CNPR Exam
How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? - correct answer-first by the
conditions they are used to treat, and tehn by their mechanism of action
bone marrow transplants... - correct answer-are a type of stem cell therapy, unless a
patient's own cells are reinjected
what does AMA stand for? - correct answer-American Medical Association
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? - correct answer-contraindications
what is tertiary care? - correct answer-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 to brand development
strategy? brand personality, positioning, quality, or values? - correct answer-brand quality
what are vasodilators used to do? - correct answer-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 that absorption and elimination [drug:plasma] have become fairly constant -
correct answer-steady state
ocular administration - correct answer-primarily used to treat the eye
which entity/entities invest/s the most money in pharmaceutical research and development
(R&D)? - correct answer-U.S pharma companies
how are most drugs excreted? - correct answer-kidneys
over the last few decades what has happened to legal limitations on sales rep's discussions
about off label uses? - correct answer-limitations have decreased (FDA Modernization Act of
1997)
which of the following is an example of a branding "fundamental": brand logo, brand name,
brand packaging, brand promise - correct answer-brand name
what does it mean if two drugs are "at parity" - correct answer-both drugs are essentially in a
neutral position
who is most likely to benefit from electronic sampling programs? - correct answer-everyone
would benefit equally
, when referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one half" - correct
answer-SS
what is an internist? - correct answer-a physician who practices internal medicine
which is a white blood cell: erythrocytes, insulin, lymphocytes, MHCs - correct
answer-lymphocytes
why are novice sales reps often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies? - correct
answer-they are not; this job is usually reserved for more experienced sales reps (MCO =
Managed Care Organization)
what distinguishes pharmacodynamics from pharmacokinetics? - correct answer-PD's
studies how drugs affect the body
what percent of drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by the FDA? -
correct answer-about 70%
how do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples? - correct answer-directly from
sales reps
what is an example of a "central" value - correct answer-I buy Advil to show that I am a
modern consumer
which specialty likely has the most emergency calls? - correct answer-cardiology
what affects the rate of active transport? - correct answer-the availability of carriers and
energy
what has happened to the FDA approval time over the last few decades for new drugs? -
correct answer-it has been shortened to reduce the cost of new drug development
what would not help improve compliance? - correct answer-pharmacists understanding how
generics differ from brand name drugs
which entity chooses a drug's trade name? - correct answer-the FDA
what type of stem cells are obtained from embryos and can develop into any cell type? -
correct answer-totipotent
as price for prescription increases, what happens to the likelihood a patient will fill it? -
correct answer-it remains unaffected because the prescription is needed
most involuntary movements come from which type of muscle tissue? - correct
answer-cardiac and smooth
which is not a major organ system? cardiovascular, cellular, GI, musculoskeletal - correct
answer-cellular
How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? - correct answer-first by the
conditions they are used to treat, and tehn by their mechanism of action
bone marrow transplants... - correct answer-are a type of stem cell therapy, unless a
patient's own cells are reinjected
what does AMA stand for? - correct answer-American Medical Association
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? - correct answer-contraindications
what is tertiary care? - correct answer-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 to brand development
strategy? brand personality, positioning, quality, or values? - correct answer-brand quality
what are vasodilators used to do? - correct answer-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 that absorption and elimination [drug:plasma] have become fairly constant -
correct answer-steady state
ocular administration - correct answer-primarily used to treat the eye
which entity/entities invest/s the most money in pharmaceutical research and development
(R&D)? - correct answer-U.S pharma companies
how are most drugs excreted? - correct answer-kidneys
over the last few decades what has happened to legal limitations on sales rep's discussions
about off label uses? - correct answer-limitations have decreased (FDA Modernization Act of
1997)
which of the following is an example of a branding "fundamental": brand logo, brand name,
brand packaging, brand promise - correct answer-brand name
what does it mean if two drugs are "at parity" - correct answer-both drugs are essentially in a
neutral position
who is most likely to benefit from electronic sampling programs? - correct answer-everyone
would benefit equally
, when referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means "one half" - correct
answer-SS
what is an internist? - correct answer-a physician who practices internal medicine
which is a white blood cell: erythrocytes, insulin, lymphocytes, MHCs - correct
answer-lymphocytes
why are novice sales reps often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies? - correct
answer-they are not; this job is usually reserved for more experienced sales reps (MCO =
Managed Care Organization)
what distinguishes pharmacodynamics from pharmacokinetics? - correct answer-PD's
studies how drugs affect the body
what percent of drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by the FDA? -
correct answer-about 70%
how do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples? - correct answer-directly from
sales reps
what is an example of a "central" value - correct answer-I buy Advil to show that I am a
modern consumer
which specialty likely has the most emergency calls? - correct answer-cardiology
what affects the rate of active transport? - correct answer-the availability of carriers and
energy
what has happened to the FDA approval time over the last few decades for new drugs? -
correct answer-it has been shortened to reduce the cost of new drug development
what would not help improve compliance? - correct answer-pharmacists understanding how
generics differ from brand name drugs
which entity chooses a drug's trade name? - correct answer-the FDA
what type of stem cells are obtained from embryos and can develop into any cell type? -
correct answer-totipotent
as price for prescription increases, what happens to the likelihood a patient will fill it? -
correct answer-it remains unaffected because the prescription is needed
most involuntary movements come from which type of muscle tissue? - correct
answer-cardiac and smooth
which is not a major organ system? cardiovascular, cellular, GI, musculoskeletal - correct
answer-cellular
