Practice Questions Flashcards
What would be the first priority for an investigator when a subject wishes to withdraw prematurely from the trial?
Try to obtain the subjects reason for withdrawal
A CRO recently switched from paper CRF to an EDC system. The EDC system must conform to the established requirements for:
Validation, accuracy, reliability, completeness
Part of a sponsor’s responsibility pertaining to electronic trial data handling is to…
Maintain an audit trail, data trail, and edit trail
A research subject’s responsibilities for study participation should be described in the…
ICF
What document would an investigator reference to learn more about the previous clinical and nonclinical results of studies of the IP?
Investigators brochure
During a multi site clinical study, whose responsibility is it to report subject recruitment rate?
CRA
An unconscious adult subject was enrolled in a study after obtaining consent from an LAR, and protocol therapy was initiated. The subject showed significant improvement in his clinical condition, and regained consciousness. The Investigator should inform the subject about the study and…
Obtain consent from the subject for the study
A site is in the start up phase of an industry sponsored phase 3 trial, and has received IRB approval. The site can begin enrolling subjects after…
A signed clinical trial agreement between the site and sponsor is in place
A site is screening potential subjects for a study looking at mild cognitive impairment. One of the inclusion criteria is a score of 25 or less on a psychometric test, a research specific tool which measures cognitive ability. Which of the following individuals can administer the psychometric test to the potential subjects?
A research assistant who is certified to administer the psychometric test
A research study, in which there is no intended clinical benefit to the subject, is being submitted to the IRB. What benefit information should be included in the ICF?
Wording indicating that there is no expected benefit should be included
A CRA notices during an onsite visit that the date on IRB approval letter for a protocol is prior to the effective date indicated on the cover page of the protocol and the signatures of the investigator and sponsor. What should the CRA do first?
Confirm dates of initial receipt of the sponsor protocol and the IRB submission dates.
In a multi arm, randomized clinical trial, one arm of the protocol was terminated due to an increased risk of cancer in subjects. Who is responsible for providing a written report to the IRB?
PI
Prior to archiving a study, documentation of IP destruction at the site should be filed in the study files of the…
PI and Sponsor
During a monitoring visit, what records would a CRA reference to verify a subject’s compliance to the study visit schedule and assessments?
Electronic medical record
New safety information has become available from the Sponsor about the IP being used in a clinical trial. The investigator must…
Submit a revised ICF to the IRB noting the new safety information
Per ICH, an IRB must keep correspondence for at least how long after the completion of a clinical trial?
3 years
Why would an impartial witness be needed during the consent process for an illiterate subject?
To observe the consent process
A study which seeks to determine the ideal dose and regimen of a new IP to treat hypothyroidism is considered to be what phase?
Phase II
After completion of a study, the final trial close out monitoring report prepared by the CRA should be filed in which of the following stakeholder files?
Sponsors
A blood sample collection is required to screen for bloodborne pathogens before subject could be enrolled in a study. Where will subjects find information of the procedures and any foreseeable risks or inconveniences?
ICF
When should a research study involving human subjects be registered in a publicly accessible database?
Before recruiting the first subject
In the case of an incapacitated subject, who should receive a copy of the signed and dated ICF?
The subjects legally acceptable representative
A medical student is approached by a faculty member for possible participation in cricothyroidotomy simulation research study. Which of the following increases risk to the study?
Consenting in the presence of figure of authority
The clinical trial phase that focuses on safety and human pharmacology in healthy volunteers.
Phase I
Who is ultimately responsible for all aspects of the research conducted at a site?
PI
Define GCP
An international quality standard that is provided by ICH E6(2) describing safety, accuracy of trials and credibility of data
What event resulted in the Nuremburg Cod of 1949?
