During the earliest stages of development, the first name applied to a new drug is its:
a. chemical name. c. brand name.
b. generic name. d. nonproprietary name.
ANS: A
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A Correct: The chemical name is derived from the chemical structure of the drug.
B Incorrect: The generic name is adopted once the drug is ready to be marketed.
C Incorrect: The brand, or trade, name is assigned when the drug appears to be ready for commercial distribution.
D Incorrect: This is the same as the generic name.
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