Q1 In every Health Care Facility where there is a qualified and licensed medical practitioner, there shall be a qualified ���.. to manage drugs and deliver pharmaceutical care
licensed nurse
laboratory scientist
biochemist
licensed pharmacist
Q2 The choice of any preparation is based on the following except
efficacy
safety
bioequivalent
cost
Q3 Vital drug are also known as
life saving drugs
essential drugs
good drugs
all
Q4 The following must be considered why prescribing
Is the medicine essential
Is it safe
Is it of good value?
Is it traditional
Q5 An essential drug list must address the common health problems in the community.
true
false
fairly true
complicated
Q6 The card attach to each stock is called
bin card
drugs card
essential
none
Q7 one of the following is not a criteria for drug selection
Must be efficacious
They should preferably be in their generic forms
Single drug formulations are mostly preferab
none
Q8 Good inventory of drugs is necessary to avoid embarrassing the..
good supply system
drug supply system
costmetics supply system
all
Q9 Quantification of selected essential drugs is often done
scientifically
orthodoxicallly
conservatively
none
Q10 Under which conditions, drugs may absorb moisture and deteriorate fast.
temperature
pressure
humid
all
Q11 A scientifically based method of approach to selection is known as except
systematic cost reduction using 2 basic methods
systematic research
ABC Value Analysis
VEN system
Q12 Air conditioners help to keep ����in good condition
vaseline
drugs
costmetics
paper
Q13 ��.can be defined as the process for determining the quality of drugs given for a certified health problem and is expected to prevent or cure the health problem.
Quantification of selected essential drugs
qualification of selected essential drugs
non-essential drugs
all
Q14 When drugs deteriorate, often time there is no
physical change
chemical change
odour
colour
Q15 The essential drugs selection team should be multi disciplinary, involving the following except
pharmacist
medical doctor
community health workers
none
Q16 one of the following is not highlight of the steps in effective ordering of drug
Select and quantify as previously discussed
arrange psychoactive drugs separately
Cost and compute total cost of order
Forward payment with requisition
Q17 All drugs on the supply list in VEN system are placed into 3 categories as follows except Vital, Essential and Non-Essential.
vital
essential
visible
non-essential
Q18 one of the following is not steps of drug management
Selection of drugs that are essential
Quantifying selected essential drugs
Receiving and storage drugs
none of the above
Q19 is the efficient use of drugs that are safe, effective, and affordable and which satisfy the health care needs of the majority and cover prevalent diseases and conditions of the people
essential drugs management
economy of drugs
policy of drugs
all
Q20 Only duly licensed shall have the authority to supply, sell and dispense drugs to the public.
chemist
laboratory scientist
pharmacist
none of the above
Q21 The intramuscular route of drug administration is an example of ____ route
Parenteral
Enteral
All of the above
None of the above
Q22 Which of the following routes of drugs administration is not parenteral?
Intramuscular
Intrevenous
Sublingual
None of the above
Q23 The insulin drug is an example of a drug obtained from ___ source
Plant
Animal
Synthetic
None of the above
Q24 The following are sources of drugs, except
Animal
Plant
Synthetic
None of the above
Q25 The study of toxic or poisonous effects of substances is calledâ?¦
Posology
Pharmacology
Pharmacodynamics
Toxicology
Q26 The action of drugs on living tissues in the presence of disease and in the treatment of the sick is known as…
Pharmacy
Posology
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacotherapeutics
Q27 The response of living tissue to chemical stimulation in the absence of disease is known asâ?¦
Pharmacy
Pharmacodynamics
Posology
None of the above
Q28 The dosage or amount of drugs to be administered is known asâ?¦
Posology
Pharmacy
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacology
Q29 The preparation, stability, preservation and storage of pharmaceutical preparations is known asâ?¦
Pharmacy
Pharmacology
Pharmacodynamics
Posology
Q30 The recognition, quality, purity and identification of drugs is known asâ?¦
Pharmacy
Pharmacology
Pharmacodynamics
Posology
Q31 The process whereby the buyer approaches few potential suppliers and negotiates favourable prices and conditions with them rather than invite bids is known as..
Open-tender
Closed-tender
Negotiated bids
None of the Options
Q32 The method by which the buyer goes directly to the supplier to get the required items is called â?¦
Closed tender
Direct purchase
Open tender
Negotiated procurement
Q33 ___ is when the particpation in tenders is restricted to only those who meet certain predetermined criteria.
Closed tender
Open tender
Negotiated bids
Direct purchase
Q34 Which of the following is not a method of purchasing selected essential drugs?
