20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
True or false: An HCP may ask the MSL to order take out for him/her if there are no convenient
times to meet.
True
False
Term 2 of 20
True or false: An MSL may provide fully paid conference travel to an HCP as part of their
ongoing collaboration.
True
False
Term 3 of 20
Which of the following is considered an appropriate interaction? (Select all that apply)
In exchange for prescribing company meds
-Consulting fees
-Payments made to investors
-Travel and lodging of HCPs
-Payments made to physicians
An MSL responding to an HCP asking for more information regarding possible
alternative indications
Hiring an HCP as a consultant
Providing HCPs with drug samples for patient use
Providing internships and scholarship to potential HCPs
,Term 4 of 20
True or false: An MSL may ask for prescriber data provided that the patient information is
disclosed.
True
False
Term 5 of 20
True or false: Promotional materials may be provided irrespective of the source as long as it is
compliant with FDA requirements.
True
False
Term 6 of 20
As a pharmaceutical company, what are some of the benefits of interacting with HCPs? (Select
all that apply)
Increase reimbursement from payers
Increase prescribing of product
Provide valuable information for post-market research
In exchange for prescribing company meds
Term 7 of 20
According to the Code, which of the following is an appropriate item for a company to offer to
a non-faculty HCP?
A $20-worth anatomical model of the heart to be used in the office to educate patients
on heart failure
A $40-worth anatomical model of the heart to be used in the office to educate patients
on heart failure
A $40-worth gift card for a local restaurant to be used as a token of appreciation
A $40-worth set of golf clubs to be used during team-building activities
, Term 8 of 20
True or false: It is considered appropriate for company representatives to offer meals as a
business courtesy to HCPs and their family members.
True
False
Term 9 of 20
Which of the following situations is inappropriate for a company to provide any financial
support?
Payment to consultants for their travel expenses
Payment to speakers at a professional conference
In exchange for prescribing company meds
Provide valuable information for post-market research
Term 10 of 20
Which of the following describes a reactive interaction?
An MSL responding to an HCP asking for more information regarding possible
alternative indications
An hcp initiating a conversation with an msl about possible alternative indications
An hcp providing information to an msl about possible alternative indications
An MSL explaining to an HCP the PI of a drug
Term 11 of 20
Which of the following describes a proactive interaction?
In exchange for prescribing company meds
An Msl asking an hcp About the Pi of a drug
An MSL responding to an HCP asking for more information regarding possible
alternative indications
An MSL explaining to an HCP the PI of a drug