Nazi Medical Experiments
Which signatures are required by ICH Guidelines to be on the Informed Consent Form (ICF)?
a. The investigator
b. The person who conducted the informed consent discussion
c. The investigator and the subject
d. The subject
The person who conducted the informed consent discussion & the subject
Whose responsibility is it to safeguard the rights and safety of subjects in clinical trials? (Select all that apply)
a. The investigator
b. The sponsor
c. The IRB/IEC
d. The subjects’ general practitioner(GP)
The investigator, The sponsor & The IRB/IEC
Which hospital personnel are normally directly involved in a clinical trial? (Select all that apply)
a. Research nurses
b. The sponsor
c. Pharmacists
d. Hospital orderlies
Research nurses, Pharmacists
Who does the investigator need to inform if he/she deviates from the protocol? (Select all that apply)
a. The sponsor
b. The regulatory authorities
c. The office staff
d. The IRB/IEC
The sponsor, The regulatory authorities, The IRB/IEC
Who should have access to the trial files? (Select all that apply)
a. The subiect
b. The monitor
c. The investigator
d. The pharmacist
The monitor, The investigator
An Adverse Event (AE) that is severe in intensity:
a. Is always classified as serious
b. Is never classified as serious
c. May not meet the definition of serious
d. Should be submitted to the sponsor within 24 hours
May not meet the definition of serious
Which of the following is always true?
a. Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are evidence that the drug is working
b. An Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) is an Adverse Event (AE)
c. An Adverse Event (AE) is an Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)
d. Adverse Events (AEs) are less frequently observed in placebo arms.
An Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) is an Adverse Event (AE)
Which of the following tasks is the investigator responsible for? (Select all that apply)
a. Treating the subject if an Adverse Event (A) occurs in the case the investigator is a qualified physician or dentist
b. Make reasonable efforts to ascertain the reasons for a subject’s premature withdrawal from the trial
c. Encouraging subjects to report all Adverse Events (AEs)
d. Upon permission of the subject, inform primary physician of subject’s participation in the trial
a. Treating the subject if an Adverse Event (A) occurs in the case the investigator is a qualified physician or dentist
b. Make reasonable efforts to ascertain the reasons for a subject’s premature withdrawal from the trial
c. Encouraging subjects to report all Adverse Events (AEs)
d. Upon permission of the subject, inform primary physician of subject’s participation in the trial
Why is it a good idea to develop standard procedures? (Select all that apply)
a. To assign responsibility
b. To promote compliance
c. To ensure that the trial is run consistently
d. To practice logical thinking skills
a. To assign responsibility
b. To promote compliance
c. To ensure that the trial is run consistently
A non-English speaking subject has responded to a recruitment ad to participate in a trial for treatment of her diabetes. She arrives at the site with her daughter who is fluent in English. The informed consent forms are only available in English. What actions are compliant with GCP?
a. Find a member of the clinic staff who speaks the same language as the subject to serve as the interpreter.
b. Contact the IRB/IC and ask for an exemption to screen subject.
c. Call the sponsor to request a translation of the informed consent.
d. Ask the subject’s daughter to serve as interpreter and read the consent form to the subject.
c. Call the sponsor to request a translation of the informed consent.
The investigator at a big research center asked the monitor to complete the drug accountability forms as the site staff was not able to complete this on time before the Quality Control (QC) visit of the monitor. How should the monitor respond best?
a. The monitor should not respond and ask advice from their manager on how to act.
b. The monitor should refuse kindly and ask the site staff to complete the drug accountability forms.
c. The monitor should do as the investigator asks because the investigator is the leader of the trial.
d. The monitor should suggest to collaborate with the site staff and complete the drug accountability forms together at the occasion of the site visit.
b. The monitor should refuse kindly and ask the site staff to complete the drug accountability forms.
An investigator is willing to lead the conduct of a clinical trial if the sponsor allows deviations from the protocol to accommodate the trial subjects. How should the sponsor react to this request?
a. The sponsor should refuse this request as no protocol changes are ever allowed.
b. The sponsor should state that each request would need to be considered for a possible amendment prior to allowing any deviations.
c. The sponsor should ask the local regulatory bodies for advice.
d. The sponsor should allow this as the investigator is responsible for trial conduct.
b. The sponsor should state that each request would need to be considered for a possible amendment prior to allowing any deviations.
During a routine monitoring visit the monitor finds out the Informed Consent Form (ICF) of one of the subjects enrolled in the trial was NOT personally dated by the subject. What is the BEST corrective action to be taken by the monitor?
a. The monitor should leave as is and make a note of it in the monitoring visit report.
b. The monitor should ask the site staff to inform the IRB/IEC of the error.
c. The monitor should ask the site staff to discuss the issue with the subject and document the discussion in the source documents.
d. The monitor should ask the site staff to take action and have the subject date personally and provide an explanation of the change on the original IF.
d. The monitor should ask the site staff to take action and have the subject date personally and provide an explanation of the change on the original ICF.
A Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) adjusted the dose of the Investigational Product (IP) for subject as the subject was suffering from Adverse Events (AEs) like headaches and vomiting. When is a CRC allowed to do this task?
a. Only when the CRC is a qualified physician
b. Only under the supervision of another site staff member who is named on the signature and delegation log
c. Never
d. Always; patient safety comes first
a. Only when the CRC is a qualified physician
A monitor is making corrections on the Case Report Form (CRF) during a monitoring visit and asks the site staff (as identified on the signature and delegation log) to sign and date these corrections.
This is an accepted way of working because:
a. Anybody can complete the CRF
b. The sponsor is ultimately responsible for the quality of the trial data and the investigator only needs to document the corrections.
c. It does not matter who makes the corrections on the CRF (sponsor representatives or ite staff identified on the signature and delegation log) as long as they are made when necessary, endorsed by the investigator, and documented.
d. The monitor is best suited to make those changes because he/she is considered the experts on the protocol.
c. It does not matter who makes the corrections on the CRF (sponsor representatives or ite staff identified on the signature and delegation log) as long as they are made when necessary, endorsed by the investigator, and documented.
In general, unused investigational drugs:
a. Can be kept for the next study
b. Can be destroyed by the investigator or pharmacy
c. Can be re-dispensed by the pharmacy
d. Must be returned to the sponsor
d. Must be returned to the sponsor
How long is the follow up period for subjects after Adverse Events (AEs)?
a. One vear
b. It is specified in the protocol
c. Two years
d. Six months
b. It is specified in the protocol
Which of the following statements would be unacceptable in a consent form?
a. In the event of any injury related to this research, you will be given medical treatment.
b. I waive any possibility of compensation for injuries that I may receive as a result of participation in this research.
c. Your participation in this research is voluntary. If you choose not to participate but change your mind later, your decision will not affect your relationship with your doctor.
b. I waive any possibility of compensation for injuries that I may receive as a result of participation in this research.
One of the primary purposes of a Phase I study is to:
a. Demonstrate long term safety and efficacy
b. Determine the metabolic and pharmacologic action of the drug in humans
c. Demonstrate efficacy within the established safe dose range
d. Gather information on additional indications for the drug
Determine the metabolic and pharmacologic action of the drug in humans
What is the purpose of the ‘Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB)’?
a. To approve the trial protocol
b. To ensure that the monitor is performing his/her duties correctly
c. To assess the progress of a clinical trial, the safety data, and the critical efficacy endpoints
d. To ensure the accuracy of data and to carry out data analysis
c. To assess the progress of a clinical trial, the safety data, and the critical efficacy endpoints
What does the IRB/IC evaluate? (select all that apply)
a. The subject-selection procedure
b. The rights, safety, and well-being of the subjects participating in the trial
c. The scientific tenability of the trial
d. The contract between the sponsor and investigator
a. The subject-selection procedure
b. The rights, safety, and well-being of the subjects participating in the trial
c. The scientific tenability of the trial
Which of the following documents is the investigator obliged to comply with during the trial? (select all that apply)
a. The sponsor’s desire to present the investigational product in the best possible light
b. All applicable laws and regulations
c. ICH-GCP
d. The trial protocol
b. All applicable laws and regulations
c. ICH-GCP
d. The trial protocol
What is the purpose of the initiation visit? (Select all that apply)
a. To carry out source documentation verification
b. To review standard procedures
c. To review the blank Case Report Forms (CRFs)
d. To review the protocol
b. To review standard procedures
c. To review the blank Case Report Forms (CRFs)
d. To review the protocol
Who is ultimately responsible for Source Data Verification (SDV)?
a. The coordinator
b. The subject
c. The monitor
d. The investigator
c. The monitor
T/F Every research study involving human subjects must be registered in a publicly accessible database before recruitment of the first subject.
