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Worksheets9-1 Discovery and development of new drugs FT
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which drug is an extract of willow?
Aspirin
Quinine
Digitalis
Penicillin
Penicillin is released by what type of organism?
Plant
Mould
Bacteria
Animal
What is digitalis used to treat?
Cholera
Heart failure
Influenza
Headaches
Quinine is used to treat which disease?
(a)
What could aspirin be used to treat?
Headache
Diabetes
Heart failure
Gonorrhoea
What term indicates the amount of drug that should be taken?
Side effect
Toxicity
Dose
Efficacy
What term describes a tablet that doesn't contain a drug?
(a)
Why are new drugs tested on cells?
To look for side effects
To see if they are toxic
To find the right dose
What type of drug is penicillin?
Painkiller
Antibiotic
Anti viral
In a double blind trial only the patient doesn't know if they are receiving the drug or placebo
TRUE
FALSE
