PTCB Federal Pharmacy Law 3

Question 1

Which agency is responsible for approving new drugs before they can be marketed in the US?

Accepted Answer

FDA

Answer

DEA

Answer

CDC

Answer

CMS

Question 2

The Orange Book is used to identify:

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic equivalents

Answer

Controlled substance schedules

Answer

Drug interactions

Answer

Orphan drug designations

Question 3

A pharmacist can dispense a Schedule II drug in an emergency without a written prescription for up to how many days' supply?

Accepted Answer

72-hour supply

Answer

3 days

Answer

5 days

Answer

7 days

Question 4

What does NDA stand for in the drug approval process?

Accepted Answer

New Drug Application

Answer

New Drug Authorization

Answer

Nonprescription Drug Amendment

Answer

National Drug Administration

Question 5

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act requires child-resistant packaging for most:

Accepted Answer

Both prescription and most OTC drugs

Answer

All products

Answer

Prescription drugs only

Answer

OTC drugs only

Question 6

Which federal agency oversees the Medicare and Medicaid programs?

Accepted Answer

CMS

Answer

FDA

Answer

DEA

Answer

OIG