Practice Questions

1.State three reasons why it is important to test drugs

To check the drug is safe and not toxic.

To check its efficacy to see if it is effective (works)

To find the optimal dose, or lowest dose that is effective.

2. What is often the original source for a drug?

Plants and microorganisms

3. What is a double blind trial?

Neither the patient or the doctor knows who will receive the trial drug or the placebo.