97 Best Drug Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What is the purpose of pre-clinical testing?

John Smith
Answered: May 11, 2021

To verify that a drug is sufficiently safe and effective to be tested in humans.

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What is the difference between apri and reclipsen?

Leo Samuels, Content Writer
Answered: Jul 11, 2019

Both Apri and Reclipsen are oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). They both have similar active ingredients, and desogestrel being the generic name. The using of these tablets are to start immediately...Read More

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What does the phase 4 trial mean in drug/medicine testing?

John Smith
Answered: May 11, 2021

Phase 4 trials are typically when the product is finalized and submitted for patent protection

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Why is epinephrine used to treat cardiac arrest and status asthmaticus?

Santepro
Answered: May 11, 2021

Bronchodilation and increased heart rate. contractility. and conduction

Bronchodilation results from stimulated beta receptors. and cardiac effects result from the stimulation of 1...Read More

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What is the difference between Typical and Atypical Psychotic drugs?

A. Samuel, Content Manager
Answered: Jul 16, 2019

Antipsychotic drugs are drugs that have been designed to treat a severe psychiatric condition known as psychosis. Psychosis is characterized by the distortion of thoughts during which a person...Read More

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What is the most important determinant of an allergic drug reaction?

John Smith
Answered: May 11, 2021

The chemical structure of the drug-some drugs cause allergic reactions very rarely while other compounds (obviously not used as drugs) can cause sensitization in all exposed subjects. Therefore...Read More

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What is the difference between Adipex and Phentermine?

Malcolm Carneal, Digital Nomad
Answered: Sep 29, 2019

There is no big difference between Adipex and Phentermine. The little difference between the two types of drugs is that Phentermine is just like a generic name drug like Adipex, while Adipex is...Read More

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What is the major disadvantage of barbiturate use?

RN pedia
Answered: May 11, 2021

Potential for drug dependence

Patients can become dependent on barbiturates, especially with prolonged use. Because of the rapid distribution of some barbiturates, no correlation exists...Read More

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What will be the hepatic clearance of the drug (in mL/min)?

John Smith
Answered: May 11, 2021

1200-5) learning objective: calculate the hepatic clearance of a drug, given sufficient dataanswer cby definition clearance is the volume of blood from which all the drug is removed per unit time....Read More

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What does the expansion in CROs reflect?

Msquared
Answered: May 11, 2021

A pharma company s desire to balance control over drug development with fluctuations in workload.

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What is the difference between a Dug And Drilled Well?

J. Goodman, Web Content Writer
Answered: Aug 14, 2019

A drilled well is a type of well that has been created with the use of different machines. Since they are machine-made, some of them can be even deeper than 1000 feet. Dug wells are sometimes...Read More

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What is the difference between Yaz and Loestrin?

J. Harty, Writer
Answered: Aug 28, 2019

During the 20th century, there was a new invention in the medical field. This invention is about pills that can be taken to prevent pregnancy. Women can take these pills to hinder production and...Read More

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What is the difference between Weed and Pot?

Barry Mclean, Sales Manager
Answered: Jun 13, 2019

Weed and Pot are used as a psychoactive drug. Weed and Pot are also used for medicinal, spiritual, and recreational purposes. The main compound found in weed and Pot is tetrahydrocannabinol...Read More

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How long does cocaine stay in your system?

B.Isabellae
Answered: Nov 07, 2017

Cocaine is a deadly drug that is very addictive. It can be smoked, injected, or snorted. Many times if you start a new job, they may drug test you. If you have ingested cocaine recently, then you...Read More

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What is the difference between OTC and Prescription drugs?

Howard Reyes, Science Teacher
Answered: Jul 04, 2019

OTC in health care stands for over the counter. Certain drugs can be bought over the counter. This means that you do not need a prescription to get the drugs. You walk into a pharmacy and take...Read More

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