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NAPRx CNPR Exam 2023-2024: 160 Verified Q&A on Pharma Concepts, Exams of Public Health

A comprehensive exam with 160 verified questions and answers on various pharmaceutical concepts. It covers topics such as drug classification, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug sampling, drug marketing, and more. It is a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of pharmacy, medicine, and related disciplines.

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Download NAPRx CNPR Exam 2023-2024: 160 Verified Q&A on Pharma Concepts and more Exams Public Health in PDF only on Docsity! NAPRx CNPR Actual Exam WITH 160 Verified Questions and Verified Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+ How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? - ANSWER--A. first by the conditions that they are used to treat. and then by their mechanisms of action Bone marrow transplants... - ANSWER--are a type of stem cell therapy. unless patient's own cells are reinjected. What does AMA stand for? - ANSWER--C. 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--B. Contraindications What is tertiary care? - ANSWER--highly specialized medical and surgical care provided by a large medical center for unusual or complex medical problems brand quality What are vasodilators used to do? - ANSWER--decrease vascular resistance and increase blood flow 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? - ANSWER--steady state Which statement is TRUE about ocular administration? - ANSWER--Ocular administration is used primarily to treat the eye. NAPRx CNPR Actual Exam WITH 160 Verified Questions and Verified Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+ Which entities invest's the most money in pharmaceutical R&D? - ANSWER--U.S. pharmaceutical companies How are most drugs excreted? - ANSWER--Via the kidneys Over the last few decades, what has happened to legal limitations on sales' reps discussions about off label uses? - ANSWER--Limitations have decreased. According to your manual, which of the following is an example of a branding"fundamental"? - ANSWER--The 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 from electronic sampling programs When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one-half' - ANSWER--SS What is an internist? - ANSWER--a physician who practices internal medicine Which of the following is a type of white blood cell? - ANSWER--Lymphocytes NAPRx CNPR Actual Exam WITH 160 Verified Questions and Verified Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+ Which one of the following testing methods is not commonly used for Allergy Testing? - ANSWER--Urine test The FDA defines API as the active__ ingredient in a drug, which produces the desired change in the body. - ANSWER--pharmaceutical What are the 2 legal classifications of wholesalers? - ANSWER--primary and secondary wholesale distributors What term describes the usage of a medication for purposes other than the FDA- approved indications on the labeling? - ANSWER--off-label usage What is the acronym for pharmacokinetics? - ANSWER--PK Which of the following is not a purpose of the Arthrocentesis diagnostic test? - ANSWER--To monitor joint density What is typically NOT a characteristic of a pharmaceutical sales rep? - ANSWER-- Pharmaceutical sales reps are not concerned about competitors. What entity grants drug patents? - ANSWER--the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Which of the following refers to all active and inert pharmaceutical ingredients in a drug, including fillers and colors? - ANSWER--formulation NAPRx CNPR Actual Exam WITH 160 Verified Questions and Verified Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+ What is the difference between potency and efficacy? - ANSWER--Potency refers to the drug's strength, while efficacy refers to its effectiveness. The neurological examination is a series of simple questions and tests that provide crucial information about nervous system. It is an inexpensive, non- invasive way to determine what might go wrong. The neurological examination is devided into several components. Which of the below is not one of them? - ANSWER--Heart rate How many names must a drug have? - ANSWER--at least three How has a longer development time increased the cost of bringing a new drug to market? - ANSWER--by increasing the cost of capital 50. Senior citizens consume over_____ times as many pharmaceuticals as people under 65. - ANSWER--three times 51. What agency regulates the distribution and use of narcotics? - ANSWER-- DEA 52. What is passive diffusion? - ANSWER--the use of energy to help a substance pass from a low concentration gradient to a high one 53. What are the MAIN categories of drugs under FDA jurisdiction? - ANSWER-- prescription and non prescription 54. Which of the following is a natural uterotonic agent? - ANSWER--oxytocin NAPRx CNPR Actual Exam WITH 160 Verified Questions and Verified Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+ 55. What are all metabolites? - ANSWER--products of metabolism 56. When a drug is administered orally, where does first-pass metabolism occur? - ANSWER--liver 57. What is the medical term for swelling? - ANSWER--edema 58. Which of the following is NOT part of the Seven Step Cascade of Emotion? - ANSWER--be a consultant. not a rep 59. Which part of a clinical research paper is frequently referred to as the road map? - ANSWER--abstract 60. Which of the following is a main active ingredient in lung surfactants? - ANSWER--theophylline 61. What does parenteral mean? - ANSWER--injection 62. Which term denotes a type of substance that enhances the action of a drug or antigen? - ANSWER--adjuvant 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? - ANSWER--It probably has exclusive preferred status if it is not at parity with any other drugs. NAPRx CNPR Actual Exam WITH 160 Verified Questions and Verified Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+ 81. What do enteric coatings do? - ANSWER--prevent dissolution in the stomach 82. What is the duration of exclusivity for orphan drugs? - ANSWER--7 years 83. What do National Account Managers do? - ANSWER--negotiate contracts with MCOs and PBMs 84. What does it usually mean if a drug recall is voluntary? - ANSWER--The manufacturer