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NAPRX CNPR Exam Questions and Answers 2025: A Comprehensive Review, Exams of Nursing

A valuable resource for students preparing for the naprx cnpr exam. it features a series of multiple-choice questions covering various aspects of pharmacology, including drug classification, administration, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and branding strategies within the pharmaceutical industry. The questions assess understanding of key concepts and terminology, making it ideal for self-assessment and exam preparation. the detailed answers offer further insights into the subject matter, enhancing learning and knowledge retention. This resource is particularly useful for students in pharmacy, medical, and healthcare-related programs.

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NAPRX CNPR Exam Questions and
Answers 2025
1.How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes?
A. first by the conditions that they are used to treat, and then by their mechanisms of
action
B.first by their mechanisms of action, and then by their therapeutic effects
C.first by their side effects, and then by therapeutic effects
D. first by their toxically, and then by their
effectiveness 2.Bone marrow transplants…
A. … require that the patient first undergo chemotherapy or radiation to kill the
diseased stem cells and promote white blood cell production.
B.… are a type of stem cell therapy, unless patient’s own cells are reinjected.
C.… are always a type of stem cell therapy.
D. … can help people with leukemia, a condition in which the body does not produce
enough white blood cells.
3.What does AMA stand for?
C. American Medical Association
4.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?
B.
contraindications
5.What is tertiary
care?
B. highly specialized medical and surgical care provided by a large medical center
for unusual or complex medical problems
6.Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in the classic approach to brand
development strategy covered in your manual?
C. brand quality
7.What are vasodilators used to do?
A. decrease vascular resistance and increase blood flow
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Answers 2025

1.How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? A. first by the conditions that they are used to treat, and then by their mechanisms of action B. first by their mechanisms of action, and then by their therapeutic effects C. first by their side effects, and then by therapeutic effects D. first by their toxically, and then by their effectiveness 2.Bone marrow transplants… A. … require that the patient first undergo chemotherapy or radiation to kill the diseased stem cells and promote white blood cell production. B. … are a type of stem cell therapy, unless patient’s own cells are reinjected. C. … are always a type of stem cell therapy. D. … can help people with leukemia, a condition in which the body does not produce enough white blood cells.

  1. What does AMA stand for? C. American Medical Association
  2. 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? B. contraindications 5.What is tertiary care? B. highly specialized medical and surgical care provided by a large medical center for unusual or complex medical problems
  3. Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in the classic approach to brand development strategy covered in your manual? C. brand quality
  4. What are vasodilators used to do? A. decrease vascular resistance and increase blood flow

B. mimic pathogens to stimulate the immune system C. narrow the blood vessels D.stimulate the CNS to make the heart beat faster

  1. According to your manual, which of the following is an example of a branding fundamental?

A. the brand logo B. the brand name C. the brand packaging D. the brand promise

  1. What does it mean if two drugs are at parity? A. Both drugs are essentially in a neutral position. B. Both drugs are generics. C. Both drugs have exclusive preferred status. D. The two drugs are bioequivalent.
  2. Who is most likely to benefit from electronic sampling programs? A. Everyone would benefit equally from electronic sampling programs B. physicians in hospitals who are too busy to see representatives C. physicians in rural areas who are not as frequently visited by representatives D. physicians in urban areas who are too busy to see representatives 16.When referring to medication dosage, which abbreviation means “one-half”: D. SS
  3. What is an internist? A. a physician who practices internal medicine 18.Which of the following is a type of white blood cells? C. lymphocytes
  4. Why are novice sales representatives often placed in charge of negotiating MCO formularies? A. to become more familiar with the healthcare industry B. to become more familiar with their territories C. P&T committees are more receptive to new faces. D. They are not. This job is usually reserved for more experienced reps. 20.What distinguishes pharmacodynamics from

D. Pharmacodynamics studies the time required for a drug’s absorption.

  1. What proportion of the drugs tested on human subjects are eventually approved by FDA? A. about 20% B. about 60% C. about 70% D. about 95%
  2. According to a study discussed in your manual, how do most physicians prefer to receive their drug samples? A. by borrowing them from hospitals B. by ordering them over the Internet C. by trading them for services D. directly from sales representatives
  3. Which of the following is an example of a central value? A. I buy Advil to show that I’m modern consumer. B. I like Advil because we were both born in the 80s. C. I prefer Advil because I like the flavor. D. I prefer Advil because it’s easier to swallow.
  4. Which of the following specialties likely has the MOST emergency calls? A. cardiology B. psychiatry C. urology D. All specialists have the same number of emergency calls. 25.What affects the rate of active transport? A. the availability of carriers, but not energy B. the availability of energy, but not carriers C. the availability of carriers and energy D. neither the availability of carriers, nor the availability energy
  5. Over the last few decades, what has happened to the FDA approval time for new drugs?

