ANSWER KEY FOR 16TH EDITION CNPR PHARMACEUTICAL
SALES REPS EXAM
Cell Membrane - ANSWER: Semi-permable membrane that protects cells - selectively
facilitates or blocke entry and exit of various substances into and out of the cell
Cell Membrane Receptors - ANSWER: Specific molecules on the cell membrane that
produces or blocks biological activity in the presence of a specific substance. Most
drugs exert their effect by binding to cell receptors sensitive to their presence.
Nucleus - ANSWER: Cell Brain- not all cells have one
Cytoplasm/Protoplasm - ANSWER: the substance inside the outer membrane and
outside of the nucleus. This contains most of the intracellular fluid
extracellular fluid - ANSWER: body fluids located between and outside of cells
Tissues - ANSWER: Similar cells grouped together for same function
Epithelial Tissue - ANSWER: covers body surfaces and lines body cavities, organs, and
blood vessels
Connective Tissue - ANSWER: Connects and supports other tissues
Ex. Tendons and ligaments
Muscle Tissue - ANSWER: For body movement - 3 types
Skeletal, Smooth and Cardiac
Nerve Tissues - ANSWER: generate, carry or conduct electrical impulses in and out of
the brain, nerves and spinal cord
Organs - ANSWER: Groups of tissues that work together to perform a specific
function
Plasma - ANSWER: Liquid part of blood that Carries proteins and other substances
Proteins - ANSWER: Chains of amino acids
Essential Amino Acids - ANSWER: Amino acids that are needed, but cannot be made
by the body; they must be eatin in foods
Protein Binding - ANSWER: the ability of certain drugs to bind to plasma protein.
Important for determine amount of drug at site of action
Fats - ANSWER: Stored in body tissues as great source of reserve energy
, Needed for growth and absorption of some vitamins
Carbohydrates - ANSWER: Body's main source of energy. Broken down into glucose
and used for immediate metabolic reactions
Vitamins - ANSWER: Substances needed for growth and normal regulation of
metabolic processes- must be taken in from outside of body
Minerals - ANSWER: Substances need for body functions
Main: calcium,potassium,iron,sodium, phosphorus, and iodine
Cardiovascular System - ANSWER: heart and blood vessels carrying oxygen and
nutrients to the body cells and carrying away waste
Respiratory System - ANSWER: Consists of nasal passages, trachea, diaphragm, lungs
Performs the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide m
Gastrointestinal System - ANSWER: Consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach,
liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and small and large intestines. Used by the body to
acquire the energy and nutrients it needs to sustain itself.
Nervous System - ANSWER: Consists of the central nervous system (brain/spinal
cord) and the peripheral nervous system
Musculoskeletal System - ANSWER: consists of bones, joints, and muscles. Provides
body'a frame and ability to be physical
Reproductive System - ANSWER: system of organs involved in producing offspring
Males- penis, testes, seminal fluids
Females- ovaries, oviducts, uterus, vagina
Immune System - ANSWER: Maintains the integrity of the body by attacking foreign
substances and removing excess fluids from body
Lymph nodes, vessels, cells
Schedule 1 Drugs - ANSWER: the highest potential for abuse
Schedule V drugs - ANSWER: - low potential for abuse
Controlled Substance - ANSWER: Restricted by Controlled Substance Act of 1970 and
later revisions
Teratogen - ANSWER: substance that can cause birth defects
ADME testing - ANSWER: measures the rate at which the body absorbs the drug,
distributes it to the organs necessary to produce the desired effect, metabolizes it
into waste material and then excretes it from the body.
SALES REPS EXAM
Cell Membrane - ANSWER: Semi-permable membrane that protects cells - selectively
facilitates or blocke entry and exit of various substances into and out of the cell
Cell Membrane Receptors - ANSWER: Specific molecules on the cell membrane that
produces or blocks biological activity in the presence of a specific substance. Most
drugs exert their effect by binding to cell receptors sensitive to their presence.
Nucleus - ANSWER: Cell Brain- not all cells have one
Cytoplasm/Protoplasm - ANSWER: the substance inside the outer membrane and
outside of the nucleus. This contains most of the intracellular fluid
extracellular fluid - ANSWER: body fluids located between and outside of cells
Tissues - ANSWER: Similar cells grouped together for same function
Epithelial Tissue - ANSWER: covers body surfaces and lines body cavities, organs, and
blood vessels
Connective Tissue - ANSWER: Connects and supports other tissues
Ex. Tendons and ligaments
Muscle Tissue - ANSWER: For body movement - 3 types
Skeletal, Smooth and Cardiac
Nerve Tissues - ANSWER: generate, carry or conduct electrical impulses in and out of
the brain, nerves and spinal cord
Organs - ANSWER: Groups of tissues that work together to perform a specific
function
Plasma - ANSWER: Liquid part of blood that Carries proteins and other substances
Proteins - ANSWER: Chains of amino acids
Essential Amino Acids - ANSWER: Amino acids that are needed, but cannot be made
by the body; they must be eatin in foods
Protein Binding - ANSWER: the ability of certain drugs to bind to plasma protein.
Important for determine amount of drug at site of action
Fats - ANSWER: Stored in body tissues as great source of reserve energy
, Needed for growth and absorption of some vitamins
Carbohydrates - ANSWER: Body's main source of energy. Broken down into glucose
and used for immediate metabolic reactions
Vitamins - ANSWER: Substances needed for growth and normal regulation of
metabolic processes- must be taken in from outside of body
Minerals - ANSWER: Substances need for body functions
Main: calcium,potassium,iron,sodium, phosphorus, and iodine
Cardiovascular System - ANSWER: heart and blood vessels carrying oxygen and
nutrients to the body cells and carrying away waste
Respiratory System - ANSWER: Consists of nasal passages, trachea, diaphragm, lungs
Performs the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide m
Gastrointestinal System - ANSWER: Consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach,
liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and small and large intestines. Used by the body to
acquire the energy and nutrients it needs to sustain itself.
Nervous System - ANSWER: Consists of the central nervous system (brain/spinal
cord) and the peripheral nervous system
Musculoskeletal System - ANSWER: consists of bones, joints, and muscles. Provides
body'a frame and ability to be physical
Reproductive System - ANSWER: system of organs involved in producing offspring
Males- penis, testes, seminal fluids
Females- ovaries, oviducts, uterus, vagina
Immune System - ANSWER: Maintains the integrity of the body by attacking foreign
substances and removing excess fluids from body
Lymph nodes, vessels, cells
Schedule 1 Drugs - ANSWER: the highest potential for abuse
Schedule V drugs - ANSWER: - low potential for abuse
Controlled Substance - ANSWER: Restricted by Controlled Substance Act of 1970 and
later revisions
Teratogen - ANSWER: substance that can cause birth defects
ADME testing - ANSWER: measures the rate at which the body absorbs the drug,
distributes it to the organs necessary to produce the desired effect, metabolizes it
into waste material and then excretes it from the body.
