pg. 1 NAPSRx CNPR EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE EXAM
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What is predictive validity? - ANSWER - the ability of an indicator to correctly predict an outcome.
what are some of the criteria that influence the decision to use mass advertising in pharmaceutical marketing? - ANSWER - *the size of the target patient population the chronicity of the disease state the relevance of that disease state to its sufferers the avg value of a patient taking medication
according to the AMA guidelines, who should accept subsidies for continuing medical education conferences? - ANSWER - conference sponsors
who is the decision maker in pharmaceutical sales? - ANSWER - the physician
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pg. 2 "fast track drugs" refer to - ANSWER - drugs approved for serious or life-threatening conditions
rebate definition - ANSWER - the amount that the manufacturer of a drug pays to an insurer or health plan for each unit of drug dispensed.
generic drug definition - ANSWER - a drug identical to a brand-name drug in various aspects
how can e-prescribing prevent abuse of controlled substances? - ANSWER - by cross-checking regional e-prescriptions
what the reason for increased cost and complexity of phase III trials? - ANSWER - patient recruitment
what is the purpose of the loading dose in drug administration? - ANSWER - to reach equilibrium quickly
in the methods section of a clinical paper, what info is provided? - ANSWER - patient characteristics and demographics
what is a disadvantage of attenuated vaccines? - ANSWER - limited shelf life (p. 170)
why did HMOs decline in the early 2000s but rise again later? - ANSWER - decreasing Medicare enrollment 2 / 4
pg. 3 which of the following joints is the most common for arthrocentesis? - ANSWER - knee
what is the primary factor that affects the price of brand-name drugs during their exclusive rights period? - ANSWER - competition from generic drugs
which of the following joints is the most common site for arthrocentesis?
- ANSWER - knee
what type of interactions should pharmaceutical sales representatives have with healthcare professionals according to PhRMA? - ANSWER - informing healthcare professionals about products
what is the Product Adoption Continuum? - ANSWER - a framework for understanding how physician's (consumers) adopt new products
how can you set the mood for a successful speaker program during the event? - ANSWER - Introduce the speaker and allow for a question-and- answer format
how can pharmaceutical sales representatives leverage clinical evidence to address rumors? - ANSWER - present current clinical studies that address concerns
what is a key driver of the pharmaceutical industry's growth in the last few decades? - ANSWER - heavy investment in R&D (p. 17) 3 / 4
pg. 4 what does the term "anaphylaxis" refer to? - ANSWER - severe allergic reaction
what is the term for the pharmacy's submission of prescriptions by mail or fax, with the pharmacy mailing the filled prescription? - ANSWER - mail-order pharmacy
what does a STAT order mean? - ANSWER - a drug needed immediately and given only once
what information does the overdosage section of the labeling provide? - ANSWER - signs, symptoms and treatment of acute overdoses
What are drugs that attract or bind to cell receptors in order to mimic or enhance activities by endogenous chemical messengers? - ANSWER - agonists
Which term denotes how an API works in the body? - ANSWER - mechanism of action
What cements the active and inert components together to maintain cohesive portions? - ANSWER - binders
What does the medical abbreviation BID denote? - ANSWER - twice a day
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