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CNPR ACTUAL FINAL EXAM [LATEST UPDATED]
how are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? - ANSWER first by the
conditions they are used to treat, and tehn by their mechanism of action
bone marrow transplants... - ANSWER are a type of stem cell therapy, unless a
patient's own cells are reinjected
what does AMA stand for? - 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? -
ANSWER contraindications
what is tertiary care? - ANSWER highly specialized medical and surgical care
provided by a large medical center for unusual or complex medical problems
which of the following is not one of the stages in the classic approach to brand
development strategy? brand personality, positioning, quality, or values? -
ANSWER brand quality
what are vasodilators used to do? - ANSWER decrease vascular resistance and
increase blood flow
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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 [drug:plasma] have
become fairly constant - ANSWER steady state
ocular administration - ANSWER primarily used to treat the eye
which entity/entities invest/s the most money in pharmaceutical research and
development (R&D)? - ANSWER U.S pharma companies
how are most drugs excreted? - ANSWER kidneys
over the last few decades what has happened to legal limitations on sales rep's
discussions about off label uses? - ANSWER limitations have decreased (FDA
Modernization Act of 1997)
which of the following is an example of a branding "fundamental": brand logo,
brand name, brand packaging, brand promise - ANSWER 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
when referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one half" -
ANSWER SS
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what is an internist? - ANSWER a physician who practices internal medicine
which is a white blood cell: erythrocytes, insulin, lymphocytes, MHCs - ANSWER
lymphocytes
why are novice sales reps often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies?
- ANSWER they are not; this job is usually reserved for more experienced sales
reps (MCO = Managed Care Organization)
what distinguishes pharmacodynamics from pharmacokinetics? - ANSWER PD's
studies how drugs affect the body
what percent of drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by the
FDA? - ANSWER about 70%
how do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples? - ANSWER directly
from sales reps
what is an example of a "central" value - ANSWER I buy Advil to show that I am a
modern consumer
which specialty likely has the most emergency calls? - ANSWER cardiology
what affects the rate of active transport? - ANSWER the availability of carriers
and energy
CNPR ACTUAL FINAL EXAM [LATEST UPDATED]
how are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? - ANSWER first by the
conditions they are used to treat, and tehn by their mechanism of action
bone marrow transplants... - ANSWER are a type of stem cell therapy, unless a
patient's own cells are reinjected
what does AMA stand for? - 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? -
ANSWER contraindications
what is tertiary care? - ANSWER highly specialized medical and surgical care
provided by a large medical center for unusual or complex medical problems
which of the following is not one of the stages in the classic approach to brand
development strategy? brand personality, positioning, quality, or values? -
ANSWER brand quality
what are vasodilators used to do? - ANSWER decrease vascular resistance and
increase blood flow
,2|Page
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 [drug:plasma] have
become fairly constant - ANSWER steady state
ocular administration - ANSWER primarily used to treat the eye
which entity/entities invest/s the most money in pharmaceutical research and
development (R&D)? - ANSWER U.S pharma companies
how are most drugs excreted? - ANSWER kidneys
over the last few decades what has happened to legal limitations on sales rep's
discussions about off label uses? - ANSWER limitations have decreased (FDA
Modernization Act of 1997)
which of the following is an example of a branding "fundamental": brand logo,
brand name, brand packaging, brand promise - ANSWER 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
when referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one half" -
ANSWER SS
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what is an internist? - ANSWER a physician who practices internal medicine
which is a white blood cell: erythrocytes, insulin, lymphocytes, MHCs - ANSWER
lymphocytes
why are novice sales reps often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies?
- ANSWER they are not; this job is usually reserved for more experienced sales
reps (MCO = Managed Care Organization)
what distinguishes pharmacodynamics from pharmacokinetics? - ANSWER PD's
studies how drugs affect the body
what percent of drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by the
FDA? - ANSWER about 70%
how do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples? - ANSWER directly
from sales reps
what is an example of a "central" value - ANSWER I buy Advil to show that I am a
modern consumer
which specialty likely has the most emergency calls? - ANSWER cardiology
what affects the rate of active transport? - ANSWER the availability of carriers
and energy
