CNPR Exam | 160 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated 2024, Exams of Advanced Education

Download CNPR Exam | 160 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated 2024 and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! CNPR Exam | 160 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated 2024 1. How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? - Correct Answer-first by the conditions that they are used to treat. and then by their mechanisms of action 2. Bone marrow transplants. - Correct Answer-are a type of stem cell therapy. unless patient's own cells are reinjected. 3. What does AMA stand for? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer- contraindications 5 What is tertiary care? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-brand quality 7 What are vasodilators used to do? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-Steady State 9. Which statement is TRUE about ocular administration? - Correct Answer-Ocular administration is used primarily to treat the eye. 10. Which entities invest's the most money in pharmaceutical R&D? - Correct Answer- U.S. pharmaceutical companies 11. How are most drugs excreted? - Correct Answer-via the kidneys 12. Over the last few decades, what has happened to legal limitations on sales' reps discussions about off label uses? - Correct Answer-Limitations have decreased. 14. What does it mean if two drugs are at parity? - Correct Answer-Both drugs are essentially in a neutral position. 15 Who is most likely to benefit from electronic sampling programs? - Correct Answer- Everyone would benefit equally from electronic sampling programs 16. When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one-half' - Correct Answer-SS 17 What is an internist? - Correct Answer-a physician who practices internal medicine 18. Which of the following is a type of white blood cell? - Correct Answer-Lymphocytes 19. Why are novice sales representatives often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies? - Correct Answer-They are not. This job is usually reserved for more experienced reps. 20. What distinguishes pharmacodynamics from pharmacokinetics? - Correct Answer- Pharmacodynamics studies the how the body affects drugs. 21 What proportion of the drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by the FDA? - Correct Answer-about 70% 22. According to a study discussed in your manual, how do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples? - Correct Answer-directly from sales representatives 23. Which of the following is an example of a central value? - Correct Answer-I buy Advil to show that I'm a modern consumer. 24. Which of the following specialties likely has the MOST emergency calls? - Correct Answer-cardiologist 25. What affects the rate of active transport? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-It has been shortened to reduce the cost of new drug development. 27. Which of the following would NOT help improve compliance? - Correct Answer- pharmacists understanding how generics differ from brand name drugs 28. Which entity chooses a drug's trade name? - Correct Answer-the FDA 29. What type of stem cells are obtained from embryos and can develop into any cell type? - Correct Answer-totipotent 63. If a sales representative's product is placed on the second tier of a standard three- tier formulary, which of the following is most likely true? - Correct Answer-It probably has exclusive preferred status if it is not at parity with any other drugs 64. Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic transport mechanisms? - Correct Answer-homeostasis 65. Which statement accurately describes a relationship between drug agonists and antagonists? - Correct Answer-Agonists and antagonists can be used together. 66. What is the study of the effects and movement of drugs in the human body? - Correct Answer-clinical pharmacology 67. According to your manual, what is a common complaint that physicians have about traditional sampling methods? - Correct Answer-that drug sample supply is too unpredictable 68. Which of these entities is formed by two or more hospitals or other healthcare entities to negotiate reduced rates with its aggregated purchasing power? - Correct Answer-GPO 69. What is another name for a drug derived from a biologic compound? - Correct Answer-large molecule 70. What is the most common policy regarding pharmaceutical reps dispensing drug samples in hospitals? - Correct Answer-drug sampling is often forbidden 71 Which of the following would help you build trust with a physician? - Correct Answer- asking if he or she is having any problems with the managed care coverage of your products 72. What term denotes the difference between the usual effective dose and the dose that induces severe or life-threatening side effects? - Correct Answer-margin of safety 73. What are excipients? - Correct Answer-the inert ingredients in a drug formulation 74. What is another term for the AWP? - Correct Answer-list price 75. Which of these is the most likely use for a uterotonic agent? - Correct Answer-to induce labor 76. As of November 2013, which of these countries has legalized DTC advertising of prescription drugs? - Correct Answer-none of these 77. Why are oral drugs often taken on an empty stomach? - Correct Answer-to pass through the stomach more quickly 78. What is one factor that differentiates community health centers from hospitals? - Correct Answer-community health center formularies are more restrictive 79. How does drug sampling provide a social benefit? - Correct Answer-doctors often use drug samples to treat patients who otherwise could not afford it 80. Which medical term denotes the use of a stethoscope to listen to the heart? - Correct Answer-ausculation 81. What do enteric coatings do? - Correct Answer-prevents dissolution in the stomach 82. What is the duration of exclusivity for orphan drugs? - Correct Answer-7 years 83. What do National Account Managers do? - Correct Answer-negotiate contracts with MCO and PBM 84. What does it usually mean if a drug recall is voluntary? - Correct Answer-The manufacturer has recalled the product on its own. but negotiated with the FDA beforehand. 