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NAPRx CNPR Exam WITH 160 Questions and
Answers 2026- 2027 UPDATED GRADED A+
what type of stem cells are obtained from embryos and can develop into any cell
type? -ANSWER -totipotent
as price for prescription increases, what happens to the likelihood a patient will fill
it? -
CORRECT ANSWER-it remains unaffected because the prescription is needed
most involuntary movements come from which type of muscle tissue? -ANSWER
cardiac and smooth
which is not a major organ system?
cardiovascular, cellular,
GI, musculoskeletal -ANSWER cellular how do most drugs exert their primary
physiological effects? -ANSWER -by binding to cell receptors that are sensitive to
their presence
what is the most reliable source of information for determining therapeutically
equivalent drug products? -ANSWER -orange book what does subcutaneous
mean -ANSWER beneath the outer skin
what should a sales rep do it the prime spaces in a drug cabinet are occupied -
ANSWER ask staff for permission to move some of the other products in the
cabinet
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what testing method is no commonly used for allergy testing? -ANSWER -urine
test
the FDA defines API as the Active ______ Ingredient in a drug, which produces
the desired change in the body - CORRECT ANSWERpharmaceutical
what are the 2 legal classifications of wholesalers -
CORRECT ANSWER-primary and secondary wholesale distributors
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what term describes the usage of a medication for purposes other than the FDA
approved indications on the labeling? -ANSWER -off-label usage
acronym for pharmacokinetics -ANSWER -PK
which is not a purpose of the Arthrocentesis diagnostic test? aid in diagnosis of a
certain joint disorder, determine cause of joint inflammation or effusion, look for
crystals in joint fluid, monitor joint density -ANSWER -monitor joint density
which is not a characteristic of a sales rep:
authentic/real, creative, focused, not concerned about competitors -ANSWER -not
concerned about competitors
what entity grants drug patents? -ANSWER -the
US patent and trademark office which refers to all active and
inert pharmaceutical ingredients in a drug? -ANSWER -
formulation
difference between potency and efficacy -
CORRECT ANSWER-potency refers to strength while efficacy refers to
effectiveness
which is not a component of a neurological exam: mental
status, cranial nerves, sensory system, heart rate -ANSWER -heart rate
how many names must a drug have? -ANSWER -at least 3
NAPRx CNPR Exam WITH 160 Questions and
Answers 2026- 2027 UPDATED GRADED A+
what type of stem cells are obtained from embryos and can develop into any cell
type? -ANSWER -totipotent
as price for prescription increases, what happens to the likelihood a patient will fill
it? -
CORRECT ANSWER-it remains unaffected because the prescription is needed
most involuntary movements come from which type of muscle tissue? -ANSWER
cardiac and smooth
which is not a major organ system?
cardiovascular, cellular,
GI, musculoskeletal -ANSWER cellular how do most drugs exert their primary
physiological effects? -ANSWER -by binding to cell receptors that are sensitive to
their presence
what is the most reliable source of information for determining therapeutically
equivalent drug products? -ANSWER -orange book what does subcutaneous
mean -ANSWER beneath the outer skin
what should a sales rep do it the prime spaces in a drug cabinet are occupied -
ANSWER ask staff for permission to move some of the other products in the
cabinet
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what testing method is no commonly used for allergy testing? -ANSWER -urine
test
the FDA defines API as the Active ______ Ingredient in a drug, which produces
the desired change in the body - CORRECT ANSWERpharmaceutical
what are the 2 legal classifications of wholesalers -
CORRECT ANSWER-primary and secondary wholesale distributors
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what term describes the usage of a medication for purposes other than the FDA
approved indications on the labeling? -ANSWER -off-label usage
acronym for pharmacokinetics -ANSWER -PK
which is not a purpose of the Arthrocentesis diagnostic test? aid in diagnosis of a
certain joint disorder, determine cause of joint inflammation or effusion, look for
crystals in joint fluid, monitor joint density -ANSWER -monitor joint density
which is not a characteristic of a sales rep:
authentic/real, creative, focused, not concerned about competitors -ANSWER -not
concerned about competitors
what entity grants drug patents? -ANSWER -the
US patent and trademark office which refers to all active and
inert pharmaceutical ingredients in a drug? -ANSWER -
formulation
difference between potency and efficacy -
CORRECT ANSWER-potency refers to strength while efficacy refers to
effectiveness
which is not a component of a neurological exam: mental
status, cranial nerves, sensory system, heart rate -ANSWER -heart rate
how many names must a drug have? -ANSWER -at least 3
