"Gold standard" testing achieves the greatest results among the diagnostic testing measurements. Gold standards provide the best understanding of what is happening to a patient so cost is not a factor when deciding to run these tests routinely. (T/F) - Ans false
"Large molecule" products are developed and manufactured by a chemical process. - Ans false
A company that owns and operates three or fewer pharmacies is an ____. - Ans independent drug store
A coronary anlogram is obtained by injecting an iodine-based dye or other contrast agent into the bloodstream and taking x-rays of the coronary arteries. (T/F) - Ans true
A formulary is a list of prescription drugs approved by insurance coverage. (T/F) - Ans true
A generic drug is ____ to the originator brand-name drug in dosage, strength, safety, and quality. - Ans bioequivalent
A generic drug manufacturer's greatest challenge is often to replicate drug formulation factors that affect the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of the original drug. (T/F) - Ans true
About ____ of the people in the U.S. are "slow acetylators" - Ans 50%
According to ch. 12 of the manual, which of the following would classify as "payers"? - Ans employers
According to NIH ethical guidelines, which of the following is the most important criteria in selecting subjects for clinical studies? - Ans scientific objectives
According to the manual, what defines "ethical pharmaceutical companies"? - Ans researching and developing novel drugs
According to the manual, what did the G10 Medicines Group recently report about the pharmaceutical industry in the European Union (EU)? - Ans there is poor collaboration between publicly- and privately-funded research centers
According to the manual, which statement accurately describes the predicted relationship between pharmaceutical companies and genomic research facilities? - Ans Partnerships between pharmaceutical companies and genomic companies will not prove immediately profitable
According to the manual, which type of system is the best way to deliver healthcare? - Ans a market-based system 1 / 3
According to the text, which of the following is considered "going to the next level"? - Ans staying focused
According to your manual, family physicians diagnose and treat approx. what proportion of patients they see (as opposed to referring them to specialists)? - Ans 95%
According to your manual, the three primary entities that fund pharmaceuticals are employers, the government (Medicare and Medicaid), and _____. - Ans individuals
According to your manual, which of the following is NOT an example of a "functional" value? - Ans uniqueness
Acute medications, such as antibiotics, are used to address short-term illnesses or symptoms. (T/F) - Ans true
ADME testing is primarily used in what field? - Ans pharmacokinetics
ADME testing measures the rate at which the body absorbs the drug, distributes it to the organs necessary to produce the desired effect, metabolites it into waste material and then excretes it from the body. - Ans true
All cells have a nucleus. (T/F) - Ans false
Almost 98% of employed Americans are now covered by a HMO, a preferred provider, or a point-of-service plan. (T/F) - Ans false
Because pharmaceutical sales reps work mostly out of their home it is not important for a rep to work well in a team environment. (T/F) - Ans false
Between 3% and 7% of hospital admissions in the US are estimated to be for treatment of adverse drug reactions. (T/F) - Ans true
Blockbuster drug status typically translates into sales of just under $10 million annually.(T/F) - Ans false
By FDA law, large chain pharmacies are not allowed to buy directly from drug manufactures. (T/F) - Ans false
Carcinogenicity studies are carried out to identify the tumor-causing potential of a drug.(T/F) - Ans true
DEXA is the only method that may be used to make a definitive diagnosis of osteoporosis and to monitor the response to treatment. (T/F) - Ans true
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Diagnostic tests are done for a variety of reasons, which of the below is not a reason to perform a diagnostic test? - Ans provide a single use purpose for scientific analysis
Diagnostic tests are never used to detect, confirm, or rule out the presence of a disease or medical condition. (T/F) - Ans false
Drug labels must include indications, usage information, and contradictions. (T/F) - Ans true
Drug reactions are predictable because they do not occur after a person has been previously exposed to the drug one or more times without any allergic reactions. (T/F) - Ans false
Drug recalls are almost always negotiated with the FDA beforehand. (T/F) - Ans true
Drug utilization review (DUR) programs... - Ans have traditionally been used to ensure the appropriate, safe, and effective use of prescription drugs, but are increasingly shifting their focus to minimizing costs.
Drugs' trade names are often unrelated to their intended use. (T/F) - Ans true
DUR programs involve retrospective monitoring of physicians' prescribing patterns.(T/F) - Ans true
Effective drug therapy is a cost-effective and highly valuable means of controlling total healthcare expenditures and improving quality of life. (T/F) - Ans true
Every test has some risk. The risk may be the possibility of injury during the test, or it may be the need for further testing is the results are abnormal. (T/F) - Ans true
Exclusivity gives exclusive ____, is granted by the FDA, and can run concurrently with a patent or not. - Ans marketing rights
For genetic testing, which of the below cell material is not commonly used for examination to check abnormalities of chromosomes, genes (including DNA), or both? - Ans urine
How are intradermal drugs delivered? - Ans by injections under the skin
How are toxoids derived? - Ans from toxins secreted by a pathogen
How are weak acid drugs generally absorbed by the stomach? - Ans more quickly than weak basic drugs
How do cholinergic agonists work? - Ans by mimicking the actions of acetylcholine
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