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What is tertiary care? - ANSWER -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? - 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 (and therefore drug
plasma concentration) have become fairly constant? - ANSWER -steady state
Which statement is TRUE about ocular administration? - ANSWER -Ocular
administration is used primarily to treat the eye.
Which entities invest's the most money in pharmaceutical R&D? - ANSWER -
U.S. pharmaceutical companies
How are most drugs excreted? - ANSWER -Via the kidneys
Over the last few decades, what has happened to legal limitations on sales' reps
discussions about off label uses? - ANSWER -Limitations have decreased.
According to your manual, which of the following is an example of a
branding"fundamental"? - ANSWER -The brand name
What does it mean if two drugs are "at parity"? - ANSWER -Both drugs are
essentially in a neutral position
Who is most likely to benefit from electronic sampling programs? - ANSWER -
Everyone would benefit equally from electronic sampling programs
, When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one-half' -
ANSWER -SS
What is an internist? - ANSWER -a physician who practices internal medicine
Which of the following is a type of white blood cell? - ANSWER -Lymphocytes
Why are novice sales representatives often placed in charge of negotiating MCO
formularies? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -about 70%
According to a study discussed in your manual, how do most physicians prefer to
receive their drug samples? - ANSWER -directly from sales representatives
Which of the following is an example of a central value? - ANSWER -I buy Advil
to show that I'm a modern consumer.
Which of the following specialties likely has the MOST emergency calls? -
ANSWER -cardiology
What affects the rate of active transport? - ANSWER -the availability of carriers
and energy
Over the last few decades, what has happened to the FDA approval time for new
drugs? - ANSWER -It has been shortened to reduce the cost of new drug
development.
Which of the following would NOT help improve compliance? - ANSWER -
pharmacists understanding how generics differ from brand name drugs
Which entity chooses a drug's trade name? - ANSWER -the FDA