NAPSR test exam questions and answer latest update 2023

T/F: Pharmaceuticals are arguably the most socially important healthcare product. - Answer-True T/F: pharmaceuticals development is a high risk undertaking, in which many promising leads prove disappointing - Answer-True Pharmaceutical sales are highest in which geographical regions? - Answer-The US, Western Europe and Japan The US accounts for about ___ of the worlds pharmaceutical revenues? - Answer-50% Which of the following has fueled recent growth in the pharmaceutical industry? - Answer-Population growth and increased life expectancies According to your manual, which statement accurately describes the predicted relationship between pharmaceutical companies and genomic research facilities? - Answer-Partnerships between pharmaceutical companies and genomic companies will not prove immediately profitable. T/F: Prescription drug therapy is not cost effective for insurance companies and healthcare providers - Answer-FALSE T/F: The high price of healthcare is explained by the high price of medicines. - Answer-FALSE One of the oldest and least effective pharmaceutical marketing techniques is the direct-to-consumer advertising. - Answer-FALSE What influences the number of districts in a region - Answer-The regions population What is an example of the regionalization of healthcare delivery systems? - Answer-California and Florida have different prescription reimbursement policies The heart of a pharmaceutical sales team is the Regional Manager. - Answer-FALSE Most DMs did not start as representatives - Answer-FALSE How many territories are in a typical district - Answer-8 to 12 What is the most effective method for grabbing market share? - Answer-Comparative selling