NAPSR FINAL EXAM ANSWERS (Fall 2021) Revised, Attempt score: 160 Out of 160 points

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NAPSRx Final Exam Answers 1. How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? A. first by the conditions that they are used to treat. and then by their mechanisms of action B. first by th e... ir mechanisms of action. and then by their therapeutic effects C. first by their side effects. and then by their therapeutic effects D. first by their toxicity. and then by their effectiveness 2. Bone marrow transplants... A. require that the patient first undergo chemotherapy or radiation to kill the diseased stem cells and promote white blood cell production. B. are a type of stem cell therapy. unless patient's own cells are reinjected. C. are always a type of stem cell therapy. D. can help people with leukemia. a condition in which the body does not produce enough white blood cells. 3. What does AMA stand for? A. American Medical Academy B. American Medical Accreditation C. American Medical Association D. Association of Medical Assistants 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? A. adverse reactions B. contraindications C. overdosage D. warning/precautions 5 What is tertiary care? A. adding medications together to achieve a better clinical effect B. highly specialized medical and surgical care provided by a large medical center for unusual or complex medical problems C. receiving medical or surgical care that does not require an overnight stay in the treatment facility D. seeing a physician for routine checkups and general healthcare 6. Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in the classic approach to brand development strategy covered in your manual? A. brand personality B. brand positoning C. brand quality D. brand values 7 What are vasodilators used to do? A. decrease vascular resistance and increase blood flow B. mimic pathogens to stimulate the immune system C. narrow the blood vessels D.stimulate the CNS to make the heart beat faster 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? A. homeostasis B. steady state C. titration D. tolerance 9. Which statement is TRUE about ocular administration? A. Ocular administration is primarily for drugs that must cross the blood-brain barrier. B. Ocular administration is used primarily to treat the eye. C. Ocular administration is used when a drug must enter the bloodstream immediately. D. Ocular administration is used when a drug must produce immediate effects on the brain or spinal cord. 10. Which entities invest's the most money in pharmaceutical R&D? A. Canadian pharmaceutical companies B. the NIH C. the U.S. Government D. U.S. pharmaceutical companies 11. How are most drugs excreted? A. via the bloodstream B. via the heart C. via the kidneys D. via the skin 12. Over the last few decades, what has happened to legal limitations on sales' reps discussions about off label uses? A. Limitations have decreased. B. Limitations have increased Full Answered: https://www.stuvia.com/doc/1454125/napsr-final-exam-answers-fall-2021- revised-attempt-score-160-out-of-160-points. Full Answered: https://www.stuvia.com/doc/1454125/napsr-final-exam-answers-fall-2021- revised-attempt-score-160-out-of-160-points. significantly. C. Limitations have increased slightly. D. Limitations have remained about the same. 13. Answer: Branding name 14. What does it mean if two drugs are at parity? A. Both drugs are essentially in a neutral position. B. Both drugs are generics. C. Both drugs have exclusive preferred status. D. The two drugs are bioequivalent. 15 Who is most likely to benefit from electronic sampling programs? A. Everyone would benefit equally from electronic sampling programs B. physicians in hospitals who are too busy to see representatives C. physicians in rural areas who are not as frequently visited by representatives D. physicians in urban areas who are too busy to see representatives 16. When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one-half': A. MS B. OH C. SM D. SS 17 What is an internist? A. a physician who practices internal medicine B. a physician's intern C. a type of oncologist who specializes in chemotherapy D. an internal sales representative 18. Which of the following is a type of white blood cell? A. erythrocytes B. insulin C. Lymphocytes D.HCs 19. Why are novice sales representatives often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies? A. to become more familiar with the healthcare industry B. to become more familiar with their territories C. P&T committees are more receptive to new faces. D. They are not. This job is usually reserved for more experienced reps. 20. What distinguishes pharmacodynamics from pharmacokinetics? A. Pharmacodynamics studies a drug's ex vivo effects. B. Pharmacodynamics studies how drugs affect the body. C. Pharmacodynamics studies the how the body affects drugs. D. Pharmacodynamics studies the time required for a drug's absorption. 21 What proportion of the drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by the FDA? A. about 20% B. about 60% C. about 70% D. about 95% 22. According to a study discussed in your manual, how do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples? A. by borrowing them from hospitals B. by ordering them over the Internet C. by trading them for services D. directly from sales representatives 23. Which of the following is an example of a central value? A. I buy Advil to show that I'm a modern consumer. B. I like Advil because we were both born in the 80s. C. I prefer Advil because I like the flavor. D. I prefer Advil because it's easier to swallow. 24. Which of the following specialties likely has the MOST emergency calls? A. cardiology B. psychiatry C. urology D. All specialists have the same number of emergency calls. 25. What affects the rate of active transport? A. the availability of carriers. but not energy B. the availability of energy. but not carriers C. the availability of carriers and energy D. 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? A. It has been lengthened to ensure safer drug products. B. It has been lengthened to limit DTC marketing C. It has been shortened to improve drug quality D. It has been shortened to reduce the cost of new drug development. 27. Which of the following would NOT help improve compliance? A. patients liking their providers B. patients using only one pharmacist C. pharmacists understanding how generics differ from brand name drugs D. support groups 28. Which entity chooses a drug's Full Answered: https://www.stuvia.com/doc/1454125/napsr-final-exam-answers-fall-2021- revised-attempt-score-160-out-of-160-points. trade name? A. the drug's inventor B. the drug's manufacturer C. the FDA D. the United States Pharmaceutical Council 29. What type of stem cells are obtained from embryos and can develop into any cell type? A. multipotent B. pluripotent C. totipotent D. All stem cells can develop into any cell type. 30. As the price a patient pays for a prescription increases, what happens to the likelihood that the patient will fill it? A. It decre [Show More]

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