A. It has been lengthened to ensure safer drug products.

C. skeletal and cardiac D. skeletal and smooth

  1. Which of the following is NOT one of the body’s major organ systems? A. the cardiovascular system B. the cellular system C. the gastrointestinal system D. the musculoskeletal system
  2. How do most drugs exert their primary physiological effects? A. by activating synapses between different types of tissues B. by binding to cell receptors that are sensitive to their presence C. by inhibiting synapses between different types of tissues D. through genetic mutation
  3. What is the most reliable source of information for determining therapeutically equivalent drug product? A. AMA guide B. Blue Book C. FDA drug list D. Orange Book
  4. What does subcutaneous mean? C. beneath the outer skin
  5. What should a sales representative do if all of the prime spaces in a drug cabinet are coccupied? A. ask staff for permission to move some of the other products in the cabinet B. ask staff for permission to throw away expired products in the cabinet C. ask the doctor if he still needs some of the other products in the cabinet D. surreptitiously move your largest competitor’s products out of the way
  6. It is inappropriate for physicians’ prescribing behavior to be educated by their personal tastes and idiosyncrasies A. True B. False

B. positive C. potent D. primary

  1. What are the 2 legal classifications pf wholesalers? A. distributors and supply chains B. pharmacists and NAMs C. primary and secondary wholesale distributors D. retailers and institutions
  2. What term describes the usage of a medication for purposes other than the FDA- approved indications on the labeling? A. contraindicative indication B. off-indication usage C. off-label usage D. secondary indication
  3. What is the acronym pharmacokinetics? C. PK
  4. The dosage range of a drug that is both safe and beneficial known as the therapeutic window. A. True B. False
  5. What is typically NOT a characteristic of a pharmaceutical sales rep? A. Pharmaceutical sales reps are authentic and real B. Pharmaceutical sales reps are creative C. Pharmaceutical sales rep are focused. D. Pharmaceutical sales rep are not concerned about competitors.
  6. What entity grants drug patents? A. the FDA B. the FDA if the drug is over-the-counter and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office if the drug is prescription C. the FDA of the drug is prescription and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office if the

drug is over- the -counter

A. three

B. five C. ten D.fifteen

  1. What agency regulates the distribution and use of narcotics? A. DEA B. FTC C. OIG D.TSA
  2. What is passive diffusion? A. a type of pinocytosis B.membrane transport via vesicles C. the use of energy to help a substance pass from a low concentration gradient to a high one D. when a substance freely moves thorough a membrane from a high concentration gradient to a low one
  3. What are the MAIN categories of drugs under FDA jurisdiction? A. active drugs and active placebos B.biopharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals C. non-prescription and nutraceuticals D.prescription and non-prescription
  4. Which of the following is a natural uterotonic agent? A. hemoglobin B.leukotriene C. oxytocin D.Vitamin K
  5. What are all metabolites? A. active substances B. inactive substances C. injections D.products of metabolism
  1. If a sales representative’s product is placed on the second tier of standard three-tier formulary, which of the following is most likely true? A. it has not been reviewed by the P&T committee. B.it is in a neutral position unless it is at parity with other drugs. C. it probably has exclusive preferred status if it not at parity with any other drugs. D.it will essentially sell itself if it is granted exclusive preferred status. 64.Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic transport mechanisms? A. active transport B. homeostasis C. passive diffusion D. pinocytosis
  2. Which statement accurately describes a relationship between drug agonists and antagonists? A. Agonists and antagonists can be used together. B.Agonists and antagonists should not be used together. C. Antagonist drugs activate receptors, while agonists block access to receptors. D.Antagonists are endogenous whereas agonists are man-made.
  3. What is the study of the effects and movement of drugs in the human body? C. clinical pharmacology
  4. According to your manual, what is a common complaint that physicians have about traditional sampling methods? A. that drug sample supply is too unpredictable B.that patients are less likely to take free samples because they think they are lower quality C. that patients do not like seeing drug representatives in their offices D.that they receive too many drug samples
  5. Which of these entities is formed by two or more hospitals or other healthcare entities to negotiate reduced rates with its aggregated purchasing power? A. GPO B. In-state wholesaler

C. PPO

D.RPO