MCQs on Drug Supply Administration

1. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a drug supply administrator?

A) Ensuring accurate inventory management
B) Monitoring expiration dates of medications
C) Conducting patient consultations
D) Ensuring compliance with legal regulations

2. What is the primary purpose of drug supply administration?

A) To dispense medications to patients
B) To monitor drug utilization patterns
C) To manage drug inventory effectively
D) To conduct clinical trials

3. Which of the following best describes drug supply chain management?

A) Ensuring safe storage and distribution of medications
B) Prescribing medications to patients
C) Conducting clinical trials for new drugs
D) Administering medications to patients

4. Which of the following is a key component of drug supply chain management?

A) Patient counseling
B) Drug manufacturing
C) Prescription filling
D) Inventory control

5. What is the role of a drug supply administrator in ensuring medication safety?

A) Dispensing expired medications
B) Storing medications in unsuitable conditions
C) Conducting regular inventory checks
D) Ignoring medication recalls

6. Which of the following is NOT a consideration when storing medications?

A) Temperature control
B) Humidity levels
C) Exposure to sunlight
 D) Proximity to food items

7. What is the purpose of conducting regular inventory audits in drug supply

administration?
A) To identify expired medications
B) To increase medication costs
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To reduce medication availability

8. Which of the following is a common method for dispensing medications to

patients?
A) Intramuscular injection
B) Inhalation therapy
C) Oral administration
D) Intravenous infusion

9. What is the significance of barcode scanning in drug supply administration?

A) To track medication usage
B) To increase medication expiration
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To reduce medication availability

10. What is the role of drug supply administrators in medication recall procedures?
A) To ignore medication recalls
B) To promptly remove recalled medications from inventory
C) To increase medication expiration
D) To discourage patient adherence

11. Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting medication stability?

A) Temperature
B) Humidity
C) Light exposure
D) Proximity to other medications

12. What is the role of expiration dates in drug supply administration?

 A) To determine the manufacturing date of medications
B) To ensure the effectiveness and safety of medications
C) To track the delivery of medications to patients
D) To identify the price of medications

13. Which of the following is an example of a medication storage requirement?

A) Freezing temperatures
B) Exposure to direct sunlight
C) Storage in a humid environment
D) Proximity to heat sources

14. What is the purpose of medication reconciliation in drug supply administration?

A) To prescribe new medications to patients
B) To review and update medication lists for accuracy
C) To discard expired medications from inventory
D) To administer medications to patients

15. Which of the following is a common method for packaging medications for
distribution?
A) Loose tablets in a container
B) Plastic bags without labeling
C) Blister packs with individual doses
D) Bottles with handwritten instructions

16. What is the role of a drug supply administrator in medication waste management?
A) To encourage overprescribing of medications
B) To minimize medication waste and disposal
C) To increase medication expiration
D) To discourage patient adherence

17. What is the primary purpose of medication labeling in drug supply

administration?
A) To confuse patients about their medications
B) To ensure accurate identification and usage of medications
C) To increase medication expiration
D) To discourage patient adherence
18. Which of the following is an example of medication repackaging?
A) Dispensing medications in their original packaging
B) Dividing bulk medications into smaller units for individual use
C) Storing medications in unsuitable conditions
D) Ignoring medication recalls

19. What is the significance of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in drug supply
administration?
A) To increase medication expiration
B) To discourage patient adherence
C) To ensure the quality and safety of medications
D) To discourage medication labeling

20. What is the role of drug supply administrators in managing controlled substances?
A) To increase the availability of controlled substances
B) To ensure compliance with regulations for controlled substances
C) To discourage patient adherence to controlled substances
D) To ignore expiration dates of controlled substances

21. What is the primary purpose of medication reconciliation in drug supply

administration?
A) To prescribe new medications to patients
B) To review and update medication lists for accuracy
C) To discard expired medications from inventory
D) To administer medications to patients

22. Which of the following is NOT a consideration when storing medications?

A) Temperature control
B) Humidity levels
C) Exposure to sunlight
D) Proximity to food items

23. What is the purpose of conducting regular inventory audits in drug supply
administration?
 A) To identify expired medications
B) To increase medication costs
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To reduce medication availability

24. Which of the following is a common method for dispensing medications to

patients?
A) Intramuscular injection
B) Inhalation therapy
C) Oral administration
D) Intravenous infusion