has recalled the product on its own. but negotiated with the FDA beforhand 85. Which phase of clinical trials is also known as the pivotal phase? - ANSWER-- phase III 86. During which phase of clinical trials is the new drug's safety and effectiveness first tested in the target group? - ANSWER--phase II 87. How do antacids work? - ANSWER--by raising gastric pH 88. What is one of the biggest time wasters for a pharmaceutical sales rep? - ANSWER--travel time 89. What happens when equilibrium is reached? - ANSWER--equal numbers of molecules cross the membrane in both directions 90. What are the most common vectors used in gene therapy? - ANSWER-- viruses NAPRx CNPR Actual Exam WITH 160 Verified Questions and Verified Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+ 91. What is the percentage fee that the dispenser pays the wholesaler for distribution? - ANSWER--upcharge 92. What is the difference between a chronic (or continuing) reaction, and a delayed reaction? - ANSWER--chronic eractions persist for a ling time wheras delayed reactions take some time to develop 93 What is clinical effect? - ANSWER--the response produced by a medication 94. Which of the following is an example of noncompliance? - ANSWER--a patient forgetting to take a drug at a specified time of day 95. What is the average circulation time of blood? - ANSWER--about a minute 96. What is one way in which pharmaceutical selling is different from selling in most other industries? - ANSWER--Representatives 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? - ANSWER--manufacturers 98.What is the Office of the Inspector General (01G)? - ANSWER--an arm of the Department of Health and Human Service NAPRx CNPR Actual Exam WITH 160 Verified Questions and Verified Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+ 99. What are doctors required to consider when deciding whether or not to prescribe a particular drug? - ANSWER--the severity of the disorder being treated and the effect it has on the patient's quality of life 100. Which entity assigns a new drug its generic names? - ANSWER--the United States Adopted Name Council 101. Drugs can be used_____ days beyond their expiration date. - ANSWER--D. none of these 102. What is necessary for a drug to be excreted extensively via the kidneys? - ANSWER--A. The drug must be water-soluble. and not bind too tightly to proteins in the bloodstream. 103. Which organization or individual initiates the clinical trial and finances the study? - ANSWER--D. sponsor 104. The_________ name describes the atomic or molecular structure of a drug. - ANSWER--A. 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 - ANSWER--D. unacceptable 106. The Hatch-Waxman Act is considered the most significant drug-related affecting the pharmaceutical industry since 1962. - ANSWER--legislation NAPRx CNPR Actual Exam WITH 160 Verified Questions and Verified Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+ 125. Which of the following means outside of the living body? - ANSWER--C. ex vivo 126. The FDA requirements for nutraceuticals and medicinal herbs are just as stringent as for pharmaceuticals. - ANSWER--B. FALSE 127. What is the estimated net gain of private-sector healthcare's contributions to increased U.S. life expectancy? - ANSWER--D. $ 2-5 trillion 128. Which statement is TRUE regarding post-approval drug monitoring? - ANSWER--D. The FDA can choose to withdraw their approval if new evidence arises. 129. Which term denotes when tolerance to one medication causes increased tolerance to another medication? - ANSWER--B. cross-tolerance 130. Patents expire __ years from the date of filing. - ANSWER--C. twenty 131. After a trade-name drug's patent expires, how may generic versions of it be sold? - ANSWER--Only under the generic branded name 132. What is required for a new pharmaceutical to be considered a viable therapy? - ANSWER--D. It is more effective and/or causes fewer serious adverse effects than other drugs on the market 133. Under the AMA guidelines, who is ultimately responsible for minimizing conflicts of interest? - ANSWER--doctors NAPRx CNPR Actual Exam WITH 160 Verified Questions and Verified Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+ 134. The act of dispensing a pharmaceutical alternative for the product prescribed is? - ANSWER--D. pharmaceutical substitution 135. What does it mean if a drug is said to have a wide margin of safety? - ANSWER--D. There is a lower chance of severe or life-threatening side effects. 136. Which of the following is the correct medical acronym for effective dose? - ANSWER--ED 137. Why is one group of subjects given an active drug, while another group only receives a placebo? - ANSWER--to assess the drug's effectiveness 138. A generic version is likely to have some inactive ingredients that are different from those of the original drug - ANSWER--A. TRUE 139. Body functions are measured by recording and analyzing the activity of organs. Which of the following is not a body function diagnostic test? - ANSWER--C. Biopsy (B) 140. Where are most drugs metabolized? - ANSWER--B. liver 141. What is essential to the ethical requirement that subjects be selected fairly? - ANSWER--C. 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? - ANSWER--B. Dear Sir or Madam, NAPRx CNPR Actual Exam WITH 160 Verified Questions and Verified Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+ 143. What is part of becoming an indispensable pharmaceutical sales rep? - ANSWER--A. asking for feedback 144. Which of the following is NOT typically included in the indications and usage section of the package insert information? - ANSWER--B. the drug's active metabolites 145. Which term denotes the practice of classifying physicians and other potential prescribers by anticipated prescription volume? - ANSWER--B. deciling 146. What makes a drug eligible for fast track approval from the FDA? - ANSWER--D. 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. - ANSWER--B. disintegrants 148. According to your manual, what does the PDRP do?\ - ANSWER--D. It limits sales representatives' abilities to see individual physicians' prescribing data. 149. What are the components of the central nervous system? - ANSWER--B. the brain and spinal cord 150. Which term denotes the origin or cause of a medical condition? - ANSWER-- etiology