NAPSRX EXAM 2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
which of the following would be classified as a type of somatic psychiatric treatment - ANS-drug
therapy
Why is the last 10 minutes of each hour usually the best time to make office visits to
psychiatrists? - ANS-psychiatrists are usually on their way to the hospital at that time
What is/are an advantage/s of selling to residents? - ANS-residents are often more open-
minded
What is drug utilization review (DUR)? - ANS-an MCO's practice of monitoring prescribing
patterns
what is the focus of the short call protocol - ANS-beginning with a specific patient type
Who is the Medical Science Liaison (MSL)? - ANS-someone employed by a pharmaceutical
company who builds relationships with thought leaders and acts as an informational
resources
what type of feducation do MSLs typically have - ANS-graduate-level science degrees
how do companies typically judge the MSL team's contributions - ANS-return on education
,what differentiates "push through" programs from "pull through" programs - ANS-sales
representatives are more involved in "pull through" programs
which of these are a type of "pull through" program - ANS-all: adherence/ persistency,
educaitonal support, theropeutic intervention
becasue pharmaceutical sales reps mostly out of their homes, it is not important that they work
well in a team environment - ANS-false
what is the most likely reason that a doctor would lack interest in one of your clinical studies -
ANS-the doctor does not like the way you are presenting it
which of the following are an effective method for researching the 65+ market - ANS-all: being a
medicare part d information resource, knowing the physician-payer mix, taking advantage of
partenership programs
when a physician visits your hospital display, you should begin the converstation by asking "can I
help you" - ANS-false
which of the following is not a rule in making the most out of your sales calls - ANS-your
agenda, not theirs
Specialty care products are often prescribed by generalist physicians. - ANS-false
side effects that might be considered merely minor annoyances in acute treatment can be a
powerfful barrier to adoption in chronic therapies - ANS-true
, Acute medications, such as antibiotics, are used to address short-term illnesses or symptoms. -
ANS-true
in some medical cases, a therapy may be initiated by a specialist and monitored and maintained
by a primary care physician - ANS-true
Blockbuster drug status typically translates into sales of just under $10 million annually. - ANS-
false
A generic drug manufacturer's greatest challenge is often to replicate drug formulation factors
that affect the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of the original drug. -
ANS-true
what differentiates an "orphan" drug from a "blockbuster" drug - ANS-orphan drugs typicalluy
treat rare conditions
How long are most calls and visits to physicians' offices (excluding waiting and driving time)? -
ANS-only a few minutes
which of the following is not a step in managing rumoms - ANS-counter attack
according to the text, which of the following is considered "going to the next level" - ANS-
staying focused
what is one of the primary job responsibilities of a retail pharmacist - ANS-dispensing
pharmaceuticals
what is not one of the ways in pharmaceutical companies and representatives categorize their
customers - ANS-companies and agents categorize their patients in all of these ways
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
which of the following would be classified as a type of somatic psychiatric treatment - ANS-drug
therapy
Why is the last 10 minutes of each hour usually the best time to make office visits to
psychiatrists? - ANS-psychiatrists are usually on their way to the hospital at that time
What is/are an advantage/s of selling to residents? - ANS-residents are often more open-
minded
What is drug utilization review (DUR)? - ANS-an MCO's practice of monitoring prescribing
patterns
what is the focus of the short call protocol - ANS-beginning with a specific patient type
Who is the Medical Science Liaison (MSL)? - ANS-someone employed by a pharmaceutical
company who builds relationships with thought leaders and acts as an informational
resources
what type of feducation do MSLs typically have - ANS-graduate-level science degrees
how do companies typically judge the MSL team's contributions - ANS-return on education
,what differentiates "push through" programs from "pull through" programs - ANS-sales
representatives are more involved in "pull through" programs
which of these are a type of "pull through" program - ANS-all: adherence/ persistency,
educaitonal support, theropeutic intervention
becasue pharmaceutical sales reps mostly out of their homes, it is not important that they work
well in a team environment - ANS-false
what is the most likely reason that a doctor would lack interest in one of your clinical studies -
ANS-the doctor does not like the way you are presenting it
which of the following are an effective method for researching the 65+ market - ANS-all: being a
medicare part d information resource, knowing the physician-payer mix, taking advantage of
partenership programs
when a physician visits your hospital display, you should begin the converstation by asking "can I
help you" - ANS-false
which of the following is not a rule in making the most out of your sales calls - ANS-your
agenda, not theirs
Specialty care products are often prescribed by generalist physicians. - ANS-false
side effects that might be considered merely minor annoyances in acute treatment can be a
powerfful barrier to adoption in chronic therapies - ANS-true
, Acute medications, such as antibiotics, are used to address short-term illnesses or symptoms. -
ANS-true
in some medical cases, a therapy may be initiated by a specialist and monitored and maintained
by a primary care physician - ANS-true
Blockbuster drug status typically translates into sales of just under $10 million annually. - ANS-
false
A generic drug manufacturer's greatest challenge is often to replicate drug formulation factors
that affect the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of the original drug. -
ANS-true
what differentiates an "orphan" drug from a "blockbuster" drug - ANS-orphan drugs typicalluy
treat rare conditions
How long are most calls and visits to physicians' offices (excluding waiting and driving time)? -
ANS-only a few minutes
which of the following is not a step in managing rumoms - ANS-counter attack
according to the text, which of the following is considered "going to the next level" - ANS-
staying focused
what is one of the primary job responsibilities of a retail pharmacist - ANS-dispensing
pharmaceuticals
what is not one of the ways in pharmaceutical companies and representatives categorize their
customers - ANS-companies and agents categorize their patients in all of these ways
