NAPRX-CNPR Exam Questions & Answers Graded A+

62. Which term denotes a type of substance that enhances the action of a drug or antigen? adjunvant 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? It probably has exclusive preferred status if it is not at parity with any other drugs 64. Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic transport mechanisms? homeostasis 65. Which statement accurately describes a relationship between drug agonists and antagonists? Agonists and antagonists can be used together. 66. What is the study of the effects and movement of drugs in the human body? clinical pharmacology 67. According to your manual, what is a common complaint that physicians have about traditional sampling methods? that drug sample supply is too unpredictable 68. Which of these entities is formed by two or more hospitals or other healthcare entities to negotiate reduced rates with its aggregated purchasing power? GPO 69. What is another name for a drug derived from a biologic compound? large molecule 70. What is the most common policy regarding pharmaceutical reps dispensing drug samples in hospitals? drug sampling is often forbidden 71 Which of the following would help you build trust with a physician? asking if he or she is having any problems with the managed care coverage of your products 72. What term denotes the difference between the usual effective dose and the dose that induces severe or life-threatening side effects? margin of safety 73. What are excipients? the inert ingredients in a drug formulation 74. What is another term for the AWP? list price 75. Which of these is the most likely use for a uterotonic agent? to induce labor 76. As of November 2013, which of these countries has legalized DTC advertising of prescription drugs? none of these 77. Why are oral drugs often taken on an empty stomach? to pass through the stomach more quickly 78. What is one factor that diferentiates community health centers from hospitals? community health center formularies are more restrictive 79. How does drug sampling provide a social benefit? doctors often use drug samples to treat patients who otherwise could not afford it 80. Which medical term denotes the use of a stethoscope to listen to the heart? ausculation 81. What do enteric coatings do? prevents dissolution in the stomach