AHS Exam Prep Questions and Answers
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A client visits her health care practitioner for her annual physical. She questions
the office staff regarding the use of an herbal supplement that she saw advertised
on television for weight loss. What information can the health care practitioner
share with her client? - Correct answer-The production of herbal medicines is not
regulated by the FDA
Upon leaving the exam room, a client tells her health care practitioner that she is
confused regarding her prescription. She asks if a cheaper, generic drug will be
weaker than her current prescription. How should the health care practitioner
respond? - Correct answer-Drug standards assure consumers that the same drug
must be of uniform strength, quality, & purity.
The FDA, under the direction of the Department of Health and Human Services,
mandates which of the following? - Correct answer-Prescription and
nonprescription drugs must be shown to be effective as well as safe.
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,An older adult client is reluctant to take any prescribed medications and questions
her health care practitioner about the production process and safety of her
medications. How should the health care practitioner respond? - Correct answer-
Federal laws require all drugs marketed in the United States to meet the minimal
standards of strength, purity, and quality.
A client asks the office assistant about the relative danger of various drugs. She
explains that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies drugs that can
be abused or are addictive into categories or schedules. Which of the following is
NOT a factor when classifying the schedule of a particular drug? - Correct answer-
The potential cost to produce the drug.
A client in an emergency room of a hospital is admitted for complaints of chest
pains. Upon evaluation, the client states that he used heroin earlier in the day. What
should you know about heroin? - Correct answer-It can only be obtained illegally
in the US.
Which of the following was the first federal regulation established for consumer
protection in the manufacturing of drugs and food? - Correct answer-The Pure
Food & Drug Act
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,A medical assistant looks in a reference book to determine whether a particular
drug is a controlled substance. What is the MOST authoritative standard for
officially approved drugs in the United States? - Correct answer-USP/NF
A pharmaceutical representative visits the primary care physicians' offices in a
community to discuss recently developed medications. What does the 1983 Orphan
Drug Act give pharmaceutical companies the financial incentive to do? - Correct
answer-Develop medications for diseases that affect only a small number of people
The office assistant discusses the use of a newly marketed orthopedic device to a
client. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the safety of the
device? - Correct answer-The FDA ensures basic standards prior to allowing any
drug or new product to be marketed.
The office assistant is explaining the use of prescription pads to a new employee.
What is a good guideline to follow regarding prescription pads? - Correct answer-
Prescription pads should be kept in a locked or secure area when not being used.
A client asks why pharmacists must offer counseling before dispensing medication.
The office manager explains that this is required by which act? - Correct answer-
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
A client calls her health care practitioner's office to ask about a label on a new
prescription bottle that has a warning about drowsiness. What does the office
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, manager know about prescription labels? - Correct answer-The FDA regulations
mandate that all prescriptions must include a listing of all active and inactive
ingredients, and that certain preparations must include warning labels.
An instructor is explaining the roles of the FDA and DEA in setting standards for
drug control. What area does the FDA control? - Correct answer-Responsible for
the approval and removal of products on the market
A client asks her health care practitioner if there are any regulations concerning
nonprescription medicines. The health care practitioner explains that
nonprescription medicines are governed by which act? - Correct answer-The
Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act
An athlete requests a prescription for an anabolic steroid (C-III) from her
physician. How often can a prescription for a C-III drug be refilled? - Correct
answer-C-III drugs may be refilled up to five times in six months.
The medical assistant knows that Ritalin is a C-II controlled substance. She
explains to her client that C-II medications have what level of potential for abuse?
- Correct answer-C-II medications have a high abuse potential and may lead to
severe dependence.
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Graded A+
A client visits her health care practitioner for her annual physical. She questions
the office staff regarding the use of an herbal supplement that she saw advertised
on television for weight loss. What information can the health care practitioner
share with her client? - Correct answer-The production of herbal medicines is not
regulated by the FDA
Upon leaving the exam room, a client tells her health care practitioner that she is
confused regarding her prescription. She asks if a cheaper, generic drug will be
weaker than her current prescription. How should the health care practitioner
respond? - Correct answer-Drug standards assure consumers that the same drug
must be of uniform strength, quality, & purity.
The FDA, under the direction of the Department of Health and Human Services,
mandates which of the following? - Correct answer-Prescription and
nonprescription drugs must be shown to be effective as well as safe.
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,An older adult client is reluctant to take any prescribed medications and questions
her health care practitioner about the production process and safety of her
medications. How should the health care practitioner respond? - Correct answer-
Federal laws require all drugs marketed in the United States to meet the minimal
standards of strength, purity, and quality.
A client asks the office assistant about the relative danger of various drugs. She
explains that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies drugs that can
be abused or are addictive into categories or schedules. Which of the following is
NOT a factor when classifying the schedule of a particular drug? - Correct answer-
The potential cost to produce the drug.
A client in an emergency room of a hospital is admitted for complaints of chest
pains. Upon evaluation, the client states that he used heroin earlier in the day. What
should you know about heroin? - Correct answer-It can only be obtained illegally
in the US.
Which of the following was the first federal regulation established for consumer
protection in the manufacturing of drugs and food? - Correct answer-The Pure
Food & Drug Act
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,A medical assistant looks in a reference book to determine whether a particular
drug is a controlled substance. What is the MOST authoritative standard for
officially approved drugs in the United States? - Correct answer-USP/NF
A pharmaceutical representative visits the primary care physicians' offices in a
community to discuss recently developed medications. What does the 1983 Orphan
Drug Act give pharmaceutical companies the financial incentive to do? - Correct
answer-Develop medications for diseases that affect only a small number of people
The office assistant discusses the use of a newly marketed orthopedic device to a
client. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the safety of the
device? - Correct answer-The FDA ensures basic standards prior to allowing any
drug or new product to be marketed.
The office assistant is explaining the use of prescription pads to a new employee.
What is a good guideline to follow regarding prescription pads? - Correct answer-
Prescription pads should be kept in a locked or secure area when not being used.
A client asks why pharmacists must offer counseling before dispensing medication.
The office manager explains that this is required by which act? - Correct answer-
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
A client calls her health care practitioner's office to ask about a label on a new
prescription bottle that has a warning about drowsiness. What does the office
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, manager know about prescription labels? - Correct answer-The FDA regulations
mandate that all prescriptions must include a listing of all active and inactive
ingredients, and that certain preparations must include warning labels.
An instructor is explaining the roles of the FDA and DEA in setting standards for
drug control. What area does the FDA control? - Correct answer-Responsible for
the approval and removal of products on the market
A client asks her health care practitioner if there are any regulations concerning
nonprescription medicines. The health care practitioner explains that
nonprescription medicines are governed by which act? - Correct answer-The
Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act
An athlete requests a prescription for an anabolic steroid (C-III) from her
physician. How often can a prescription for a C-III drug be refilled? - Correct
answer-C-III drugs may be refilled up to five times in six months.
The medical assistant knows that Ritalin is a C-II controlled substance. She
explains to her client that C-II medications have what level of potential for abuse?
- Correct answer-C-II medications have a high abuse potential and may lead to
severe dependence.
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