Understanding Biologics and Biosimilars

Understanding Biologics and Biosimilars

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explains biologics, complex medications grown from living cells, and their differences from traditional medications. It introduces terms like biosimilars, interchangeable biologics, and unbranded biologics using pizza analogies to simplify understanding. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding these terms to empower patients to ask relevant questions about their treatment plans, especially when changes occur due to insurance decisions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of biologics that prevents them from being taken orally?

They are too large to swallow.

They are not absorbed in the intestines.

They taste unpleasant.

They are destroyed by stomach acids.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are there no true generic versions of biologics?

They are grown from living cells, not manufactured.

They are too expensive to produce.

They are patented indefinitely.

They are not approved by the FDA.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a biosimilar?

A biological product clinically similar to an existing biologic.

A biologic that can be taken orally.

A biologic with a different molecular structure.

A generic version of a biologic.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the pizza analogy, what does a biosimilar represent?

A pizza with completely different toppings.

A pizza with similar but not identical toppings.

A pizza from a different restaurant.

A pizza with the same toppings but in a different box.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What defines an interchangeable biologic?

It is a biologic with a different molecular structure.

It is a biologic that can be taken orally.

It is a generic version of a biologic.

It can be substituted without a doctor's permission.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the pizza analogy, what does an interchangeable biologic represent?

A pizza with the same toppings but in a different box.

A pizza with similar but not identical toppings.

A pizza with completely different toppings.

A pizza from a different restaurant with the same toppings.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an unbranded biologic?

A biologic that can be taken orally.

A biologic with a different molecular structure.

A biologic that is not FDA approved.

A biologic marketed without the brand name.

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