CNPR Exam with Complete Solutions
How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? - correct answer-First by the
conditions that they are used to treat, and then by their mechanisms of action
Bone marrow transplants ... - correct answer-are a type of stem cell therapy, unless
patient's own cells are reinjected
What does AMA stand for? - correct answer-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? - correct answer-
contraindications
What is tertiary care? - correct answer-highly specialized medical and surgical care
provided by a large medical center for unusual or complex medical problems brand
quality
Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in the classic approach to brand
development strategy? - correct answer-brand quality
What are vasodilators used to do? - correct answer-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 have become constant? - correct
answer-steady state
Which statement is TRUE about ocular administration? - correct answer-ocular
administration is used primarily to treat the eye
Which entity/entities invest(s) the most money in pharmaceutical R&D? - correct
answer-U.S. pharmaceutical companies
How are most drugs excreted? - correct answer-kidneys
Over the last few decades, what has happened to legal limitations on sales' reps
discussions about off label uses? - correct answer-limitations have decreased
Which of the following is an example of a branding fundamental? - correct answer-the
brand promise
, What does it mean if two drugs are at parity? - correct answer-both drugs are
essentially in a neutral position
Who is most likely to benefit from e-sampling programs? - correct answer-everyone
would benefit equally
When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one-half"? - correct
answer-SS
What is an internist? - correct answer-a physician who practices internal medicine
What is a type of white blood cell? - correct answer-lymphocytes
Why are novice sales representatives often placed in charge of negotiating MCO
formularies? - correct answer-they are not; this job is usually reserved for more
experienced reps
What distinguishes pharmacodynamics from pharmacokinetics? - correct answer-
pharmacodynamics studies how drugs affect the body
What proportion of the drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by the
FDA? - correct answer-about 20%
How do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples? - correct answer-directly
from sales representatives
What is an example of a central value? - correct answer-I buy Advil to show that I am a
modern consumer
What specialty likely has the most emergency calls? - correct answer-cardiology
What affects the rate of active transport? - correct answer-the availability of carriers and
energy
Over the last few decades, what has happened to the FDA approval time for new
drugs? - correct answer-it has been shortened to reduce the cost of new drug
development
What would not help improve compliance? - correct answer-pharmacists understanding
how generics differ from brand name drugs
Which entity chooses a drug's trade name? - correct answer-the FDA
What type of stem cells are obtained from embryos and can develop into any cell type?
- correct answer-totipotent
How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? - correct answer-First by the
conditions that they are used to treat, and then by their mechanisms of action
Bone marrow transplants ... - correct answer-are a type of stem cell therapy, unless
patient's own cells are reinjected
What does AMA stand for? - correct answer-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? - correct answer-
contraindications
What is tertiary care? - correct answer-highly specialized medical and surgical care
provided by a large medical center for unusual or complex medical problems brand
quality
Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in the classic approach to brand
development strategy? - correct answer-brand quality
What are vasodilators used to do? - correct answer-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 have become constant? - correct
answer-steady state
Which statement is TRUE about ocular administration? - correct answer-ocular
administration is used primarily to treat the eye
Which entity/entities invest(s) the most money in pharmaceutical R&D? - correct
answer-U.S. pharmaceutical companies
How are most drugs excreted? - correct answer-kidneys
Over the last few decades, what has happened to legal limitations on sales' reps
discussions about off label uses? - correct answer-limitations have decreased
Which of the following is an example of a branding fundamental? - correct answer-the
brand promise
, What does it mean if two drugs are at parity? - correct answer-both drugs are
essentially in a neutral position
Who is most likely to benefit from e-sampling programs? - correct answer-everyone
would benefit equally
When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one-half"? - correct
answer-SS
What is an internist? - correct answer-a physician who practices internal medicine
What is a type of white blood cell? - correct answer-lymphocytes
Why are novice sales representatives often placed in charge of negotiating MCO
formularies? - correct answer-they are not; this job is usually reserved for more
experienced reps
What distinguishes pharmacodynamics from pharmacokinetics? - correct answer-
pharmacodynamics studies how drugs affect the body
What proportion of the drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by the
FDA? - correct answer-about 20%
How do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples? - correct answer-directly
from sales representatives
What is an example of a central value? - correct answer-I buy Advil to show that I am a
modern consumer
What specialty likely has the most emergency calls? - correct answer-cardiology
What affects the rate of active transport? - correct answer-the availability of carriers and
energy
Over the last few decades, what has happened to the FDA approval time for new
drugs? - correct answer-it has been shortened to reduce the cost of new drug
development
What would not help improve compliance? - correct answer-pharmacists understanding
how generics differ from brand name drugs
Which entity chooses a drug's trade name? - correct answer-the FDA
What type of stem cells are obtained from embryos and can develop into any cell type?
- correct answer-totipotent
