Exam (elaborations) NAPSRX Practice Questions- Test Prep (Latest Update)

Exam (elaborations) NAPSRX Practice Questions- Test Prep (Latest Update) 1.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 B. first by their mechanisms of action, and then by their therapeutic effects C. first by their side effects, and then by therapeutic effects D. first by their toxically, and then by their effectiveness 2.Bone marrow transplants… A. … require that the patient first undergo chemotherapy or radiation to kill the diseased stem cells and promote white blood cell production. B. … are a type of stem cell therapy, unless patient’s own cells are reinjected. C. … are always a type of stem cell therapy. D. … can help people with leukemia, a condition in which the body does not produce enough white blood cells. 3.What does AMA stand for? C. American Medical Association 4.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 5.What is tertiary care? B. highly specialized medical and surgical care provided by a large medical center for unusual or complex medical problems 6.Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in the classic approach to brand development strategy covered in your manual? C. brand quality 7.What are vasodilators used to do? A. decrease vascular resistance and increase blood flow B. mimic pathogens to stimulate the immune system C. narrow the blood vessels D. stimulate the CNS to make the heart beat faster NAPSRX Practice Questions- Test Prep (Latest Update) 8.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 constant? A. homeostasis B. steady state C. titration D. tolerance 9.Which statement is TRUE about ocular administration? A. Ocular administration is primarily for drugs that must cross the blood-brain barrier. B. Ocular administration is used primarily to treat the eye.’ C. Ocular administration is used when a drug must enter the bloodstream immediately. D. Ocular administration is used when a drug must produce immediate effects on the brain or spinal cord. 10.Which entity/entities invest(s) the most money in pharmaceutical R&D? A. Canadian pharmaceutical companies B. the NIH C. the U.S. Government D. U.S. pharmaceutical companies 11.How are most drugs excreted? A. via the bloodstream B. via the heart C. via the kidneys D. via the skin 12.Over the last few decades, what has happened to legal limitations on sales’ reps discussions about off label uses? A. Limitations have decreased. B. Limitations have increased significantly. C. Limitations have increased slightly. D. Limitations have remained about the same. 13.According to your manual, which of the following is an example of a branding fundamental? A. the brand logo B. the brand name C. the brand packaging D. the brand promise 14.What does it mean if two drugs are at parity? A. Both drugs are essentially in a neutral position. B. Both drugs are generics. C. Both drugs have exclusive preferred status. D. The two drugs are bioequivalent. 15.Who is most likely to benefit from electronic sampling programs? A. Everyone would benefit equally from electronic sampling programs B. physicians in hospitals who are too busy to see representatives C. physicians in rural areas who are not as frequently visited by representatives D. physicians in urban areas who are too busy to see representatives 16.When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means “one-half”: D. SS 17.What is an internist? A. a physician who practices internal medicine 18.Which of the following is a type of white blood cells? C. lymphocytes 19.Why are novice sales representatives often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies? A. to become more familiar with the healthcare industry B. to become more familiar with their territories C. P&T committees are more receptive to new faces. D. They are not. This job is usually reserved for more experienced reps. 20.What distinguishes pharmacodynamics from pharmacokinetics? A. Pharmacodynamics studies a drug’s ex vivo effects. B. Pharmacodynamics studies how drugs affect the body. C. Pharmacodynamics studies the body affects drugs. D. Pharmacodynamics studies the time required for a drug’s absorption. 21.What proportion of the drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by FDA? A. about 20% B. about 60% C. about 70% D. about 95% 22. According to a study discussed in your manual, how do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples? A. by borrowing them from hospitals B. by ordering them over the Internet C. by trading them for services D. directly from sales representatives 23.Which of the following is an example of a central value? A. I buy Advil to show that I’m modern consumer. B. I like Advil because we were both born in the 80s. C. I prefer Advil because I like the flavor. D. I prefer Advil because it’s easier to swallow. 24.Which of the following specialties likely has the MOST emergency calls? A. cardiology B. psychiatry C. urology D. All specialists have the same number of emergency calls. 25.What affects the rate of active transport? A. the availability of carriers, but not energy B. the availability of energy, but not carriers C. the availability of carriers and energy D. neither the availability of carriers, nor the availability energy 26.Over the last few decades, what has happened to the FDA approval time for new drugs? A. It has been lengthened to ensure safer drug products. B. It has been lengthened to limit DTC marketing. C. It has been shortened to improve drug quality. D. It has been shortened to reduce the cost of new drug development. 