25. What is the significance of barcode scanning in drug supply administration?

A) To track medication usage
B) To increase medication expiration
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To reduce medication availability

26. What is the role of drug supply administrators in medication recall procedures?
A) To ignore medication recalls
B) To promptly remove recalled medications from inventory
C) To increase medication expiration
D) To discourage patient adherence

27. What is the primary purpose of medication labeling in drug supply

administration?
A) To confuse patients about their medications
B) To ensure accurate identification and usage of medications
C) To increase medication expiration
D) To discourage patient adherence

28. Which of the following is an example of medication repackaging?

A) Dispensing medications in their original packaging
B) Dividing bulk medications into smaller units for individual use
C) Storing medications in unsuitable conditions
D) Ignoring medication recalls
29. What is the significance of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in drug supply
administration?
A) To increase medication expiration
B) To discourage patient adherence
C) To ensure the quality and safety of medications
D) To discourage medication labeling

30. What is the role of drug supply administrators in managing controlled substances?
A) To increase the availability of controlled substances
B) To ensure compliance with regulations for controlled substances
C) To discourage patient adherence to controlled substances
D) To ignore expiration dates of controlled substances

31. What is the primary purpose of conducting regular medication inventory checks?
A) To increase medication availability
B) To identify expired medications
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To minimize medication waste

32. Which of the following is NOT a common method for storing medications?
A) Refrigeration
B) Freezing
C) Exposure to direct sunlight
D) Controlled room temperature

33. What is the role of drug supply administrators in medication waste management?
A) To encourage overprescribing of medications
B) To minimize medication waste and disposal
C) To increase medication expiration
D) To discourage patient adherence

34. What is the significance of lot numbers on medication packaging?

A) To identify the medication's expiration date
B) To track the medication's manufacturing and distribution history
C) To increase medication expiration
 D) To discourage patient adherence

35. Which of the following is an example of medication compounding?

A) Packaging medications in their original containers
B) Dividing bulk medications into smaller units for individual use
C) Preparing customized medication formulations
D) Storing medications in unsuitable conditions

36. What is the primary purpose of conducting medication barcoding?

A) To increase medication expiration
B) To ensure accurate medication administration
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To discourage medication labeling

37. What is the role of drug supply administrators in medication dispensing?

A) To ignore expiration dates of medications
B) To ensure accurate and safe medication distribution
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To increase medication expiration

38. Which of the following is a responsibility of a drug supply administrator?

A) Conducting clinical trials for new medications
B) Ensuring compliance with legal regulations
C) Increasing medication expiration
D) Discouraging patient adherence

39. What is the primary role of drug supply administrators in medication recall
procedures?
A) To ignore medication recalls
B) To promptly remove recalled medications from inventory
C) To increase medication expiration
D) To discourage patient adherence

40. What is the purpose of medication reconciliation in drug supply administration?

A) To review and update medication lists for accuracy
B) To prescribe new medications to patients
 C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To ignore expiration dates of medications

41. Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting medication stability?

A) Temperature
B) Humidity
C) Light exposure
D) Proximity to other medications

42. What is the role of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in drug supply
administration?
A) To increase medication expiration
B) To ensure the quality and safety of medications
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To ignore expiration dates of medications

43. Which of the following is a common method for packaging medications for
distribution?
A) Loose tablets in a container
B) Plastic bags without labeling
C) Blister packs with individual doses
D) Bottles with handwritten instructions

44. What is the primary purpose of conducting regular inventory audits in drug supply
administration?
A) To identify expired medications
B) To increase medication costs
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To reduce medication availability

45. Which of the following is NOT a consideration when storing medications?

A) Temperature control
B) Humidity levels
C) Exposure to sunlight
D) Proximity to food items
46. What is the significance of medication barcoding in drug supply administration?
A) To track medication usage
B) To increase medication expiration
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To reduce medication availability

47. Which of the following is an example of medication repackaging?

A) Dispensing medications in their original packaging
B) Dividing bulk medications into smaller units for individual use
C) Storing medications in unsuitable conditions
D) Ignoring medication recalls

48. What is the role of drug supply administrators in managing controlled substances?
A) To increase the availability of controlled substances
B) To ensure compliance with regulations for controlled substances
C) To discourage patient adherence to controlled substances
D) To ignore expiration dates of controlled substances

49. What is the primary role of a drug supply administrator?

A) Conducting clinical trials for new medications
B) Ensuring compliance with legal regulations
C) Increasing medication expiration
D) Discouraging patient adherence

50. What is the purpose of medication reconciliation in drug supply administration?

A) To review and update medication lists for accuracy
B) To prescribe new medications to patients
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To ignore expiration dates of medications

51. Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting medication stability?

