NAPSRx exam
"gold standard" testing achieves the greatest results amoung the diagnostic testing
measurements. gold standards provide the best understanding of what is happening to a patient
so cost is not a factor when deciding to run these tests routinely - ANS-false
"large molecules" products are developed and manuffactured by a chemical process -
ANS-false
a company that owns and operates three or fewer pharmacies is an - ANS-independent drug
store
a coronary aniogram is obtained by injecting an iodine- based dye or other contrast agent into
the bloodstream and takin x-rays of the coronary arteries - ANS-true
A formulary is a list of prescription drugs approved by insurance coverage. - ANS-true
a generic drug is ___ to the originator brand-name drug in dosage, strength, safety, and quality -
ANS-bioequivalent
A generic drug is ____ to the originatory brand-name drug in dosage, strength, safety, and
quality - ANS-bioequivalent
A generic drug manufacturer's greatest challenge is often to replicate drug formulation factors
that affect the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of the original drug. -
ANS-true
About ___ of the people in the U.S. are "slow acetylators" - ANS-50%
according to chapter 12 of your manual, which of the following would classify as "payers" -
ANS-employers
According to NIH ethical guidelines, which of the following is the most important criteria in
selecting subjects for clinical studies? - ANS-scientific objectives
according to the text, which of the following is considered "going to the next level" - ANS-staying
focused
according to you rmanual, which of the following is not an example of a "functional" value -
ANS-uniqueness
according to your manual, family physicians diagnose and treat approximately what proportion
of patients they see (as ossposed to reffering them to specialists) - ANS-95%
according to your manual, the three primary entities that fund pharmaceuticals are employers,
the government (medicare and medicaid) and - ANS-individuals
according to your manual, what defines "ethical pharmaceutical companies - ANS-researching
and developing novel drugs
according to your manual, what did the G10 medicines group recently report about the
pharmaceutical industry in the european union (EU) - ANS-there is poor collaberation between
publicly- and privately- funded research concerns
According to your manual, which statement accurately describes the predicted relationship
between pharmaceutical companies and genomic research facilities - ANS-partnerships
between pharmaceuitcal companies and genomic companies will not prove immediately
profitable
, according to your manual, which type of system is the best wat to deliever healthcare - ANS-a
market-based system
Acute medications, such as antibiotics, are used to address short-term illnesses or symptoms. -
ANS-true
ADME testing is primarily used in what field - ANS-Pharmacokinetics
ADME testing measures the rate at which the body absorbs the drug, distributes it to the organs
necessary to produce the desired effect, metabolizes it into waste material and then excretes it
from the body. - ANS-true
all cells have a nucleus - ANS-false
Almost 98% of employed Americans are now covered by a HMO, a preferred provider
organization, or a point-of-service plan. - ANS-false
becasue pharmaceutical sales reps mostly out of their homes, it is not important that they work
well in a team environment - ANS-false
between 3% and 7% of hospital admissions in the United States are estimated to be for
treatment of adverse drug reactoins - ANS-true
Blockbuster drug status typically translates into sales of just under $10 million annually. -
ANS-false
By FDA law, large chain pharmacies are not allowed to buy directly from drug manufactures. -
ANS-false
Carcinogenicity studies are carried out to identify the tumor-causing potential of a drug. -
ANS-true
DEXA is the only method that may be used to make a definitive diagnosis of osteoporosis and
to monitor the response to treatment - ANS-true
diagnositic testes are done for a variety of reasons, which of the below is not a reason to
perform a diagnostic test - ANS-provide a single purpose for scientific analysis
diagnostic tests are never used to detect, confirm, or rule out the presence of a disease or
medical condition - ANS-false
Drug labels must include indications and usage information, as well as contraindications. -
ANS-true
drug reactions are predictable becasue they do not occur after a person has been previously
exposed to the drug one or more times without any allergic reactions - ANS-false
Drug recalls are almost always negotiated with the FDA beforehand. - ANS-true
Drug Utilization Review (DUR) programs - ANS-have traditionally been used to ensure the
appropriate, safe, and effective use of prescription drugs, but are increasingly shifting their focus
to minimizing costs.
