How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? - CORRECT ANSWER-A. first by the conditions
that they are used to treat. and then by their
... [Show More] mechanisms of action
Bone marrow transplants... - CORRECT ANSWER-are a type of stem cell therapy. unless patient's own
cells are reinjected.
What does AMA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 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-B. 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 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 (and therefore drug plasma concentration) have become fairly
constant? - CORRECT ANSWER-steady state
Which statement is TRUE about ocular administration? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ocular administration is
used primarily to treat the eye.
Which entities invest's the most money in pharmaceutical R&D? - CORRECT ANSWER-U.S.
pharmaceutical companies
How are most drugs excreted? - CORRECT ANSWER-Via the kidneys
Over the last few decades, what has happened to legal limitations on sales' reps discussions about off
label uses? - CORRECT ANSWER-Limitations have decreased.
According to your manual, which of the following is an example of a branding"fundamental"? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The 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 from electronic sampling programs
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 of the following is a type of white blood cell? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lymphocytes
Why are novice sales representatives often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies? - CORRECT
ANSWER-They are not. This job is usually reserved for more experienced reps.
What proportion of the drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by the FDA? - CORRECT
ANSWER-about 70% [Show Less]