Unit5_How drugs are studied
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It takes years and sometimes decades, for a drug to move from the theoretical stage to the pharmacy shelf.
What does "theoretical" mean?
to improve
a small part
the period between two times or events
abstract; based on theory
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It takes years and sometimes decades, for a drug to move from the theoretical stage to the pharmacy shelf. Of the thousands of drugs under investigation at any one time, only a small fraction will produce the desired result without unacceptable side effects.
What does "investigation" mean?
material
long-lasting
a small part
a study
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It takes years and sometimes decades, for a drug to move from the theoretical stage to the pharmacy shelf. Of the thousands of drugs under investigation at any one time, only a small fraction will produce the desired result without unacceptable side effects.
What does "fraction" mean?
result
the period between two times or events
a study
a small part
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
First, scientists target a step in the disease process where they believe a drug can have an effect.
What does "target" mean?
to focus on
to fight against
to determine; find out
to watch; observe
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Then they manufacture compounds or take them from organisms such as viruses and fungi and test them in laboratory cultures. Once scientists isolate a chemical that produces a desirable effect, they analyze its structure and alter it as necessary to enhance the outcome.
What does "manufacture" mean?
to believe; judge
to take in
to lessen, ease
to produce
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Then they manufacture compounds or take them from organisms such as viruses and fungi and test them in laboratory cultures.
What does "culture" mean?
the growing of organic materials in a laboratory setting
the period between two times or events
material
abstract; based on theory
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Once scientists isolate a chemical that produces a desirable effect, they analyze its structure and alter it as necessary to enhance the outcome.
What does "desirable" mean?
to believe; judge
to happen or occur again
long-lasting
wanted; worth having
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