A) Temperature
B) Humidity
C) Light exposure
D) Proximity to other medications
52. What is the role of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in drug supply
administration?
A) To increase medication expiration
B) To ensure the quality and safety of medications
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To ignore expiration dates of medications

53. What is the primary purpose of conducting regular inventory audits in drug supply
administration?
A) To identify expired medications
B) To increase medication costs
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To reduce medication availability

54. Which of the following is NOT a consideration when storing medications?

A) Temperature control
B) Humidity levels
C) Exposure to sunlight
D) Proximity to food items

55. What is the significance of medication barcoding in drug supply administration?

A) To track medication usage
B) To increase medication expiration
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To reduce medication availability

56. Which of the following is an example of medication repackaging?

A) Dispensing medications in their original packaging
B) Dividing bulk medications into smaller units for individual use
C) Storing medications in unsuitable conditions
D) Ignoring medication recalls

57. What is the role of drug supply administrators in managing controlled substances?
A) To increase the availability of controlled substances
B) To ensure compliance with regulations for controlled substances
C) To discourage patient adherence to controlled substances
 D) To ignore expiration dates of controlled substances

58. What is the primary purpose of medication labeling in drug supply

administration?
A) To confuse patients about their medications
B) To ensure accurate identification and usage of medications
C) To increase medication expiration
D) To discourage patient adherence

59. What is the primary purpose of conducting regular inventory audits in drug supply
administration?
A) To identify expired medications
B) To increase medication costs
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To reduce medication availability

60. Which of the following is NOT a consideration when storing medications?

A) Temperature control
B) Humidity levels
C) Exposure to sunlight
D) Proximity to food items

61. What is the significance of medication barcoding in drug supply administration?

A) To track medication usage
B) To increase medication expiration
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To reduce medication availability

62. Which of the following is an example of medication repackaging?

A) Dispensing medications in their original packaging
B) Dividing bulk medications into smaller units for individual use
C) Storing medications in unsuitable conditions
D) Ignoring medication recalls

63. What is the role of drug supply administrators in managing controlled substances?
 A) To increase the availability of controlled substances
B) To ensure compliance with regulations for controlled substances
C) To discourage patient adherence to controlled substances
D) To ignore expiration dates of controlled substances

64. What is the primary purpose of medication labeling in drug supply

administration?
A) To confuse patients about their medications
B) To ensure accurate identification and usage of medications
C) To increase medication expiration
D) To discourage patient adherence

65. Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting medication stability?

A) Temperature
B) Humidity
C) Light exposure
D) Proximity to other medications

66. What is the role of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in drug supply
administration?
A) To increase medication expiration
B) To ensure the quality and safety of medications
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To ignore expiration dates of medications

67. What is the purpose of medication reconciliation in drug supply administration?

A) To review and update medication lists for accuracy
B) To prescribe new medications to patients
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To ignore expiration dates of medications

68. Which of the following is a common method for packaging medications for
distribution?
A) Loose tablets in a container
B) Plastic bags without labeling
C) Blister packs with individual doses
 D) Bottles with handwritten instructions

69. What is the role of drug supply administrators in medication waste management?
A) To encourage overprescribing of medications
B) To minimize medication waste and disposal
C) To increase medication expiration
D) To discourage patient adherence

70. What is the significance of lot numbers on medication packaging?

A) To identify the medication's expiration date
B) To track the medication's manufacturing and distribution history
C) To increase medication expiration
D) To discourage patient adherence

71. Which of the following is an example of medication compounding?

A) Packaging medications in their original containers
B) Dividing bulk medications into smaller units for individual use
C) Preparing customized medication formulations
D) Storing medications in unsuitable conditions

72. What is the primary purpose of conducting medication barcoding?

A) To increase medication expiration
B) To ensure accurate medication administration
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To discourage medication labeling

73. What is the role of drug supply administrators in medication dispensing?

A) To ignore expiration dates of medications
B) To ensure accurate and safe medication distribution
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To increase medication expiration

74. Which of the following is a responsibility of a drug supply administrator?

A) Conducting clinical trials for new medications
B) Ensuring compliance with legal regulations
C) Increasing medication expiration
 D) Discouraging patient adherence

75. What is the purpose of medication reconciliation in drug supply administration?

A) To review and update medication lists for accuracy
B) To prescribe new medications to patients
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To ignore expiration dates of medications

76. Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting medication stability?

