CNPR Exam - Questions And Verified Answers How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? Correct Ans - 1) conditions that they treat 2) mechanisms of action Bone Marrow transplants... Correct Ans - are a type of stem cell therapy (unless patients own cells are rejected) What does AMA stand for? Correct Ans - American Medical Association What section of a drug's package insert describes situations in which the drug should not be used because the risks outweighs the therapeutic benefits?Correct Ans - Contraindications What is tertiary care? Correct Ans - highly specialized medical and surgical care provided by a large medical center for unusual or complex medical problems Which of the following is not one of the stages in the classic approach in brand development strategy covered in your manual? Correct Ans - brand quality What are vasodilators used to do? Correct Ans - 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 tat absorption and elimination have become fairly constant? Correct Ans - steady state Which statement is TRUE about ocular administration? Correct Ans - Ocular administration is used primarily to treat the eye Which entities invests the mot money in pharmaceutical R&D? Correct Ans - The U.S Pharmaceutical companies How are most drugs excreted? Correct Ans - via the kidneys 1 / 2
Over the last few decades, what has happened to legal limitations on sales' reps discussions about off label uses? Correct Ans - limitations have decreased Define Branding Name Correct Ans - What does it mean if two drugs are at parity? Correct Ans - both drugs are essentially in a neutral position Who is most likely to benefit from electronic sampling programs? Correct Ans - Everyone benefits What is abbreviation of "one half" Correct Ans - SS What is an internist? Correct Ans - A physician who practices internal medicine Which of the following is a type of white blood cell? Correct Ans - lymphocytes Why are novice sales representatives often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies? Correct Ans - They are not. This job is reserved for more experienced reps What distinguishes pharmacodynamics from pharmacokinetics? Correct Ans - Pharmacodynamics studies how drugs affect the body What proportion of the drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by the FDA? Correct Ans - about 70% According to a study discussed in your manual, how do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples? Correct Ans - directly from sale representatives Which of the following is an example of a central value? Correct Ans - I buy Advil to show that I'm a modern consumer?Which of the following specialties likely has the MOST emergency calls?Correct Ans - cardiology
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