NAPSR Exam (practice quizzes)
"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
\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
\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
"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
\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
\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
