Pharmaceutical: CNPR license exam
pharmaceuticals are arguably the most socially important health care product. true or false>>> true
pharmaceutical development is a high risk in which many promising leads prove disappointing. true or
false>>> true
pharmaceutical sales are the highest in which geographical regions>>> the US, Western Europe, Japan
U.S. accounts for ___ of the worlds pharmaceutical revenues>>> 50%
what has fueled recent growth in the pharmaceutical industry>>> population growth and increased life
expectancies
which statement describes the relationship between pharmaceutical companies and genomic
research>>> partnerships between pharmaceutical companies and genomic companies will not prove
immediately profitable
prescription drug therapy is not cost effective for insurance companies and providers.. true or false>>>
false
the high price of healthcare is explained by the high price of medicines>>> false
one of the oldest and least effective pharmaceutical marketing techniques is DTC (direct-to-consumer)
true or false>>> false
what influences the number of districts in a region>>> the regions population
what is an example of the regionalization of healthcare delivery systems>>> california and flordia have
different prescription reimbursement policies
the heart of a pharmaceutical sales team is the regional manager. true or false>>> false
most DMs did not start as representatives. true or false>>> false
how many territories are typically in a district>>> 8-12
what is the most effective method for grabbing market share>>> comparative selling
pharm reps mainly visit just pharmacies. true or false>>> false
it is usually only 1-2 calls to a physician before he/she commits to prescribing your medicine. true or
false>>> false
pharmacies may dispense a product other than what is prescribed. true or false>>> true
,what classifies as "payers">>> employers
what defines ethical pharmaceutical companies>>> researching and developing novel drugs
one of the most disappointing results of the pharmaceutical industry is continued investment in R+D is
the few new drugs being approved in development>>> false
thanks to modern medicine, how long are people newly diagnosed with HIV expected to live>>>
another 50 years
how much as average life span increased in 1890>>> almost 30 years
what is a treatment group>>> group of patients assigned to receive a specified treatment
main difference between blind and double blind study>>> in a double blind study, neither the study
staff nor study participants know which subjects area in experimental and which are in control
what does asymptomatic mean>>> not exhibiting signs and symptoms
which term denotes the study of bodily functions (as opposed to structures)>>> physiology
a drug is any substance that produces a physical or psychological change in the body. true or false>>>
true
how does the FDA define a drug>>> any substance intended for use in the case diagnosis, cure,
mitigation, treatment, and prevention of disease
which statement about vitamins is correct>>> most of the bodys required vitamins must be taken in
from outside the body
ADME testing measures the rate at which the body absorbs the drug, distributes it to the organs
necessary to produce. true or false>>> true
ADME testing is primarily used in what field>>> pharmacokinetics
what statement is correct about placebos>>> placebo effects can lead to withdraw symptoms
On average, only about 5 of 4,000 drugs studied in the laboratory are eventually studied in people. true
or false>>> true
what is true about drugs taken sublingually>>> sublingual drugs are absorbed directly and almost
immediately into the blood stream
what are 3 or the 7 rights of drug administration>>> - the right patient
-the right drug
-the right dose
, Pro-drugs are administered in an active form, which is metabolized into an inactive form. true or
false>>> false
the kidney of an 85 yer old person excretes drugs only ____ as efficiency as that of a 35 year old
person>>> around 50%
the normal age related decrease in kidney function can help doctor determine an appropriate dosage
based on size and age. true or false>>> true
what differentiates a caplet from a tablet>>> Caplets are shaped like capsules and have film coatings to
aid in swallowing.
where will you find the "caution: federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription">>> on the
label of all prescription drugs
what happens in slow acetylators>>> Drugs that are metabolized by N-acetyl transferase tend to reach
higher blood levels and remain in the body longer.
about ___ of the people in the U.S. are "slow acetylators">>> 50%
what is incorrect about drug-drug interactions>>> drug-drug interactions are always harmful
smoking decreases the effectiveness of some drugs. true or false>>> true
what is incorrect about dietary supplements>>> because dietary supplements are not drugs,
interactions with drugs are not a concern
What statements is / are incorrect about an ideal drug or "magic bullet" as Ehrilon phrased it.-it does
not exist
-it would be aimed at a disease sit6e
-it would not harm healthy tissue>>> **ALL CORRECT**
what accurately differentiates resistance from tolerance>>> tolerance refers to a persons diminished
response to a drug after repeated use, while resistance applies to microorganisms
between 3%-7% of hospital admissions in the US are estimated to be treatment for adverse drug
reactions. true or false>>> true
why is noncompliance a serious public health concern>>> it increases the cost of medical care
which of the following is not eligible for patent protection under u.s. regulations>>> companies would
be granted patents for all of these things..