85. Which phase of clinical trials is also known as the pivotal phase? - Correct Answer- Phase III 86. During which phase of clinical trials is the new drug's safety and effectiveness first tested in the target group? - Correct Answer-Phase II 87. How do antacids work? - Correct Answer-by raising gastric PH 88. What is one of the biggest time wasters for a pharmaceutical sales rep? - Correct Answer-Travel Time 89. What happens when equilibrium is reached? - Correct Answer-equal numbers of molecules cross the membrane in both directions 90. What are the most common vectors used in gene therapy? - Correct Answer-viruses 91. What is the percentage fee that the dispenser pays the wholesaler for distribution? - Correct Answer-upcharge 92. What is the difference between a chronic (or continuing) reaction, and a delayed reaction? - Correct Answer-chronic reactions persist for a long time, delayed reactions take some time to develop 93 What is clinical effect? - Correct Answer-the response produced by a medication 94. Which of the following is an example of noncompliance? - Correct Answer-a patient forgetting to take a drug at a specified time of day 95. What is the average circulation time of blood? - Correct Answer-about a minute 96. What is one way in which pharmaceutical selling is different from selling in most other industries? - Correct Answer-representative do NOT sell to the end user of the product 97. From what types of entities do primary wholesale distributors buy most of their drugs? - Correct Answer-manufacturers 98.What is the Office of the Inspector General (01G)? - Correct Answer-an arm of the Dept of Health and Human Services 99. What are doctors required to consider when deciding whether or not to prescribe a particular drug? - Correct Answer-the severity of the disorder being treated and the effect it has on the patients quality of life 100. Which entity assigns a new drug its generic names? - Correct Answer-the United States Adopted Name Council 101. Drugs can be used days beyond their expiration date. - Correct Answer-drugs never can be used beyond expiration date 102. What is necessary for a drug to be excreted extensively via the kidneys? - Correct Answer-The drug must be water-soluble, and not bind too tightly to protein in the bloodstream 103. Which organization or individual initiates the clinical trial and finances the study? - Correct Answer-sponsor 104. The name describes the atomic or molecular structure of a drug. - Correct Answer- chemical 105. Under PhRMA Code, is it acceptable or unacceptable for a pharmaceutical sales rep to take a physician and the physician's spouse to a fundraising dinner? - Correct Answer-never (unacceptable) 106. The Hatch-Waxman Act is considered the most significant drug-related affecting the pharmaceutical industry since 1962. - Correct Answer-legislation 107. What term denotes the the extent, quality, or degree to which a substance is poisonous or harmful to the body? - Correct Answer-toxicity 139. Which of the following is an example of a functional value? - Correct Answer-I drink coco cola because I like the taste 140. Where are most drugs metabolized? - Correct Answer-liver 141. What is essential to the ethical requirement that subjects be selected fairly? - Correct Answer-subjects should be selected based on scientific objectives 142. Which of the following is the most appropriate salutation for a cover letter if you cannot find a contact name? - Correct Answer-Dear Sir or Madam 143. What is part of becoming an indispensable pharmaceutical sales rep? - Correct Answer-asking for feedback 144. Which of the following is NOT typically included in the indications and usage section of the package insert information? - Correct Answer-the drugs active metabolites 145. Which term denotes the practice of classifying physicians and other potential prescribers by anticipated prescription volume? - Correct Answer-deciling 146. What makes a drug eligible for fast track approval from the FDA? - Correct Answer-it treats patients with a serious life-threatening condition 147. In the gastrointestinal tract, help break up tablets to ensure full release of the active pharmaceutical ingredient. - Correct Answer-disintegrants 148. According to your manual, what does the PDRP do? - Correct Answer-it limits sales reps abilities to see individual physicians prescribing data 149. What are the components of the central nervous system? - Correct Answer-the brain and spinal cord 150. Which term denotes the origin or cause of a medical condition? - Correct Answer- etiology 151. Patients diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes - Correct Answer-have an autoimmune disease 152. Which DTC pharmaceutical marketing tactic is permitted in European countries? - Correct Answer-disease state ads 153. What is one way in which psychologists DIFFER from psychiatrists? - Correct Answer-psycologist deal with emotional than physical issues 154. What are PBMs? - Correct Answer-organizations that negotiate between pharmaceutical companies and large drug purchasers 155. How does the Hatch-Waxman Act protect research-based drug manufacturers? - Correct Answer-by providing a 30 month cooling off period 156. What is the process of adjusting drug doses to achieve the maximum positive therapeutic effects while minimizing adverse or side effects? - Correct Answer-titration 157. Which of the following is studied more in pharmacodynamics than in pharmacokinetics? - Correct Answer-the transportation of the drug to the specific site for drug receptor interactions 158. How does the healthy human immune system use MHC markers? - Correct Answer-substances without MHC markers are discerned as foreign and targeted for destruction 159. What is a behind-the-counter drug? - Correct Answer-an OTC drug that must be closely monitored by the pharmacist 160. When do MSLs meet with clinicians? - Correct Answer-at nearly any stage of the products life cycle