A) Temperature
B) Humidity
C) Light exposure
D) Proximity to other medications

77. What is the role of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in drug supply
administration?
A) To increase medication expiration
B) To ensure the quality and safety of medications
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To ignore expiration dates of medications

78. What is the primary purpose of medication labeling in drug supply

administration?
A) To confuse patients about their medications
B) To ensure accurate identification and usage of medications
C) To increase medication expiration
D) To discourage patient adherence

79. What is the primary purpose of conducting regular inventory audits in drug supply
administration?
A) To identify expired medications
B) To increase medication costs
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To reduce medication availability

80. Which of the following is NOT a consideration when storing medications?

 A) Temperature control
B) Humidity levels
C) Exposure to sunlight
D) Proximity to food items

81. What is the significance of medication barcoding in drug supply administration?

A) To track medication usage
B) To increase medication expiration
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To reduce medication availability

82. Which of the following is an example of medication repackaging?

A) Dispensing medications in their original packaging
B) Dividing bulk medications into smaller units for individual use
C) Storing medications in unsuitable conditions
D) Ignoring medication recalls

83. What is the role of drug supply administrators in managing controlled substances?
A) To increase the availability of controlled substances
B) To ensure compliance with regulations for controlled substances
C) To discourage patient adherence to controlled substances
D) To ignore expiration dates of controlled substances

84. What is the primary purpose of medication labeling in drug supply

administration?
A) To confuse patients about their medications
B) To ensure accurate identification and usage of medications
C) To increase medication expiration
D) To discourage patient adherence

85. Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting medication stability?

A) Temperature
B) Humidity
C) Light exposure
D) Proximity to other medications
86. What is the role of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in drug supply
administration?
A) To increase medication expiration
B) To ensure the quality and safety of medications
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To ignore expiration dates of medications

87. What is the purpose of medication reconciliation in drug supply administration?

A) To review and update medication lists for accuracy
B) To prescribe new medications to patients
C) To discourage patient adherence
D) To ignore expiration dates of medications

88. Which of the following is a common method for packaging medications for
distribution?
A) Loose tablets in a container
B) Plastic bags without labeling
C) Blister packs with individual doses
D) Bottles with handwritten instruction

