NAPSRx Final Exam NAPSRX Test CNRP

How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? A. First by the conditions that they are used to treat. And then by their mechanisms of action Bone marrow transplants... Are a type of stem cell therapy. Unless patients own cells are reinjected. What does AMA stand for? C. American Medical Association What section of a drug's package insert describes situations in which the drug should not be used because the risks outweigh the therapeutic benefits? B. Contraindications What is tertiary care? highly specialized medical and surgical care provided by a large medical center for unusual or complex medical problems brand quality What are vasodilators used to do? decrease vascular resistance and increase blood flow What is the name of the condition that occurs after a specific dose of a drug is given at such regular intervals that absorption and elimination (and therefore drug plasma concentration) have become fairly constant? steady state Which statement is TRUE about ocular administration? Ocular administration is used primarily to treat the eye. Which entities invest's the most money in pharmaceutical R&D? U.S. pharmaceutical companies How are most drugs excreted? Via the kidneys Over the last few decades, what has happened to legal limitations on sales' reps discussions about off label uses? Limitations have decreased. According to your manual, which of the following is an example of a branding"fundamental"? The brand name What does it mean if two drugs are "at parity"? Both drugs are essentially in a neutral position Who is most likely to benefit from electronic sampling programs? Everyone would benefit equally from electronic sampling programs When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one-half' SS What is an internist? a physician who practices internal medicine Which of the following is a type of white blood cell? Lymphocytes Why are novice sales representatives often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies? They are not. This job is usually reserved for more experienced reps. What proportion of the drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by the FDA? about 70% According to a study discussed in your manual, how do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples? directly from sales representatives Which of the following is an example of a central value? I buy Advil to show that I'm a modern consumer. Which of the following specialties likely has the MOST emergency calls? cardiology What affects the rate of active transport? the availability of carriers and energy