin

Question 19

The suffix '-caine' in a drug name typically indicates:

Accepted Answer

A local anesthetic

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An antibiotic

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A cardiovascular drug

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An anti-inflammatory drug

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of classifying drugs based on their chemical structure?

Accepted Answer

To identify drugs with similar molecular structures and comparable pharmacological properties.

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To categorize drugs based on their therapeutic uses.

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To regulate the clinical applications of drugs.

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To determine the effectiveness of drugs in treating specific diseases.

Question 21

Identify the generic name for the drug commonly sold under the trade name Tylenol.

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Naproxen

Question 22

The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification system classifies drugs primarily based on their:

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic action

Answer

Chemical structure

Answer

Mechanism of action

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Route of administration

Question 23

Which of the following drug classification systems categorizes drugs according to their molecular targets?

Accepted Answer

Target-based classification system

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ATC system

Answer

Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS)

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Pharmacologic and Therapeutic Classification (PTC) system

Question 24

The suffix '-pril' is commonly found in generic names of drugs belonging to which class?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitors

Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

Calcium channel blockers

Answer

Statins

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a type of drug nomenclature?

Accepted Answer

Molecular formula

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Chemical name

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Generic name

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Brand name

Question 26

Identify the chemical name for aspirin.

Accepted Answer

Acetylsalicylic acid

Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Naproxen

Answer

Acetaminophen

Question 27

The suffix '-mycin' is commonly associated with generic names of drugs that are primarily:

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Antidepressants

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Antifungals

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Antivirals

Question 28

Which of the following drugs is categorized as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Prednisone

Answer

Albuterol

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Zyrtec

Question 29

The prefix 'bio-' is often found in generic names of drugs that are:

Accepted Answer

Biologic agents

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Chemical entities

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Synthetic compounds

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Natural products

Question 30

Which of the following is the generic name for the drug commonly known by the trade name Advil?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Naproxen

Question 31

According to the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification system, which criterion is used to categorize drugs?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic use

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Pharmacological properties

Answer

Chemical structure

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Route of administration

Question 32

Which of the following examples represents the chemical name of a drug?

Accepted Answer

Salicylic acid

Answer

Morphine

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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Codeine

Question 33

The British Approved Name (BAN) is a:

Accepted Answer

Non-proprietary name used in the UK

Answer

Proprietary name used in the US

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Generic name used in Europe

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Trade name used in Canada

Question 34

The suffix '-caine' in drug names typically indicates drugs that have:

Accepted Answer

Anesthetic properties

Answer

Anti-inflammatory properties

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Antibacterial effects

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Antihistamine activity

Question 35

The FDA's Orange Book primarily serves as a:

Accepted Answer

List of approved generic drugs

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List of approved trade names

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Guide to drug interactions

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Compendium of drug information

Question 36

Generic drug names are typically:

Accepted Answer

Derived from the chemical structure

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Assigned by the manufacturer

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Based on the trade name

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Protected by a patent

Question 37

Which of the following drugs is a histamine-2 receptor antagonist?

Accepted Answer

Ranitidine

Answer

Omeprazole

Answer

Metoclopramide

Answer

Sucralfate

Question 38

The chemical suffix '-olol' typically indicates that a drug is:

Accepted Answer

A beta-blocker

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An antibiotic

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An antihypertensive

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An anticoagulant

Question 39

Which of the following drugs is a Schedule II controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Oxycodone

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Aspirin

Answer

Acetaminophen

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Ibuprofen

Question 40

The generic name for the brand-name medication Crestor is:

Accepted Answer

Atorvastatin

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Simvastatin

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Rosuvastatin

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Pravastatin

Question 41

The World Health Organization (WHO) Model List of Essential Medicines includes drugs that are:

Accepted Answer

Essential for basic healthcare needs

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Expensive and only available in developed countries

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Experimental and not yet approved for widespread use

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Only available by prescription

Question 42

What is the primary function of the suffix '-mycin' in drug names?

Accepted Answer

Indicates an antibiotic drug

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Indicates a drug derived from plants

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Indicates a drug used to treat cancer

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Indicates a drug with anti-inflammatory properties

Question 43

What is the primary responsibility of the United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council?

Accepted Answer

Develop and approve nonproprietary drug names

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Regulate the sale and distribution of prescription drugs

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Set standards for drug manufacturing

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Provide continuing education for pharmacists

Question 44

Which drug classification system is primarily used in prescribing medications?

Accepted Answer

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) system

Answer

Biopharmaceutics Drug Disposition Classification System (BDDCS)

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Organ System Classification

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Chemical Structure Classification

Question 45

What is the purpose of using a suffix in drug names?

Accepted Answer

To denote the drug's therapeutic class

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To indicate the drug's mechanism of action

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To specify the drug's chemical structure

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To distinguish between different strengths of the drug

Question 46

The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification system organizes drugs based on their:

Accepted Answer

Organ system and therapeutic use

Answer

Chemical structure

Answer

Mechanism of action

Answer

Route of administration

Question 47

The Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS) categorizes drugs based on their:

Accepted Answer

Solubility and permeability

Answer

Chemical structure

Answer

Therapeutic use

Answer

Route of administration

Question 48

Which of the following is an advantage of using generic drug names?

Accepted Answer

Lower cost

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Easier to remember

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Fewer side effects

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Faster acting

Question 49

The chemical name of a drug refers to its:

Accepted Answer

Systematic name based on its structure

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Trade name registered by the manufacturer

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Common name used in clinical practice

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Combination of the generic and trade names

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in the BCS classification of drugs?

Accepted Answer

Dosage form

Answer

Molecular weight

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Dissolution rate

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Partition coefficient

Question 51

The suffix '-olol' is commonly found in drug names for:

Accepted Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

Antihistamines

Answer

Antibiotics

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Corticosteroids

Question 52

Which of the following is not a characteristic of generic drug naming?

Accepted Answer

Be unique to each manufacturer

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Incorporate a base stem and suffix

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Follow a standardized naming convention

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Describe the drug's chemical composition

Question 53

Which drug classification system categorizes drugs based on their intended therapeutic effect?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic

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Pharmacological

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Chemical

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Physiological

Question 54

Example of a brand name for Acetaminophen is:

Accepted Answer

Tylenol

Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Warfarin

Question 55

The chemical name for the generic drug Aspirin is:

Accepted Answer

Acetylsalicylic acid

Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Warfarin

Question 56

Which classification system organizes drugs based on their chemical structure?

Accepted Answer

Chemical

Answer

Pharmacological

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Therapeutic

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Physiological

Question 57

What primary purpose do drug classification systems serve?

Accepted Answer

Guiding drug selection in clinical practice

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Predicting drug interactions

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Simplifying the process of prescribing drugs

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Enhancing patient safety outcomes

Question 58

Which suffix is commonly used for beta-blocker medications?

Accepted Answer

-lol

Answer

-pril

Answer

-sartan

Answer

-mycin

Question 59

Identify the generic name of the brand-name drug Lipitor:

Accepted Answer

Atorvastatin

Answer

Simvastatin

Answer

Rosuvastatin

Answer

Pravastatin

Question 60

Which drug class, often ending in '-pril,' is used in the treatment of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitors

Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

Calcium channel blockers

Answer

Diuretics