89. Which of the following is NOT a part of the drug supply chain?
A. Manufacturing
B. Distribution
C. Prescribing
D. Dispensing
90. Which organization is responsible for approving new drugs in the United States?
A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
C. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
D. World Health Organization (WHO)
91. What is the primary purpose of a wholesale distributor in the drug supply chain?
A. Manufacture drugs
B. Prescribe drugs
C. Store and transport drugs
D. Dispense drugs to patients
92. Which of the following is an example of a controlled substance?
A. Aspirin
B. Penicillin
C. Insulin
D. Morphine
93. What does the term "generic drug" mean?
A. A drug that is not patented
B. A drug that is sold over-the-counter
C. A drug that is not approved by the FDA
D. A drug that is less effective than its brand-name counterpart
94. The process of converting a drug's chemical name into a branded name is known
as:
A. Patenting
B. Naming
C. Genericizing
D. Branding
95. What is the primary role of a pharmacist in the drug supply chain?
A. Manufacture drugs
B. Prescribe drugs
C. Dispense drugs to patients
D. Regulate drug distribution
96. A prescription drug can be legally dispensed:
A. Only by a physician
B. By any healthcare professional
C. Only with a valid prescription
D. Without a prescription in some cases
97. Which of the following is NOT a type of drug recall?
A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IV
98. The "Drug Supply Chain Security Act" was enacted in which year?
A. 2010
B. 2013
C. 2016
D. 2019
99. Which organization is responsible for the regulation of drug advertising in the
United States?
A. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
C. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
D. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
100. What does the term "off-label use" refer to in the context of drug administration?
A. Using a drug for a purpose other than what it was approved for
B. Using a drug after its expiration date
C. Using a drug without a prescription
D. Using a drug in a clinical trial
101. Which of the following is NOT a common source of drug shortages?
A. Manufacturing issues
B. Raw material shortages
C. Increased demand
D. Decreased demand
102. Which of the following is a strategy used by healthcare providers to mitigate
drug shortages?
A. Stockpiling drugs
B. Switching to alternative therapies
C. Importing drugs from other countries
D. All of the above
103. The "340B Drug Pricing Program" in the United States aims to:
A. Increase competition among drug manufacturers
B. Provide discounted drugs to safety-net healthcare providers
C. Regulate drug advertising
D. Expedite the drug approval process
104. A pharmacy's formulary refers to:
A. The list of drugs stocked by the pharmacy
B. The list of drugs covered by a health insurance plan
C. The list of drugs approved by the FDA
D. The list of generic drugs available in the market
105. What does the term "biosimilar" refer to?
A. A generic version of a biologic drug
B. A drug that is similar in structure to another drug
C. A drug with a similar mechanism of action to another drug
D. A drug that has similar side effects to another drug
106. Which government agency is responsible for regulating drug supply and
administration in Nigeria?
A. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
B. Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH)
C. Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
D. Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
107. Which of the following is NOT a key function of NAFDAC?
A. Registration and regulation of food, drugs, and related products
B. Quality control and standardization of drugs
C. Prescribing drugs to patients
D. Control of drug advertisements and promotions
108. The "National Drug Policy" in Nigeria was first published in which year?
A. 1990
B. 1995
C. 2000
D. 2005
109. Which of the following is NOT a component of Nigeria's National Drug
Policy?
A. Selection of essential drugs
B. Promotion of local drug manufacturing
C. Banning of imported drugs
D. Ensuring drug quality, safety, and efficacy
110. In Nigeria, what is the primary role of the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria
(PCN)?
A. Manufacturing of drugs
B. Regulation of pharmacy education and practice
C. Distribution of drugs to healthcare facilities
D. Prescribing drugs to patients
111. The "Nigeria Essential Drug List" contains:
A. All drugs registered in Nigeria
B. Drugs that are considered most effective and safe for the majority of the
population
C. Only locally manufactured drugs
D. Drugs approved for use in public health facilities only
112. What does the term "drug revolving fund" refer to in Nigeria's healthcare
system?
A. A fund for providing free drugs to patients
B. A fund for subsidizing drug prices
C. A system for managing drug supply and financing at health facilities
D. A fund for investing in drug manufacturing companies
113. Which of the following is a challenge faced by Nigeria's drug supply and
administration system?
A. Counterfeit and substandard drugs
B. Inadequate funding
C. Weak regulatory enforcement
D. All of the above
114. The "Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors" (PPMVs) in Nigeria are:
A. Informal drug sellers
B. Licensed healthcare professionals
C. Government-run pharmacies
D. Traditional medicine practitioners
115. In Nigeria, which healthcare professional is authorized to prescribe drugs?
A. Physicians
B. Nurses
C. Pharmacists
D. Community health workers
116. Which of the following is NOT a strategy for improving drug supply and
administration in Nigeria?
A. Strengthening the capacity of NAFDAC
B. Encouraging self-medication
C. Enhancing public awareness about drug safety
D. Promoting rational drug use
117. The "National Health Insurance Scheme" (NHIS) in Nigeria aims to:
A. Provide free healthcare services to all Nigerians
B. Improve access to quality and affordable healthcare services
C. Cover only the cost of drugs for insured individuals
D. Regulate private health insurance providers
118. Which of the following is a key component of Nigeria's "National Strategic
Health Development Plan"?
A. Achieving universal health coverage
B. Eliminating the informal drug market
C. Privatizing public healthcare facilities
D. Reducing the number of healthcare professionals
119. In the context of Nigeria's healthcare system, what does the acronym "DRF"
stand for?
A. Drug Revolving Fund
