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How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes?
How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes?
First by the conditions that they are used to treat, and then by their mechanisms of action.
Bone marrow transplants...
Bone marrow transplants...
Are a type of stem cell therapy unless the patient's own cells are reinjected.
What does AMA stand for?
What does AMA stand for?
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?
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?
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What is tertiary care?
What is tertiary care?
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What are vasodilators used to do?
What are vasodilators used to do?
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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 have become fairly constant?
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 have become fairly constant?
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Ocular administration is used primarily to treat the eye.
Ocular administration is used primarily to treat the eye.
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Which entities invest the most money in pharmaceutical R&D?
Which entities invest the most money in pharmaceutical R&D?
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How are most drugs excreted?
How are most drugs excreted?
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Over the last few decades, limitations on sales reps discussions about off-label uses have decreased.
Over the last few decades, limitations on sales reps discussions about off-label uses have decreased.
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According to your manual, which of the following is an example of a branding fundamental?
According to your manual, which of the following is an example of a branding fundamental?
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What does it mean if two drugs are 'at parity'?
What does it mean if two drugs are 'at parity'?
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Everyone would benefit equally from electronic sampling programs.
Everyone would benefit equally from electronic sampling programs.
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When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means 'one-half'?
When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means 'one-half'?
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What is an internist?
What is an internist?
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Which of the following is a type of white blood cell?
Which of the following is a type of white blood cell?
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Novice sales representatives are often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies.
Novice sales representatives are often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies.
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What proportion of the drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by the FDA?
What proportion of the drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by the FDA?
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According to a study discussed in your manual, how do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples?
According to a study discussed in your manual, how do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples?
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Which of the following is an example of a central value?
Which of the following is an example of a central value?
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Which of the following specialties likely has the MOST emergency calls?
Which of the following specialties likely has the MOST emergency calls?
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What affects the rate of active transport?
What affects the rate of active transport?
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Over the last few decades, FDA approval time for new drugs has been shortened to reduce the cost of new drug development.
Over the last few decades, FDA approval time for new drugs has been shortened to reduce the cost of new drug development.
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Which of the following would NOT help improve compliance?
Which of the following would NOT help improve compliance?
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Which entity chooses a drug's trade name?
Which entity chooses a drug's trade name?
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What type of stem cells are obtained from embryos and can develop into any cell type?
What type of stem cells are obtained from embryos and can develop into any cell type?
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As the price a patient pays for a prescription increases, what happens to the likelihood that the patient will fill it?
As the price a patient pays for a prescription increases, what happens to the likelihood that the patient will fill it?
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Most involuntary movements come from which type of muscle tissue?
Most involuntary movements come from which type of muscle tissue?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the body's major organ systems?
Which of the following is NOT one of the body's major organ systems?
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How do most drugs exert their primary physiological effects?
How do most drugs exert their primary physiological effects?
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What is the most reliable source of information for determining therapeutically equivalent drug products?
What is the most reliable source of information for determining therapeutically equivalent drug products?
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What does subcutaneous mean?
What does subcutaneous mean?
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What should a sales representative do if all of the prime spaces in a drug cabinet are occupied?
What should a sales representative do if all of the prime spaces in a drug cabinet are occupied?
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Which one of the following testing methods is not commonly used for Allergy Testing?
Which one of the following testing methods is not commonly used for Allergy Testing?
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The FDA defines API as the active ___ ingredient in a drug, which produces the desired change in the body.
The FDA defines API as the active ___ ingredient in a drug, which produces the desired change in the body.
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What are the 2 legal classifications of wholesalers?
What are the 2 legal classifications of wholesalers?
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What term describes the usage of a medication for purposes other than the FDA-approved indications on the labeling?
What term describes the usage of a medication for purposes other than the FDA-approved indications on the labeling?
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What is the acronym for pharmacokinetics?
What is the acronym for pharmacokinetics?
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Which of the following is not a purpose of the Arthrocentesis diagnostic test?
Which of the following is not a purpose of the Arthrocentesis diagnostic test?
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What is typically NOT a characteristic of a pharmaceutical sales rep?
What is typically NOT a characteristic of a pharmaceutical sales rep?
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What entity grants drug patents?
What entity grants drug patents?
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Which of the following refers to all active and inert pharmaceutical ingredients in a drug, including fillers and colors?
Which of the following refers to all active and inert pharmaceutical ingredients in a drug, including fillers and colors?
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What is the difference between potency and efficacy?
What is the difference between potency and efficacy?
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The neurological examination is divided into several components. Which of the below is not one of them?