True
The Declaration of Helsinki was developed by:
a. The Nuremberg tribunal
b. The World Medical Association
c. The government of Finland
d. The American Medical Association
b. The World Medical Association
This phase determines therapeutic benefit and is usually done in a larger, specific population.
a. Phase 1
b. Phase 2
c. Phase 3
d. Phase 4
c. Phase 3
This phase begins after drug approval and explores therapeutic use:
a. Phase 1
b. Phase 2
c. Phase 3
d. Phase 4
d. Phase 4
This is the most typical study. Investigates human pharmacology. It is the initial administration or an investigational new drug into humans. It is most commonly done in healthy subjects.
a. Phase 1
b. Phase 2
c. Phase 3
d. Phase 4
a. Phase 1
Providing a unified standard for Europe US, and Japan to facilitate the acceptance of clinical trials is the…
a. Mission statement of the ICH
b. Mission statement of the Declaration of Helsinki
a. Mission statement of the ICH
During the trial, who is responsible for communicating with the IRB/IC?
a. The pharmacist
b. The sponsor
c. The monitor
d. The investigator
d. The investigator
Which of the following individuals could be members of an IRB/IC? (Select all that apply)
a. The sponsor
b. Lay people
c. Trial Subjects
d. Medical professionals
b. Lay people
d. Medical professionals
In what format should approval be received from the IRB/IEC?
a. Electronic
b. Verbal
c. Personal
d. Written
d. Written
How can an Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) be defined?
a. As an investigational drug that requires a second drug to be taken in order for the first one to be effective
b. As a noxious and unintended response to the investigational drug
c. As a positive response to the investigational drug
d. As an investigational drug that prevents any other drug from being effective
b. As a noxious and unintended response to the investigational drug
Which of the following would be most appropriate for Adverse Event (A) reporting?
a. Telling subjects to only report Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
b. Documenting and reporting all Adverse Events (As). However trivial they may appear to be
c. Only documenting Adverse Events (AEs) if more than one subject reports the event
d. Only informing subjects about the Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) that are likely to occur
b. Documenting and reporting all Adverse Events (As). However trivial they may appear to be
Which of the following criteria is described in ICH-GCP as necessary for classifying an Adverse Event
(AE) as an Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)?
a. That a causal relationship is at least a reasonable possibility
b. That a causal relationship is a definite possibility
c. That a causal relationship is a strong possibility
d. That a causal relationship is a very strong possibility
a. That a causal relationship is at least a reasonable possibility
Why is an estimand useful?
Estimands can be a useful way of
- clarifying the exact research question being evaluated in a study to specify target attributes
- avoid misinterpretation
- to ensure that study methods are aligned to the overall study objectives.
How are treatment effects measured in a clinical trial?
Estimating outcomes, collecting and analyzing data
What information needs to be included in the subject’s medical records? (Select all that apply)
a. Medical history
b. Occurrence of AE’s
c. Randomization number
d. Name of the monitor
a. Medical history
b. Occurrence of AE’s
c. Randomization number
Which groups of potential subjects are mentioned in ICH-GCP as being ‘vulnerable subjects’? (Select all that apply)
a. Junior members of the medical profession
b. People with heart conditions
c. Employees of the pharmaceutical industry
d. Members of the armed forces
a. Junior members of the medical profession
c. Employees of the pharmaceutical industry
d. Members of the armed forces
Who conducts clinical research Quality Control (QC) activities?
a. Investigator
b. Inspector
c. Monitor
d. Site staff
c. Monitor
T/F According to the Declaration of Helsinki, physicians may use an unproven intervention.
True
What is the minimum amount of time after formal discontinuation of the clinical development of an investigational product that essential documents should be retained according to ICH-GCP?
a. 16 years after the last marketing application approval in an ICH-GCP region
b. 4 years after the last marketing application approval in an ICH-GCP region
c. 2 years after the last marketing application approval in an ICH-GCP region
d. 8 years after the last marketing application approval in an ICH-GCP region
c. 2 years after the last marketing application approval in an ICH-GCP region
T/F Medical research with a vulnerable group is only justified if the research is responsive to the health needs or priorities of this group and it cannot be carried out in a non-vulnerable group. In addition, this group should stand to benefit from the knowledge, practices or interventions that result from the research.
True