Open-tender
Closed-tender
Indirect purchase
Direct purchase
Q35 The following are conditions used for the VEN system of essential drugs selection, except
During temporary severe restriction of funds â?? purchase restricted to only vital drugs
To set safety stocks ensuring that vitally needed drugs are never out of stock
To establish prices in drug sales programme â?? change higher for popular items with small health impact to subside vital expensive drugs
None of the above
Q36 The method of categorizing drugs according to their potential health impact during essential drugs selection is known as..
VEN System
ABC Value Analysis
DEX Value Analysis
None of the Options
Q37 The method based on the therapeutic value and cost of the drugs when selecting essential drugs is known as â?¦
VEN System
ABC Value Analysis
DEX Value Analysis
None of the above
Q38 Scientifically based method of selecting essential drugs include the following, except
VEN System
ABC Value Analysis
All of the above
None of the above
Q39 Criteria for the selection of essential drugs include the following, except
Quality certification should be readily obtainable
They should be as far as possible drugs that can be easily manufactured locally
They should preferably be in their generic forms
None of the above
Q40 Criteria for the selection of essential drugs include the following, except
The drug should meet the health care needs of the majority of the people
It must be efficacious
Should be in dosage forms, acceptable to the people and should have a reliable shelf life
Multiple drug formulations are mostly preferable
Q41 A prerequisite for effective drug control is that prescribing, dispensing and the sale of drugs be undertaken by duly authorized persons.
True
False
Unsure
None of the above
Q42 The first step in the development of an essential drug programme is ..
Receiving and storage of drugs
Ordering of drugs
Selection of essential drugs
None of the above
Q43 The following are steps involved in the preparation of an essential drug system, except
Ordering of selected drugs according to the required quantities and ordering intervals
Receiving and storage of drugs
Distribution, which includes issuing, inventory control, prescribing, dispensing and using drugs
None of the above
Q44 The following are steps involved in the preparation of an essential drug system, except
Selection of drugs that are essential
Quantifying selected essential drugs
Costing the selected and quantified essential drugs
None of the above
Q45 Measures adopted by the government to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the National Drug Policy include the following, except
The setting up of a National Drug Policy monitoring and evaluation unit in the Federal Ministry of Health, to measure progress in the implementation of the policy and to run a National evaluation scheme
Institutionalizing of drug management information systems as a basis for deriving drug management and other relevant information for taking decisions on the National drug policy
Non-monitoring of the effects of international trade agreements on Nigerianâ??s access to essential drugs
Undertaking of a full evaluation of the National Drug Policy every three years
Q46 Which of the following is not an action taken by the government for proper planning and implementaton of the National Drug Policy?
Expand the facilities in the Universities and award scholarships for the training of Pharmacists
Develop in – service training programmes to address on – the â?? job requirements in the implementation of the policy
All of the above
None of the Options
Q47 Which of the following is not an action taken by the government for proper planning and implementaton of the National Drug Policy?
Ensure constant review of pharmacy, medical and veterinary surgeon curricula, to reflect the need of drug policy implementation
Strengthen the capacity of trainers to appropriately train undergraduates and postgraduates on the relevance and challenges of the National Drug Policy
All of the above
None of the above
Q48 Regarding the dispensing of drugs, only duly licensed pharmacists shall have the authority to supply, sell and dispense drugs to the public
True
False
Unsure
None of the above
Q49 In every health care facility where there is a qualified and licensed medical practitioner, there shall be a qualified and licensed pharmacist to manage drugs
True
False
Unsure
All of the above
Q50 In order to enhance total patient care, particularly as regards in- patients, government shall not promote the practice of clinical pharmacy in secondary and tertiary health care institutions
True
False
Unsure
None of the above
Q51 As part of the regulations surrounding drug prescription, the following statements are true, except
Only duly qualified and licensed medical practitioners shall have the authority to prescribe drugs in tertiary institutions
Only duly qualified and licensed medical practitioners shall have the authority to prescribe drugs in secondary institutions
Only qualified and licensed medical practitioners shall have the authority to prescribe drugs in the private sector
Prescriptions are to be made using trade names
Q52 Effective inspection of drug production and manufacturing facilities is critical to ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of drugs
True
False
Unsure
None of the above
Q53 Steps taken by the government to achieve the greater reliance of local drug production include the following, except
Encourage research on pharmaceutical raw materials
Encourage Small Scale Industries.