B. Drug Regulatory Framework
C. Disease Response Fund
D. Dispensing and Rational Use of Medicines Framework
120. Which international organization provides technical and financial support to
improve drug supply and administration in Nigeria?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
C. World Bank
D. All of the above
121. In Nigeria, what is the primary purpose of the "National Drug Formulary"?
A. To provide a list of all drugs registered in Nigeria
B. To list the drugs that are considered most effective and safe for the majority
of the population
C. To promote the use of locally manufactured drugs
D. To standardize drug treatment guidelines across the country
122. What is the primary role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in regulating
drug supply and administration globally?
A. Setting international drug quality standards
B. Approving new drugs for global use
C. Manufacturing essential drugs
D. Funding national drug regulatory authorities
123. The "International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for
Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use" (ICH) aims to:
A. Harmonize drug approval processes across different countries
B. Promote the use of generic drugs globally
C. Establish a global drug pricing policy
D. Facilitate the international trade of drugs
124. Which international agreement aims to prevent the trade of counterfeit and
substandard drugs?
A. The Paris Agreement
B. The Doha Declaration
C. The TRIPS Agreement
D. The MEDICRIME Convention
125. The "Pharmacovigilance" system is concerned with:
A. Monitoring drug pricing and availability
B. Ensuring the quality of drugs in the market
C. Detecting, assessing, and preventing adverse drug reactions
D. Regulating drug advertisements and promotions
126. What is the primary goal of the "WHO Model List of Essential Medicines"?
A. To provide a list of the most cost-effective drugs for developing countries
B. To promote the use of generic drugs
C. To standardize drug treatment guidelines globally
D. To facilitate the procurement of drugs for healthcare systems
126. The "Good Manufacturing Practices" (GMP) guidelines are intended to ensure:
A. Efficient drug production processes
B. Drug quality and safety during manufacturing
C. Fair drug pricing
D. Timely drug distribution
127. The "Drug Supply Chain Security Act" in the United States focuses on:
A. Regulating drug prices
B. Tracking and tracing drugs throughout the supply chain
C. Banning counterfeit drugs
D. Ensuring drug availability in healthcare facilities
128. Which organization is responsible for monitoring and coordinating global efforts
to combat antimicrobial resistance?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
C. World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)
D. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
129. The "Rational Use of Medicines" framework aims to promote:
A. The use of drugs based on clinical need and evidence
B. Cost-effective drug treatment options
C. The use of locally manufactured drugs
D. Generic drug prescription
130. What does the acronym "QMS" stand for in the context of drug supply and
administration?
A. Quality Management System
B. Quarantine and Management of Stock
C. Quantification and Monitoring of Supply
D. Quality Monitoring and Surveillance
131. The concept of "pharmaceutical care" emphasizes:
A. Providing patients with adequate drug information and counseling
B. Ensuring drug availability in healthcare facilities
C. Reducing drug prices
D. Promoting generic drug use
132. Which global initiative aims to improve access to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and
malaria treatments in low- and middle-income countries?
A. The Global Fund
B. The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
C. The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI)
D. The United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
133. Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a national drug policy?
A. Drug selection and procurement
B. Drug pricing and financing
C. Drug promotion and advertising
D. Drug disposal and destruction
134. The term "pharmacokinetics" refers to:
A. The study of drug interactions in the body
B. The study of drug effects on the body
C. The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
D. The study of drug dosing and administration schedules
135. The "WHO Prequalification Program" aims to:
A. Evaluate the quality of vaccines and medicines for international procurement
B. Ensure the safety of clinical trial participants in developing countries
C. Facilitate access to essential medicines in low-resource settings
D. Train healthcare professionals on rational drug use
136. Which term refers to the practice of using marketing strategies to influence
healthcare professionals' prescribing decisions?
A. Detailing
B. Pharmaceutical promotion
C. Direct-to-consumer advertising
D. Pharmacovigilance
Answer: A. Detailing
137. A "Therapeutic Class" refers to:
A. A group of drugs that share the same mechanism of action
B. A group of drugs used to treat a specific disease or condition
C. A group of drugs manufactured by the same company
D. A group of drugs with similar chemical structures
138. Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of generic drug substitution?
A. Cost savings for patients and healthcare systems
B. Increased access to essential medicines
C. Reduced risk of drug-drug interactions
D. Promotion of rational drug use
139. Which organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to combat
counterfeit and substandard drugs?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
C. World Customs Organization (WCO)
D. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
140. The term "orphan drug" refers to a medication developed for:
A. Rare diseases
B. Neglected tropical diseases
C. Pediatric populations
D. Geriatric populations
141. What is the primary objective of "pharmaceutical care" in a community
pharmacy setting?
A. Providing patients with counseling and education on their medications
B. Maximizing sales and revenue for the pharmacy
C. Ensuring the availability of a wide range of drugs
D. Offering competitive drug pricing
142. The term "rational drug use" involves:
A. Using the most expensive and advanced drugs available
B. Choosing drugs based on evidence, clinical needs, and cost-effectiveness
C. Using generic drugs whenever possible
D. Promoting the use of over-the-counter medications