The neurological examination is divided into several components. Which of the below is not one of them?
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How many names must a drug have?
How many names must a drug have?
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How has a longer development time increased the cost of bringing a new drug to market?
How has a longer development time increased the cost of bringing a new drug to market?
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Senior citizens consume over _____ times as many pharmaceuticals as people under 65.
Senior citizens consume over _____ times as many pharmaceuticals as people under 65.
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What agency regulates the distribution and use of narcotics?
What agency regulates the distribution and use of narcotics?
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What is passive diffusion?
What is passive diffusion?
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What are the MAIN categories of drugs under FDA jurisdiction?
What are the MAIN categories of drugs under FDA jurisdiction?
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Which of the following is a natural uterotonic agent?
Which of the following is a natural uterotonic agent?
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What are all metabolites?
What are all metabolites?
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When a drug is administered orally, where does first-pass metabolism occur?
When a drug is administered orally, where does first-pass metabolism occur?
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What is the medical term for swelling?
What is the medical term for swelling?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the Seven Step Cascade of Emotion?
Which of the following is NOT part of the Seven Step Cascade of Emotion?
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Which part of a clinical research paper is frequently referred to as the roadmap?
Which part of a clinical research paper is frequently referred to as the roadmap?
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Which of the following is a main active ingredient in lung surfactants?
Which of the following is a main active ingredient in lung surfactants?
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What does parenteral mean?
What does parenteral mean?
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Which term denotes a type of substance that enhances the action of a drug or antigen?
Which term denotes a type of substance that enhances the action of a drug or antigen?
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If a sales representative's product is placed on the second tier of a standard three-tier formulary, it probably has exclusive preferred status if it is not at parity with any other drugs.
If a sales representative's product is placed on the second tier of a standard three-tier formulary, it probably has exclusive preferred status if it is not at parity with any other drugs.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic transport mechanisms?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic transport mechanisms?
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Agonists and antagonists can be used together.
Agonists and antagonists can be used together.
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What is the study of the effects and movement of drugs in the human body?
What is the study of the effects and movement of drugs in the human body?
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According to your manual, what is a common complaint that physicians have about traditional sampling methods?
According to your manual, what is a common complaint that physicians have about traditional sampling methods?
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Which of these entities is formed by two or more hospitals or other healthcare entities to negotiate reduced rates with its aggregated purchasing power?
Which of these entities is formed by two or more hospitals or other healthcare entities to negotiate reduced rates with its aggregated purchasing power?
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What is another name for a drug derived from a biologic compound?
What is another name for a drug derived from a biologic compound?
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What is the most common policy regarding pharmaceutical reps dispensing drug samples in hospitals?
What is the most common policy regarding pharmaceutical reps dispensing drug samples in hospitals?
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Which of the following would help you build trust with a physician?
Which of the following would help you build trust with a physician?
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What term denotes the difference between the usual effective dose and the dose that induces severe or life-threatening side effects?
What term denotes the difference between the usual effective dose and the dose that induces severe or life-threatening side effects?
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What are excipients?
What are excipients?
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What is another term for the AWP?
What is another term for the AWP?
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Which of these is the most likely use for a uterotonic agent?
Which of these is the most likely use for a uterotonic agent?
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Ordinary x-rays are the most common imaging test. Which of the following is not a common medical imaging test?
Ordinary x-rays are the most common imaging test. Which of the following is not a common medical imaging test?
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Why are oral drugs often taken on an empty stomach?
Why are oral drugs often taken on an empty stomach?
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What is one factor that differentiates community health centers from hospitals?
What is one factor that differentiates community health centers from hospitals?
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How does drug sampling provide a social benefit?
How does drug sampling provide a social benefit?
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Which medical term denotes the use of a stethoscope to listen to the heart?
Which medical term denotes the use of a stethoscope to listen to the heart?
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What do enteric coatings do?
What do enteric coatings do?
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What is the duration of exclusivity for orphan drugs?
What is the duration of exclusivity for orphan drugs?
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What do National Account Managers do?
What do National Account Managers do?
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What does it usually mean if a drug recall is voluntary?
What does it usually mean if a drug recall is voluntary?
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Which phase of clinical trials is also known as the pivotal phase?
Which phase of clinical trials is also known as the pivotal phase?
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During which phase of clinical trials is the new drug's safety and effectiveness first tested in the target group?
During which phase of clinical trials is the new drug's safety and effectiveness first tested in the target group?
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How do antacids work?
How do antacids work?