All of the above
None of the above
Q54 Steps taken by the government to achieve the greater reliance of local drug production include the following, except
Encourage the development of a stable economic and political environment
Intensify efforts to improve basic infrastructure and facilities
Provide an efficient regulatory environment
Encourage large-scale industries
Q55 The Federal Ministry of ___ shall put in place an adequate machinery for monitoring the distribution of donated drugs
Transportation
Health
Defence
Works
Q56 Donated drugs shall have at least ___ months remaining shelf life after arrival in the Country
Two
Four
Six
Twelve
Q57 All drugs donations for use in the country shall be processed through the ___ Ministry of Health as a clearing house to ensure compliance with the guidelines for drug donations.
Federal
State
Local
Council
Q58 All donated drugs are relevant to the emergency situation for which they have been donated
True
False
Unsure
None of the above
Q59 Advantages of self-medication include the following, except
Useful in any situation where access to health care facilities is limited
Offers the advantage of providing quick and effective relief that does not require medical attention
All of the above
None of the above
Q60 The minimum information requirement on the label of a dispensed medicine shall be the following, except
Name of patient
Generic name of dispensed drug
Strength of the drug
None of the above
Q61 Breastfeeding is represented on the EMDEX by
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 5
Appendix 6
Q62 Appendix 7 in the EMDEX represents
Abbreviations
Interaction
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Q63 Renal impairment is represented in the EMDEX by
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
Q64 Guide to Drug Administratipn is represented in the EMDEX by
Appendix 2
Appendix 1
Appendix 8
Appendix 7
Q65 Appendix 1 in the EMDEX representsâ?¦
Interaction
pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Hepatic impairment
Q66 Which of the following is not a souce for the National Drug Formulary?
Comments from the industry
Comments from the readers
Pricing information from the prescription pricing division
None of the above
Q67 Which of the following is not a source for the National Drug Formulary?
Novice advisers
Systematic reviews
Reference sources
Summaries of product characteristics
Q68 Which of the following is not a step taken to ahieve target of greater reliance on local drug production?
Encouraging the development of a stable economic and political environment
Intensifying efforts to improve basic infrastructures and facilities
Providing an efficient regulatory environment
Discouraging small scale industries
Q69 Functions of the Drug and Therapeutic Committee include the following except
Accurate selection of drugs for use in the institution
Estimation of the pharmaceutical requirement
Monitoring of the rational use of drugs in the institution
None of the above
Q70 The minimum information requirement on the label of a dispensed medicine shall include the following except
Name of patient
Brand name of dispensed drug
Dosage instructions
Dosage strength
Q71 Which of the following is not a guideline used for rational prescribing?
Prescribing shall be by generic names
Adequate provision of diagnostic services
All of the above
None of the above
Q72 The use of drugs for the right indications in the right dose and dosage form is calledâ?¦
Drug Revolving Fund
Rational Drug Use
Pricing policy
Drug EvolutionFund
Q73 Which of the following factors are militating against the effective uninterrupted drug supply in the healthcare system in Nigeria?
Poor management
Wrong application of the fund
Purchasing of drug at exhorbitant prices
None of the above
Q74 The strategy used to ensure very effective and uninterrupted drug supply in the healthcare delivery system is calledâ?¦
Drug Evolution Fund Scheme
Drug Revolution Fund Scheme
Drug Revolvimg Fund Scheme
Drug Procurement Fund Scheme
Q75 Criteria used in the procurement ofdrugs include the following except
Procurements must be in brand names
Procurement must be by generic names only
Procurement of drugs must be restricted to drugs registered in Nigeria
Drugs procured at all levels must be subjected to quality assessment before distribution
Q76 When two or more drugs are therapeutically equivalent preference shall be given to drugs with
Most scientific research and clinical data
Most favourable pharmacokinetic properties
All of the above
None of the above
Q77 Which of the following is not true about the targets for the National Drug Policy?
Total adherence to the use of the essential drugs list in the piblic health institutions by 2008
Availability of adequate drug storage conditions in 80% of the public and private health care facilities by 2008
Institutionalization of functional drugs and therapeutical committee and drug information centres in 60% of secondary and teriary health facilities by 2007
None of the above
Q78 The following are the challenges facing adequate drug availability, supply and distribution before the advent of the National Drug Policy, except
Inadequate system of drug administration and control
High dependence on foreign sources for finished products
Lack of political will to provide safe, efficacious and good quality drugs
Adequate facilities for storage, transportation and distribution of drugs
Q79 The following are objectives of the National Drug Policy, except
Enlisting government commitment at all levels
Promotion of research in herbal remedies
Increase in local drug manufacture
None of the above
Q80 The following are objectives of the National Drug Policy, except
Decreasing local drug production
Ensuring effective and efficient drug management in the public and private sectors
Promotion of rational drug use by prescribers
None of the above
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