NAPSRx Study Guide Questions with Correct Answers

Pharmaceuticals Correct Answer Medicines and vaccines for human and animal use. Products may have a trademark (brand) name or be generic; and they may be prescription or over-the counter. Diagnostic Correct Answer Equipment and supplies used in screening, detecting, and monitoring disease. Can range from simple home testing kits to sophisticated diagnostic imaging technologies. Medical Devices Correct Answer Advanced instrumentation and appliances used for medical therapy, such as joint replacements, implantable defibrillators, and pacemakers. Also includes drug delivery devices such as syringes, infusion pumps, metered-dose inhalers, and transdermal patches. Medical Supplies Correct Answer Commodity, high-volume supplies such as surgical gowns and gloves. Durable Medical Equipment Correct Answer Reusable products for health-related use in the home, such as walkers, wheelchairs, oxygen equipment, prosthetics and hospital beds. What countries are pharmaceutical sales the highest? Correct Answer United States, Western Europe, and Japan. The U.S. accounts for roughly __________ of the world's pharmaceutical revenues. Correct Answer 50% Two factors have significantly contributed to recent growth in the pharmaceutical industry are? Correct Answer Population growth and increasing life expectancies. What is the predicted relationship between pharmaceutical companies and genomic research facilities? Correct Answer Partnerships between pharmaceutical companies and genomic research facilities will not prove immediately profitable. Prescription drug therapy is cost effective for insurance companies and health care providers. True or False? Correct Answer True The high price of health care is explained by the high price of medicines. True or False? Correct Answer False One of the oldest and least effective pharmaceutical marketing techniques is DTC (direct-to-consumer) advertising. True or False? Correct Answer False