NAPSRX Final Exam 160 Q & A Graded A+ 1.

1. How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? - first by the conditions that they are used to treat. and then by their mechanisms of action 2. Bone marrow transplants. - are a type of stem cell therapy. unless patient's own cells are reinjected. 3. What does AMA stand for? - 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? - contraindications 5 What is tertiary care? - 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? - brand quality 7 What are vasodilators used to do? - decrease vascular resistance and increase blood flow 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 fairly constant? - Steady State 9. Which statement is TRUE about ocular administration? - Ocular administration is used primarily to treat the eye. 10. Which entities invest's the most money in pharmaceutical R&D? - U.S. pharmaceutical companies 11. How are most drugs excreted? - via the kidneys 12. Over the last few decades, what has happened to legal limitations on sales' reps discussions about off label uses? - Limitations have decreased. 14. What does it mean if two drugs are at parity? - Both drugs are essentially in a neutral position. 15 Who is most likely to benefit from electronic sampling programs? - Everyone would benefit equally from electronic sampling programs 16. When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one-half' - SS 17 What is an internist? - a physician who practices internal medicine 18. Which of the following is a type of white blood cell? - Lymphocytes 19. Why are novice sales representatives often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies? - They are not. This job is usually reserved for more experienced reps. 20. What distinguishes pharmacodynamics from pharmacokinetics? - Pharmacodynamics studies the how the body affects drugs. 21 What proportion of the drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by the FDA? - about 70% 22. According to a study discussed in your manual, how do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples? - directly from sales representatives 23. Which of the following is an example of a central value? - I buy Advil to show that I'm a modern consumer. 24. Which of the following specialties likely has the MOST emergency calls? - cardiologist 25. What affects the rate of active transport? - neither the availability of carriers nor the availability of energy 26. Over the last few decades, what has happened to the FDA approval time for new drugs? - It has been shortened to reduce the cost of new drug development. 27. Which of the following would NOT help improve compliance? - pharmacists understanding how generics differ from brand name drugs 28. Which entity chooses a drug's trade name? - the FDA 29. What type of stem cells are obtained from embryos and can develop into any cell type? - totipotent 30. As the price a patient pays for a prescription increases, what happens to the likelihood that the patient will fill it? - It remains unaffected because the prescription is needed 31. Most involuntary movements come from which type of muscle tissue? - cardiac and smooth 32. Which of the following is NOT one of the body's major organ systems? - the cellular system 33. How do most drugs exert their primary physiological effects? - by binding to cell receptors that are sensitive to their presence 34. What is the most reliable source of information for determining therapeutically equivalent drug products? - Orange Book 35. What does subcutaneous mean? - beneath the outer skin 36. What should a sales representative do if all of the prime spaces in a drug cabinet are coccupied? - ask staff for permission to move some of the other products in the cabinet 37. It is inappropriate for physicians' prescribing behaviors to be educated by their personal tastes and idiosyncrasies - TRUE 38.The FDA defines API as the active__ ingredient in a drug, which produces the desired change in the body. - pharmaceutical 39. What are the 2 legal classifications of wholesalers? - primary and secondary wholesale distributors 40.What term describes the usage of a medication for purposes other than the FDAapproved indications on the labeling? - off-label usage 41. What is the acronym for pharmacokinetics? - PK 42. The dosage range of a drug that is both safe and beneficial is known as the therapeutic window. - True 43. What is typically NOT a characteristic of a pharmaceutical sales rep? - Pharmaceutical sales reps are not concerned about competitors. 44. What entity grants drug patents? - The US Patent and Trademark Office 45. Which of the following refers to all active and inert pharmaceutical ingredients in a drug,including fillers and colors? - formulation 46. What is the difference between potency and efficacy? - 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 graduate degree 48. How many names must a drug have? - at least three