1. drug itself
2. delivery method & release drug into bloodstream
pharmaceuticals are arguably the most socially important health care product. true or false>>> true
pharmaceutical development is a high risk in which many promising leads prove disappointing. true or
false>>> true
pharmaceutical sales are the highest in which geographical regions>>> the US, Western Europe, Japan
U.S. accounts for ___ of the worlds pharmaceutical revenues>>> 50%
what has fueled recent growth in the pharmaceutical industry>>> population growth and increased life
expectancies
which statement describes the relationship between pharmaceutical companies and genomic
research>>> partnerships between pharmaceutical companies and genomic companies will not prove
immediately profitable
prescription drug therapy is not cost effective for insurance companies and providers.. true or false>>>
false
the high price of healthcare is explained by the high price of medicines>>> false
one of the oldest and least effective pharmaceutical marketing techniques is DTC (direct-to-consumer)
true or false>>> false
what influences the number of districts in a region>>> the regions population
what is an example of the regionalization of healthcare delivery systems>>> california and flordia have
different prescription reimbursement policies
the heart of a pharmaceutical sales team is the regional manager. true or false>>> false
most DMs did not start as representatives. true or false>>> false
how many territories are typically in a district>>> 8-12
what is the most effective method for grabbing market share>>> comparative selling
pharm reps mainly visit just pharmacies. true or false>>> false
it is usually only 1-2 calls to a physician before he/she commits to prescribing your medicine. true or
false>>> false
pharmacies may dispense a product other than what is prescribed. true or false>>> true
,what classifies as "payers">>> employers
what defines ethical pharmaceutical companies>>> researching and developing novel drugs
one of the most disappointing results of the pharmaceutical industry is continued investment in R+D is
the few new drugs being approved in development>>> false
thanks to modern medicine, how long are people newly diagnosed with HIV expected to live>>>
another 50 years
how much as average life span increased in 1890>>> almost 30 years
what is a treatment group>>> group of patients assigned to receive a specified treatment
main difference between blind and double blind study>>> in a double blind study, neither the study
staff nor study participants know which subjects area in experimental and which are in control
what does asymptomatic mean>>> not exhibiting signs and symptoms
which term denotes the study of bodily functions (as opposed to structures)>>> physiology
a drug is any substance that produces a physical or psychological change in the body. true or false>>>
true
how does the FDA define a drug>>> any substance intended for use in the case diagnosis, cure,
mitigation, treatment, and prevention of disease
which statement about vitamins is correct>>> most of the bodys required vitamins must be taken in
from outside the body
ADME testing measures the rate at which the body absorbs the drug, distributes it to the organs
necessary to produce. true or false>>> true
ADME testing is primarily used in what field>>> pharmacokinetics
what statement is correct about placebos>>> placebo effects can lead to withdraw symptoms
On average, only about 5 of 4,000 drugs studied in the laboratory are eventually studied in people. true
or false>>> true
what is true about drugs taken sublingually>>> sublingual drugs are absorbed directly and almost
immediately into the blood stream
what are 3 or the 7 rights of drug administration>>> - the right patient
-the right drug
-the right dose
, Pro-drugs are administered in an active form, which is metabolized into an inactive form. true or
false>>> false
the kidney of an 85 yer old person excretes drugs only ____ as efficiency as that of a 35 year old
person>>> around 50%
the normal age related decrease in kidney function can help doctor determine an appropriate dosage
based on size and age. true or false>>> true
what differentiates a caplet from a tablet>>> Caplets are shaped like capsules and have film coatings to
aid in swallowing.
where will you find the "caution: federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription">>> on the
label of all prescription drugs
what happens in slow acetylators>>> Drugs that are metabolized by N-acetyl transferase tend to reach
higher blood levels and remain in the body longer.
about ___ of the people in the U.S. are "slow acetylators">>> 50%
what is incorrect about drug-drug interactions>>> drug-drug interactions are always harmful
smoking decreases the effectiveness of some drugs. true or false>>> true
what is incorrect about dietary supplements>>> because dietary supplements are not drugs,
interactions with drugs are not a concern
What statements is / are incorrect about an ideal drug or "magic bullet" as Ehrilon phrased it.-it does
not exist
-it would be aimed at a disease sit6e
-it would not harm healthy tissue>>> **ALL CORRECT**
what accurately differentiates resistance from tolerance>>> tolerance refers to a persons diminished
response to a drug after repeated use, while resistance applies to microorganisms
between 3%-7% of hospital admissions in the US are estimated to be treatment for adverse drug
reactions. true or false>>> true
why is noncompliance a serious public health concern>>> it increases the cost of medical care
which of the following is not eligible for patent protection under u.s. regulations>>> companies would
be granted patents for all of these things..
1. drug itself
2. delivery method & release drug into bloodstream
