Pharmacology Trivia Questions
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What substance, made from benzene, is lidocaine a specific type of often used for local pain relief?
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anesthetic
What is a drug that leads to a temporary loss of sensation and includes novocain as a 'local' type?
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anesthetic
What antibiotic is predominantly produced by the mold p. chrysogenum?
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penicillin
In 1985, health officials announced that which over-the-counter drug could reduce the risk of a second heart attack?
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aspirin
What antibiotic was significantly improved in yield from a moldy cantaloupe by scientists in 1942?
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penicillin
What is the scientific study of drugs and their effects?
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pharmacology
What is the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly found in Nuprin and Advil?
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ibuprofen
What is the name of the drug that was patented in Great Britain in 1964 and is marketed under the brand name Motrin?
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ibuprofen
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