drugs' trade names are often unrelated to their intended use - ANS-true
DUR programs involve retrospective monitoring of physicians' prescribing patterns. - ANS-true
Effective drug therapy is a cost-effective and highly valuable means of controlling total
healthcare expenditures and improving quality of life. - ANS-true
every test has some risk. the risk may be the possibility off injury during the test, or it may be the
need for further testing if the results are abnormal - ANS-true
Exclusivity gives exclusive _____, is granted by the FDA, and can run concurrently with a patent
or not. - ANS-marketing rights
"gold standard" testing achieves the greatest results amoung the diagnostic testing
measurements. gold standards provide the best understanding of what is happening to a patient
so cost is not a factor when deciding to run these tests routinely - ANS-false
"large molecules" products are developed and manuffactured by a chemical process -
ANS-false
a company that owns and operates three or fewer pharmacies is an - ANS-independent drug
store
a coronary aniogram is obtained by injecting an iodine- based dye or other contrast agent into
the bloodstream and takin x-rays of the coronary arteries - ANS-true
A formulary is a list of prescription drugs approved by insurance coverage. - ANS-true
a generic drug is ___ to the originator brand-name drug in dosage, strength, safety, and quality -
ANS-bioequivalent
A generic drug is ____ to the originatory brand-name drug in dosage, strength, safety, and
quality - ANS-bioequivalent
A generic drug manufacturer's greatest challenge is often to replicate drug formulation factors
that affect the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of the original drug. -
ANS-true
About ___ of the people in the U.S. are "slow acetylators" - ANS-50%
according to chapter 12 of your manual, which of the following would classify as "payers" -
ANS-employers
According to NIH ethical guidelines, which of the following is the most important criteria in
selecting subjects for clinical studies? - ANS-scientific objectives
according to the text, which of the following is considered "going to the next level" - ANS-staying
focused
according to you rmanual, which of the following is not an example of a "functional" value -
ANS-uniqueness
according to your manual, family physicians diagnose and treat approximately what proportion
of patients they see (as ossposed to reffering them to specialists) - ANS-95%
according to your manual, the three primary entities that fund pharmaceuticals are employers,
the government (medicare and medicaid) and - ANS-individuals
according to your manual, what defines "ethical pharmaceutical companies - ANS-researching
and developing novel drugs
according to your manual, what did the G10 medicines group recently report about the
pharmaceutical industry in the european union (EU) - ANS-there is poor collaberation between
publicly- and privately- funded research concerns
According to your manual, which statement accurately describes the predicted relationship
between pharmaceutical companies and genomic research facilities - ANS-partnerships
between pharmaceuitcal companies and genomic companies will not prove immediately
profitable
, according to your manual, which type of system is the best wat to deliever healthcare - ANS-a
market-based system
Acute medications, such as antibiotics, are used to address short-term illnesses or symptoms. -
ANS-true
ADME testing is primarily used in what field - ANS-Pharmacokinetics
ADME testing measures the rate at which the body absorbs the drug, distributes it to the organs
necessary to produce the desired effect, metabolizes it into waste material and then excretes it
from the body. - ANS-true
all cells have a nucleus - ANS-false
Almost 98% of employed Americans are now covered by a HMO, a preferred provider
organization, or a point-of-service plan. - ANS-false
becasue pharmaceutical sales reps mostly out of their homes, it is not important that they work
well in a team environment - ANS-false
between 3% and 7% of hospital admissions in the United States are estimated to be for
treatment of adverse drug reactoins - ANS-true
Blockbuster drug status typically translates into sales of just under $10 million annually. -
ANS-false
By FDA law, large chain pharmacies are not allowed to buy directly from drug manufactures. -
ANS-false
Carcinogenicity studies are carried out to identify the tumor-causing potential of a drug. -
ANS-true
DEXA is the only method that may be used to make a definitive diagnosis of osteoporosis and
to monitor the response to treatment - ANS-true
diagnositic testes are done for a variety of reasons, which of the below is not a reason to
perform a diagnostic test - ANS-provide a single purpose for scientific analysis
diagnostic tests are never used to detect, confirm, or rule out the presence of a disease or
medical condition - ANS-false
Drug labels must include indications and usage information, as well as contraindications. -
ANS-true
drug reactions are predictable becasue they do not occur after a person has been previously
exposed to the drug one or more times without any allergic reactions - ANS-false
Drug recalls are almost always negotiated with the FDA beforehand. - ANS-true
Drug Utilization Review (DUR) programs - ANS-have traditionally been used to ensure the
appropriate, safe, and effective use of prescription drugs, but are increasingly shifting their focus
to minimizing costs.
drugs' trade names are often unrelated to their intended use - ANS-true
DUR programs involve retrospective monitoring of physicians' prescribing patterns. - ANS-true
Effective drug therapy is a cost-effective and highly valuable means of controlling total
healthcare expenditures and improving quality of life. - ANS-true
every test has some risk. the risk may be the possibility off injury during the test, or it may be the
need for further testing if the results are abnormal - ANS-true
Exclusivity gives exclusive _____, is granted by the FDA, and can run concurrently with a patent
or not. - ANS-marketing rights
