13.1 - Drug Discovery and Development
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Practice Questions
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What is the first step in drug discovery?
💡 Hint: Think about what needs to be found first before any drugs can be developed.
What do you call the tests conducted in laboratories and animals before human trials?
💡 Hint: These trials occur before any tests on humans.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the first step in drug discovery?
💡 Hint: Think about what comes before developing new drugs.
True or False: The clinical trial phase is the first step of drug development.
💡 Hint: Consider the sequence of drug development stages.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe the steps and challenges involved in lead optimization and how they might impact the eventual drug product.
💡 Hint: Consider the iterative nature of modifications and the need for testing.
Discuss the implications of post-market surveillance for both the pharmaceutical company and public health.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the important role of continual monitoring after drug approval.
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