Chapter 3

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Across
  1. 2. drug a cancer-fighting drug
  2. 3. Drugs developed through genetic engineering and other sciences to achieve targeted therapeutic effects.
  3. 6. a field of study that examines the relationship between an individual’s genes and her or his body’s response to drugs.
  4. 8. a seal of approval from USP assuring the quality of a dietary supplement
  5. 11. Document outlining the purpose, risks, and details of drug research that a volunteer agrees to.
  6. 12. Inactive chemical added to a drug formulation to enhance stability, appearance, or taste without affecting its therapeutic action.
  7. 13. Committee that reviews and approves research studies to ensure patient safety when using investigational drugs.
  8. 14. Application submitted to the FDA to begin human trials of a new drug after animal testing
  9. 15. the process of using DNA biotechnology to create a variety of drugs or biological products
  10. 22. a drug that contains both natural and synthetic components
  11. 23. a distinct segment of DNA that determines an organism’s specific individual characteristics, like blue eyes or brown hair
  12. 26. A voluntary program by the FDA that enables healthcare professionals and consumers to report serious adverse events related to drugs, biological devices, or dietary supplements.
  13. 30. a drug that may be sold without a prescription
  14. 31. Any substance taken into or applied to the body to alter its biochemical functions and physiological processes; also called a medication.
  15. 32. the part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body
  16. 35. bodily processes that provide protection against disease
  17. 36. Chemical messengers released into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions
  18. 37. a warning that appears on the package insert and in other drug materials that highlights dangerous side effects.
  19. 38. a class of drugs in which minute dilutions of natural substances stimulate the body’s immune system
  20. 39. a federal agency created to protect the consumer from deceptive advertising, as with dietary supplements
  21. 43. The process by which applicants must prove to the FDA that their generic product is bioequivalent to or performs similarly to the brand-name drug.
  22. 44. a post-surveillance centralized database maintained by the FDA for all reported adverse events from drugs and vaccines
  23. 47. a compendium of standards and research created by the American Institute of Homeopathy
  24. 49. a drug that kills viruses, such as HIV
  25. 50. a drug that maintains health, relieves symptoms, combats illness, reverses disease processes, and prevents disease
  26. 51. a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity
  27. 53. to treat mental health diseases, such as depression
  28. 54. generic biotechnology drugs
  29. 55. a category of nonprescription substances, which includes vitamins, minerals, and herbs, that is not regulated by the FDA
Down
  1. 1. surveillance system that tracks adverse events following immunization, managed by the FDA and CDC.
  2. 3. the time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration
  3. 4. the helix-shaped molecule that carries the genetic code
  4. 5. refers to a product that stimulates the growth of beneficial microorganisms
  5. 7. The biochemically active component of a drug that exerts the desired therapeutic effect.
  6. 9. a drug used to prevent disease, such as aspirin to prevent heart attacks
  7. 10. Foreign substance or toxin that triggers an immune response in the body.
  8. 11. a hormone secreted by the pancreas, or an injected drug that helps cells burn glucose for energy
  9. 16. Process by which drug sponsors request FDA approval for a new drug to be sold and marketed in the U.S.
  10. 17. The process of removing a drug from the market due to serious adverse effects or defects, initiated by the FDA or the manufacturer.
  11. 18. Biosimilar drugs approved as legal substitutes for branded biologics, often produced via genetic engineeringactive ingredient
  12. 19. the scientific concept that microorganisms cause disease
  13. 20. A drug that releases the same amount of active ingredient into the bloodstream at the same rate as the original brand-name drug.
  14. 21. created in a lab to mimic a naturally occurring substance.
  15. 24. a drug substance that alters body functions in a desired way
  16. 25. a drug that requires a prescription from a licensed provider for a valid medical purpose; also known as a legend drug
  17. 27. a drug that kills bacteria, fungi, viruses, or even normal or cancer cells
  18. 28. Sterile methods and procedures used to prevent contamination by harmful microorganisms, including cleanroom protocols and proper hygiene practices.
  19. 29. a drug that helps a provider determine the correct diagnosis; may contain tracer radioactive isotopes or dyes used to help visualize problems
  20. 33. a drug that kills bacteria
  21. 34. one-celled or multi-celled microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa
  22. 40. that merges biology, chemistry, and immunology to create synthetic drugs with targeted therapeutic effects.
  23. 41. a program designed by the FDA for prescribers, pharmacies, and patients to closely monitor selected high-risk drugs.
  24. 42. Substance used externally to kill or inhibit microorganisms and prevent infection.informed consent form
  25. 45. a computer-generated digital prescription that is processed online
  26. 46. a drug that has been created from a series of chemical reactions to produce a specific pharmacological effect.
  27. 48. a unique number assigned to any brand name or generic drug products to identify the manufacturer, drug, and packaging size
  28. 52. an unexpected negative consequence from taking a particular drug