The Generic Form of a Drug Is Considered to Be

question 13

Multiple Choice

The generic form of a drug is considered to be as safe and effective as the original,brand-name product if the generic form _________ as the brand-name drug.

• A) has the same type and amount of the active ingredient(s)
• B) uses the same administration route
• C) has the same pharmacokinetic profile (drug absorption, plasma levels, and so forth)
• D) produces the same therapeutic effects
• E) all the above are true

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Definitions:

Reaction Sequence

A series of chemical reactions where the product of one reaction serves as the reactant for the next.

Phospholipid

A lipid molecule that is a major component of cell membranes, consisting of two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol backbone.

Alkaloid

A class of naturally occurring organic compounds that mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms.

Organic Product

A compound resulting from an organic reaction, characterized by containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen, other carbon atoms, or heteroatoms.