Quiz 15, Chapter 16

Question 1

How do companies use prescriber data?

Answer 1

To conduct research.

Question 2

Under PhRMA Code, it is acceptable for modest meals to be provided for staff members attending educational events.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Under AMA Guidelines on Gifts to Physicians from Industry, it is acceptable to only give gifts to doctors with high prescribing volumes.

Answer 3

False.

Question 4

According to PhRMA Code, sales reps are allowed to provide modest meals to staff members attending educational events.

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

The PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals is only voluntary and not mandatory.

Answer 5

True.

Question 6

Pens and clipboards designed to be used by patients in doctors’ offices is considered acceptable under PhRMA Code.

Answer 6

False.

Question 7

Under PhRMA Code, what is one example of an acceptable patient education item?

Answer 7

An anatomical model valued under $100.

Question 8

A company is never to provide entertainment or recreational activities to healthcare practitioners.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

Under PhRMA Code, may a company sponsor a lunch at a 3-day conference if part of it includes an educational program for which attendees may choose to receive CME credit?

Answer 9

Yes, but only if the lunch is clearly separate from the CME portion of the conference.

Question 10

What is the name of the arm of the Department of Health and Human Services that investigates regulatory infractions, provides compliance advice, and brings enforcement actions?

Answer 10

Office of Inspector General.