27.Which of the following would NOT help improve compliance? A. patients liking their providers B. patients using only one pharmacist C. pharmacists understanding how generics differ from brand names drugs D. support groups 28.Which entity chooses a drug’s trade name? A. the drug’s inventor B. the drug’s manufacturer C. the FDA D. the United States Pharmaceutical Council 29.What type of stem cells are obtained from embryos and can develop into any cell type? A. multipotent B. pluripotent C. totipotent D. All stem cells can develop into any cell type. 30.As the price a patient pays for a prescription increases, what happens to the likelihood that the patient will fill it? A. It decreases. B. It increases. C. It remains unaffected because the prescription is needed. D. It remains unaffected because the prescription’s increased cost is offset by its perceived value. 31.Most involuntary movements come from which type of muscle tissue? A. cardiac and smooth B. only skeletal C. skeletal and cardiac D. skeletal and smooth 32.Which of the following is NOT one of the body’s major organ systems? A. the cardiovascular system B. the cellular system C. the gastrointestinal system D. the musculoskeletal system 33. How do most drugs exert their primary physiological effects? A. by activating synapses between different types of tissues B. by binding to cell receptors that are sensitive to their presence C. by inhibiting synapses between different types of tissues D. through genetic mutation 34. What is the most reliable source of information for determining therapeutically equivalent drug product? A. AMA guide B. Blue Book C. FDA drug list D. Orange Book 35. What does subcutaneous mean? C. beneath the outer skin 36.What should a sales representative do if all of the prime spaces in a drug cabinet are coccupied? A. ask staff for permission to move some of the other products in the cabinet B. ask staff for permission to throw away expired products in the cabinet C. ask the doctor if he still needs some of the other products in the cabinet D. surreptitiously move your largest competitor’s products out of the way 37.It is inappropriate for physicians’ prescribing behavior to be educated by their personal tastes and idiosyncrasies A. True B. False 38.The FDA defines API as the active ingredient in a drug, which produces the desired change in the body. A. pharmaceutical B. positive C. potent D. primary 39. What are the 2 legal classifications pf wholesalers? A. distributors and supply chains B. pharmacists and NAMs C. primary and secondary wholesale distributors D. retailers and institutions 40.What term describes the usage of a medication for purposes other than the FDA-approved indications on the labeling? A. contraindicative indication B. off-indication usage C. off-label usage D. secondary indication 41.What is the acronym pharmacokinetics? C. PK 42.The dosage range of a drug that is both safe and beneficial known as the therapeutic window. A. True B. False 43.What is typically NOT a characteristic of a pharmaceutical sales rep? A. Pharmaceutical sales reps are authentic and real B. Pharmaceutical sales reps are creative C. Pharmaceutical sales rep are focused. D. Pharmaceutical sales rep are not concerned about competitors. 44. What entity grants drug patents? A. the FDA B. the FDA if the drug is over-the-counter and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office if the drug is prescription C. the FDA of the drug is prescription and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office if the drug is overthe -counter D. the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 45.Which of the following refers to all active and inert pharmaceutical ingredients in a drug, including fillers and colors? A. formulation B. mycoplasma C. peptide D. saccharide 46.What is the difference between potency and efficacy? A. Doctors prefer more potent drugs. B. Drugs manufacturers prefer more potent drugs. C. Potency refers to the drug’s effectiveness, while efficacy refers to its strength. D. Potency refers to the drug’s strength, while efficacy refers to its effectiveness. 47.What is the minimum level of education required for a nurse practitioner? A. a certification program B. an associate’s degree C. a bachelor’s degree D. a graduate degree 48.How many names must a drug have? A. at most three B. at least three C. at most five D. at least five 49.How has a longer development time increased the cost of bringing a new drug to market? A. by decreasing patient attrition B. by decreasing the cost of capital C. by increasing the cost of capital D. by increasing the number of product recalls 50.Senior citizens consume over times as many pharmaceuticals as people under 65. A. three B. five C. ten D. fifteen 51.What agency regulates the distribution and use of narcotics? A. DEA B. FTC C. OIG D. TSA 52.What is passive diffusion? A. a type of pinocytosis B. membrane transport via vesicles C. the use of energy to help a substance pass from a low concentration gradient to a high one D. when a substance freely moves thorough a membrane from a high concentration gradient to a low one 53.What are the MAIN categories of drugs under FDA jurisdiction? A. active drugs and active placebos B. biopharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals C. non-prescription and nutraceuticals D. prescription and non-prescription 54.Which of the following is a natural uterotonic agent? A. hemoglobin B. leukotriene C. oxytocin D. Vitamin K 55.What are all metabolites? A. active substances B. inactive substances C. injections D. products of metabolism 56.When a drug is administered orally, where does first-pass metabolism occur? A. intestine B. liver C. pancreas D. stomach 57.What is the medical term for swelling? B. edema 58.Which of the following is NOT part of the Seven Step Cascade of Emotion? A. be a consultant, not a rep B. identify what your product does C. reflect D. visualize the power of 10 59.Which part of a clinical research paper is frequently referred to as the road map? A. abstract B. findings C. letter to the editor D. methods 60. Which of the following is a main active ingredient in lung surfactants?