PCOL_PracticeQuestions

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Which of the following best defines a drug?

A. Any chemical that cures disease
B. A substance that alters biological function when administered to a living organism
C. Any substance taken orally
D. A substance that is naturally occurring

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B. A substance that alters biological function when administered to a living organism

Front

The study of how drugs are prepared, compounded, and dispensed is called:

A. Pharmacodynamics
B. Pharmacokinetics
C. Pharmacology
D. Pharmacy

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D. Pharmacy

Front

Which term refers to the name assigned by the manufacturer?
A. Generic name
B. Chemical name
C. Brand (trade) name
D. Official name

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C. Brand (trade) name

Front

Which phase of drug development primarily assesses safety in healthy volunteers?
A. Pre-clinical trials
B. Phase I clinical trials
C. Phase II clinical trials
D. Phase III clinical trials

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B. Phase I clinical trials

Front

An adverse drug reaction is best described as:

A. Any expected drug effect
B. Any harmful and unintended response to a drug at normal doses
C. Medication errors
D. Drug interactions only

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B. Any harmful and unintended response to a drug at normal doses

Front

Which route of administration provides the fastest onset of action?
A. Oral
B. Intramuscular
C. Subcutaneous
D. Intravenous

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D. Intravenous

Front

A drug with high therapeutic index means:

A. It is highly potent
B. It is rapidly eliminated
C. There is a wide margin of safety
D. It has many side effects

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C. There is a wide margin of safety

Front

Which factor most affects drug response variability among patients?
A. Drug color
B. Genetics and physiology
C. Manufacturer
D. Packaging

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B. Genetics and physiology

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What term refers to drug use for conditions not approved in labeling?

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B. Off-label use

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Which agency is primarily responsible for drug approval in the Philippines?

A. WHO
B. FDA Philippines
C. DOH hospitals
D. Professional Regulation Commission

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B. FDA Philippines