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What is one of the biggest time wasters for a pharmaceutical sales rep?
What is one of the biggest time wasters for a pharmaceutical sales rep?
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What happens when equilibrium is reached?
What happens when equilibrium is reached?
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What are the most common vectors used in gene therapy?
What are the most common vectors used in gene therapy?
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What is the percentage fee that the dispenser pays the wholesaler for distribution?
What is the percentage fee that the dispenser pays the wholesaler for distribution?
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What is the difference between a chronic (or continuing) reaction and a delayed reaction?
What is the difference between a chronic (or continuing) reaction and a delayed reaction?
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What is clinical effect?
What is clinical effect?
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Which of the following is an example of noncompliance?
Which of the following is an example of noncompliance?
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What is the average circulation time of blood?
What is the average circulation time of blood?
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What is one way in which pharmaceutical selling is different from selling in most other industries?
What is one way in which pharmaceutical selling is different from selling in most other industries?
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From what types of entities do primary wholesale distributors buy most of their drugs?
From what types of entities do primary wholesale distributors buy most of their drugs?
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What is the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)?
What is the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)?
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What are doctors required to consider when deciding whether or not to prescribe a particular drug?
What are doctors required to consider when deciding whether or not to prescribe a particular drug?
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Which entity assigns a new drug its generic names?
Which entity assigns a new drug its generic names?
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Drugs can be used _____ days beyond their expiration date.
Drugs can be used _____ days beyond their expiration date.
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What is necessary for a drug to be excreted extensively via the kidneys?
What is necessary for a drug to be excreted extensively via the kidneys?
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Study Notes
Drug Classification and Administration
- Drugs are categorized by the conditions they treat and their mechanisms of action.
- Ocular administration specifically targets eye treatment.
- Subcutaneous refers to the administration of drugs beneath the skin.
Medical Treatments and Procedures
- Bone marrow transplants are a form of stem cell therapy, particularly if the patient’s own cells are available.
- Tertiary care involves specialized medical care from large centers for complex conditions.
- Cardiology is the specialty that most often receives emergency calls.
Pharmaceutical Information
- The American Medical Association (AMA) is a prominent entity in healthcare regulation.
- The FDA defines active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) as the component producing desired therapeutic effects.
- The Orange Book is essential for determining therapeutically equivalent drug products.
Drug Approval and Regulation
- About 70% of drugs tested on human subjects receive FDA approval.
- Legal limitations on discussions about off-label drug uses have decreased in recent years.
- Drug patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Pharmacology Basics
- Steady state refers to a constant drug plasma concentration achieved through regular dosing.
- Potency indicates a drug's strength, while efficacy measures its effectiveness.
- The rate of active transport in pharmacology is influenced by carrier availability and energy.
Drug Samples and Compliance
- Most physicians prefer receiving drug samples directly from sales representatives.
- High prices of prescriptions do not typically affect the likelihood of filling them, as the medicine is often necessary.
- Compliance can be improved through strategies other than educating pharmacists on generics versus brand names.
Drug Types and Usage
- Drugs can be classified as prescription or non-prescription under FDA jurisdiction.
- Off-label usage refers to taking a drug for non-FDA-approved indications.
- Uterotonic agents, such as oxytocin, are used to induce labor.
Clinical Trials and Drug Development
- Phase II of clinical trials first evaluates a new drug's safety and effectiveness in the target group.
- The pivotal phase of clinical trials is known as Phase III.
- Orphan drugs have a duration of exclusivity lasting seven years.
Drug Mechanisms and Effects
- Antacids function by raising gastric pH to reduce acidity.
- Most commonly used vectors in gene therapy are viruses.
- Passive diffusion involves substance movement without energy usage from an area of low to high concentration.
Sales and Marketing in Pharmaceuticals
- Travel time is a significant inefficiency for pharmaceutical sales representatives.
- Building trust with physicians can be accomplished by discussing concerns about managed care coverage.
- Pharmaceutical representatives do not sell directly to end users, differentiating this industry from others.
Miscellaneous
- Excipients are the inactive ingredients in a drug formulation.
- The average blood circulation time is approximately one minute.
- The Office of the Inspector General is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, overseeing healthcare integrity.
- Drugs may be used for a limited time beyond their expiration dates, but specifics vary by type.
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Test your knowledge on drug classification, administration methods, and pharmaceutical regulations. This quiz covers essential concepts such as ocular and subcutaneous drug delivery, the roles of the AMA and FDA, and the basics of drug approval processes. Enhance your understanding of how drugs are categorized and administered in medical settings.