Question

1 name: period: date: 2/2/2026
quiz #1: medications and drugs

1. 2 label the following: generic or brand or both

1. 8 for the following statements, please state whether they are true or false. please explain your answer in the last column.

t/f	statement	if true, explain why. if false, fix the statement to make it true.
	over-the-counter drug needs a prescription
	dietary supplements are approved by the fda
	a pharmacist prescribes the drug and a doctor gives the drug to the patient.

Explanation:

For Question 1:

1. The CVS Health Stomach Relief lists "BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE" (the generic active ingredient) and uses a store brand name; it presents both the generic drug name and a brand for the product.
2. Pepto Bismol is a well-known brand name for bismuth subsalicylate; this label uses only the brand name for the product.

For Question 2:

1. Drugs include non-medicinal substances, so not all drugs are medications.
2. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are defined as not needing a prescription.
3. Dietary supplements do not require FDA approval before marketing; manufacturers are responsible for safety, not pre-approval.
4. Doctors (or authorized prescribers) write prescriptions, pharmacists dispense the drug to patients.

Answer:

1.

• CVS Health Stomach Relief: Both
• Pepto Bismol: Brand

2.

T/F	Statement	If true, explain why. If false, fix the statement to make it true.
F	Over-the-counter drug needs a prescription	Over-the-counter drug does not need a prescription.
F	Dietary supplements are approved by the FDA	Dietary supplements are not approved by the FDA before marketing.
F	A pharmacist prescribes the drug and a doctor gives the drug to the patient.	A doctor prescribes the drug and a pharmacist gives the drug to the patient.