NAPSR FINAL EXAM ANSWERS (Spring 2023) Revised, Attempt score: 160 Out of 160 points

NAPSR FINAL EXAM ANSWERS (Spring
2023) Revised, Attempt score: 160 Out of 160
points
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
2. Bone marrow transplants...
are a type of stem cell therapy. unless patient's own cells are reinjected.
3. What does AMA stand for?
C. 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?
B. Contraindications
5. What is tertiary care?
highly specialized medical and surgical care provided by a large medical center for
unusual or complex medical problems brand quality
6. What are vasodilators used to do?
decrease vascular resistance and increase blood flow
7. 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?
steady state
8. Which statement is TRUE about ocular administration?
Ocular administration is used primarily to treat the eye.
9. Which entities invest's the most money in pharmaceutical R&D?
U.S. pharmaceutical companies
10. How are most drugs excreted?
Via the kidneys
11. Over the last few decades, what has happened to legal limitations on sales' reps
discussions about off label uses?
Limitations have decreased.
According to your manual, which of the following is an example of a
branding"fundamental"?
The brand name
What does it mean if two drugs are "at parity"?
Both drugs are essentially in a neutral position
Who is most likely to benefit from electronic sampling programs?
Everyone would benefit equally from electronic sampling programs
When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one-half'
SS
What is an internist?
a physician who practices internal medicine
Which of the following is a type of white blood cell?
Lymphocytes
Why are novice sales representatives often placed in charge of negotiating MCO
formularies?
They are not. This job is usually reserved for more experienced reps.
What proportion of the drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by
the FDA?
about 70%
According to a study discussed in your manual, how do most physicians prefer to
receive their drug samples?
directly from sales representatives
Which of the following is an example of a central value?
I buy Advil to show that I'm a modern consumer.
Which of the following specialties likely has the MOST emergency calls?
cardiology
What affects the rate of active transport?