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NAPSR/CNPR Exam 2026 (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED THIS YEAR
1. What is the primary responsibility of a pharmaceutical sales representative?
A. Prescribe medications
B. Diagnose illnesses
C. Educate healthcare providers about products
D. Sell drugs directly to patients
Answer: C
2. Which U.S. agency is responsible for approving prescription drugs?
A. CDC
B. NIH
C. FDA
D. DEA
Answer: C
3. A contraindication is best defined as:
A. A recommended dose
B. A side effect
C. A reason a drug should not be used
D. A drug interaction
Answer: C
4. Which clinical trial phase primarily evaluates safety and dosage?
A. Phase I
B. Phase II
C. Phase III
D. Phase IV
Answer: A
5. Hypertension refers to:
A. Low blood pressure
B. High blood pressure
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C. Irregular heartbeat
D. High cholesterol
Answer: B
6. Which law prohibits offering incentives to influence prescribing behavior?
A. HIPAA
B. Anti-Kickback Statute
C. Sunshine Act
D. FD&C Act
Answer: B
7. An adverse drug reaction is:
A. Intentional misuse
B. A harmful response at normal doses
C. A medication error
D. Off-label use
Answer: B
8. Which route of administration bypasses the gastrointestinal tract?
A. Oral
B. Sublingual
C. Rectal
D. Topical
Answer: B
9. Phase IV clinical trials are conducted to:
A. Test dosage
B. Obtain FDA approval
C. Monitor long-term safety
D. Study animals
Answer: C
10. Pharmacokinetics refers to:
A. How a drug affects the body
B. Drug cost effectiveness
C. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
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D. Drug safety warnings
Answer: C
11. HIPAA is designed to protect:
A. Drug patents
B. Sales data
C. Patient health information
D. Physician income
Answer: C
12. A formulary is:
A. A drug patent
B. A list of approved medications
C. A marketing plan
D. A prescription pad
Answer: B
13. Which controlled substance schedule has the highest abuse potential?
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV
Answer: A
14. Off-label use refers to:
A. Illegal drug use
B. Use not approved by the FDA
C. Drug recalls
D. Generic substitution
Answer: B
15. The purpose of managed care is to:
A. Increase physician income
B. Reduce patient access
C. Control healthcare costs
2026 2027 GRADED A+
NAPSR/CNPR Exam 2026 (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED THIS YEAR
1. What is the primary responsibility of a pharmaceutical sales representative?
A. Prescribe medications
B. Diagnose illnesses
C. Educate healthcare providers about products
D. Sell drugs directly to patients
Answer: C
2. Which U.S. agency is responsible for approving prescription drugs?
A. CDC
B. NIH
C. FDA
D. DEA
Answer: C
3. A contraindication is best defined as:
A. A recommended dose
B. A side effect
C. A reason a drug should not be used
D. A drug interaction
Answer: C
4. Which clinical trial phase primarily evaluates safety and dosage?
A. Phase I
B. Phase II
C. Phase III
D. Phase IV
Answer: A
5. Hypertension refers to:
A. Low blood pressure
B. High blood pressure
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C. Irregular heartbeat
D. High cholesterol
Answer: B
6. Which law prohibits offering incentives to influence prescribing behavior?
A. HIPAA
B. Anti-Kickback Statute
C. Sunshine Act
D. FD&C Act
Answer: B
7. An adverse drug reaction is:
A. Intentional misuse
B. A harmful response at normal doses
C. A medication error
D. Off-label use
Answer: B
8. Which route of administration bypasses the gastrointestinal tract?
A. Oral
B. Sublingual
C. Rectal
D. Topical
Answer: B
9. Phase IV clinical trials are conducted to:
A. Test dosage
B. Obtain FDA approval
C. Monitor long-term safety
D. Study animals
Answer: C
10. Pharmacokinetics refers to:
A. How a drug affects the body
B. Drug cost effectiveness
C. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
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D. Drug safety warnings
Answer: C
11. HIPAA is designed to protect:
A. Drug patents
B. Sales data
C. Patient health information
D. Physician income
Answer: C
12. A formulary is:
A. A drug patent
B. A list of approved medications
C. A marketing plan
D. A prescription pad
Answer: B
13. Which controlled substance schedule has the highest abuse potential?
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV
Answer: A
14. Off-label use refers to:
A. Illegal drug use
B. Use not approved by the FDA
C. Drug recalls
D. Generic substitution
Answer: B
15. The purpose of managed care is to:
A. Increase physician income
B. Reduce patient access
C. Control healthcare costs
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