NAPRx CNPR EXAM WITH 160 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2023-2024
Answer Marked in Yellow Color
• How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes?
• first by the conditions that they are used to treat. and then by their mechanisms of action
• first by their mechanisms of action. and then by their therapeutic effects
• first by their side effects. and then by their therapeutic effects
• first by their toxicity. and then by their effectiveness
• Bone marrow transplants...
• require that the client first undergo chemotherapy or radiation to kill the diseased stem cells andpromote white b
cell production.
• are a type of stem cell therapy. unless client's own cells are reinjected.
• are always a type of stem cell therapy.
• can help people with leukemia. a condition in which the body does not produce enough white bloodcells.
• What section of a drug's package insert describes situations in which the drug should not be used because
risks outweigh the therapeutic benefits?
• adverse reactions
• contraindications
• overdosage
• warning/precautions
• What does AMA stand for?
,• American Medical Academy
• American Medical Accreditation
• American Medical Association
• Association of Medical Assistants
5 What is tertiary care?
• adding medications together to achieve a better clinical effect
• highly specialized medical and surgical care provided by a large medical center for unusual or complexmedical
problems
• receiving medical or surgical care that does not require an overnight stay in the treatment facility
• seeing a physician for routine checkups and general healthcare
• Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in the classic approach to brand developmentstrategy cov
your manual?
• brand personality
• brand positoning
• brand quality
• brand values
7 What are vasodilators used to do?
• decrease vascular resistance and increase blood flow
• mimic pathogens to stimulate the immune system
• narrow the blood vessels
• stimulate the CNS to make the heart beat faster
• What is the name of the condition that occurs after a specific dose of a drug is given at such regular inter
that absorption and elimination (and therefore drug plasma concentration) havebecome fairly constant?
• homeostasis
• steady state
• titration
• tolerance
,• Which statement is TRUE about ocular administration?
• Ocular administration is primarily for drugs that must cross the blood-brain barrier.
• Ocular administration is used primarily to treat the eye.
• Ocular administration is used when a drug must enter the bloodstream immediately.
• Ocular administration is used when a drug must produce immediate effects on the brain or spinal cord.
• Which entities invest's the most money in pharmaceutical R&D?
• Canadian pharmaceutical companies
• the NIH
• the U.S. Government
• U.S. pharmaceutical companies
• How are most drugs excreted?
• via the bloodstream
• via the heart
• via the kidneys
• via the skin
• Over the last few decades, what has happened to legal limitations on sales' reps discussionsabout off label
• Limitations have decreased.
• Limitations have increased significantly.
• Limitations have increased slightly.
• Limitations have remained about the same.
• Answer: Branding name
• What does it mean if two drugs are at parity?
• Both drugs are essentially in a neutral position.
• Both drugs are generics.
, • Both drugs have exclusive preferred status.
• The two drugs are bioequivalent.
15 Who is most likely to benefit from electronic sampling programs?
• Everyone would benefit equally from electronic sampling programs
• physicians in hospitals who are too busy to see representatives
• physicians in rural areas who are not as frequently visited by representatives
• physicians in urban areas who are too busy to see representatives
• When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one-half':
• MS
• OH
• SM
• SS
17 What is an internist?
• a physician who practices internal medicine
• a physician's intern
• a type of oncologist who specializes in chemotherapy
• an internal sales representative
• Which of the following is a type of white blood cell?
• erythrocytes
• insulin
• LymphocytesD.HCs
• Why are novice sales representatives often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies?
• to become more familiar with the healthcare industry
• to become more familiar with their territories
• P&T committees are more receptive to new faces.
• They are not. This job is usually reserved for more experienced reps.
ANSWERS 2023-2024
Answer Marked in Yellow Color
• How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes?
• first by the conditions that they are used to treat. and then by their mechanisms of action
• first by their mechanisms of action. and then by their therapeutic effects
• first by their side effects. and then by their therapeutic effects
• first by their toxicity. and then by their effectiveness
• Bone marrow transplants...
• require that the client first undergo chemotherapy or radiation to kill the diseased stem cells andpromote white b
cell production.
• are a type of stem cell therapy. unless client's own cells are reinjected.
• are always a type of stem cell therapy.
• can help people with leukemia. a condition in which the body does not produce enough white bloodcells.
• What section of a drug's package insert describes situations in which the drug should not be used because
risks outweigh the therapeutic benefits?
• adverse reactions
• contraindications
• overdosage
• warning/precautions
• What does AMA stand for?
,• American Medical Academy
• American Medical Accreditation
• American Medical Association
• Association of Medical Assistants
5 What is tertiary care?
• adding medications together to achieve a better clinical effect
• highly specialized medical and surgical care provided by a large medical center for unusual or complexmedical
problems
• receiving medical or surgical care that does not require an overnight stay in the treatment facility
• seeing a physician for routine checkups and general healthcare
• Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in the classic approach to brand developmentstrategy cov
your manual?
• brand personality
• brand positoning
• brand quality
• brand values
7 What are vasodilators used to do?
• decrease vascular resistance and increase blood flow
• mimic pathogens to stimulate the immune system
• narrow the blood vessels
• stimulate the CNS to make the heart beat faster
• What is the name of the condition that occurs after a specific dose of a drug is given at such regular inter
that absorption and elimination (and therefore drug plasma concentration) havebecome fairly constant?
• homeostasis
• steady state
• titration
• tolerance
,• Which statement is TRUE about ocular administration?
• Ocular administration is primarily for drugs that must cross the blood-brain barrier.
• Ocular administration is used primarily to treat the eye.
• Ocular administration is used when a drug must enter the bloodstream immediately.
• Ocular administration is used when a drug must produce immediate effects on the brain or spinal cord.
• Which entities invest's the most money in pharmaceutical R&D?
• Canadian pharmaceutical companies
• the NIH
• the U.S. Government
• U.S. pharmaceutical companies
• How are most drugs excreted?
• via the bloodstream
• via the heart
• via the kidneys
• via the skin
• Over the last few decades, what has happened to legal limitations on sales' reps discussionsabout off label
• Limitations have decreased.
• Limitations have increased significantly.
• Limitations have increased slightly.
• Limitations have remained about the same.
• Answer: Branding name
• What does it mean if two drugs are at parity?
• Both drugs are essentially in a neutral position.
• Both drugs are generics.
, • Both drugs have exclusive preferred status.
• The two drugs are bioequivalent.
15 Who is most likely to benefit from electronic sampling programs?
• Everyone would benefit equally from electronic sampling programs
• physicians in hospitals who are too busy to see representatives
• physicians in rural areas who are not as frequently visited by representatives
• physicians in urban areas who are too busy to see representatives
• When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one-half':
• MS
• OH
• SM
• SS
17 What is an internist?
• a physician who practices internal medicine
• a physician's intern
• a type of oncologist who specializes in chemotherapy
• an internal sales representative
• Which of the following is a type of white blood cell?
• erythrocytes
• insulin
• LymphocytesD.HCs
• Why are novice sales representatives often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies?
• to become more familiar with the healthcare industry
• to become more familiar with their territories
• P&T committees are more receptive to new faces.
• They are not. This job is usually reserved for more experienced reps.
