Title: Explain the naming convention of drugs.
Course: Pharmacy Technician I (14152-I) > Section: Introducing Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs

Explanation should include

- brand names
- generic names
- common prefixes, suffixes, and roots associated with classes (e.g., -olol, mab for monoclonal antibodies).

See PTCB 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 (https://www.ptcb.org/lib24watch/files/pdf/169).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the role of the United States Adopted Names (USAN) in naming drugs?
- What is the role of the manufacturer in naming drugs?