PPLE - Final Exam Practice Questions Module 1

B (Module 1: Lecture 1)

When analyzing the relationship between law and ethics, which of the following is true?

A. They are largely distinct, with little overlap

B. Law is a subset of ethics

C. Ethics is a subset of law

D. They are completely distinct with no overlap

C (Module 1: Lecture 1)

Healthcare focuses on:

A. What is/are

B. What ought/should be

C. What is and ought

D. What may or may not

C (Module 1: Lecture 1)

Which of the following is the most important aspect of deontological ethics?

A. Consequences of an act

B. Good moral character

C. Motives and intentions

D. Settling contentious moral conflicts

D (Module 1: Lecture 1)

Which of the following correctly defines the respect for persons concept?

A. Act so that you could will your action to be a universal rule for anyone in the same situation.

B. A person with good moral character will do the right thing

C. Decisions about what is or isn't ethical is about consequences of an act.

D. Always treat persons as ends in themselves, never as means to an end

A (Module 1: Lecture 1)

Good moral character is the central component to which of the following?

A. Virtue Ethics

B. Utilitarian Ethics

C. Deontological Ethics

D. Common Law Ethics

B (Module 1: Lecture 1)

Which of the following theorizes that humans possess intrinsic values that govern our reasoning and behavior?

A. Common Law Ethics

B. Natural Law Ethics

C. Virtue Ethics

D. Deontological Ethics

C (Module 1: Lecture 1)

Which major bioethics principle calls for the fair allocation of benefits and burdens on the patient?

A. Beneficence

B. Veracity

C. Justice

D. Non-malficence

A (Module 1: Lecture 1)

Which major bioethics principle means to tell the truth?

A. Veracity

B. Fidelity

C. Autonomy

D. Beneficence

B (Module 1: Lecture 1)

In the context of healthcare ethics, including pharmacist ethics, which of the following is the specific type of justice intended in the American Pharmacist Association Code of Ethics?

A. Retributive Justice

B. Distributive Justice

C. Poetic Justice

D. Criminal Justice

C (Module 1: Lecture 1)

Which of the following is true regarding ethics and law?

A. We must (shall) observe both legal and ethical obligations.

B. The goal of ethics is merely to avoid punishment by exceeding minimal standards.

C. Failing to observe codes of ethics may result in informal criticism and degrees of ostracization

D. We "ought" to follow the law but "must (shall)" observe the codes of ethics

A (Module 1: Lecture 2)

How many United States Senators does each state in the union have?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 4-5

D. Varies by population of each state

D (Module 1: Lecture 2)

How many members of the United States House of Representative does each state have?

A. 2

B. 10

C. 29

D. Varies by population of each state

D (Module 1: Lecture 2)

A new bill was recently debated and voted on in the Senate Small Business Committee. Assuming this bill has not been seen yet by the House, what is the next step in the legislative process?

A. It is considered by the House Small Business Committee.

B. It is voted on by all 100 senators on the Senate floor.

C. The president signs it into law or vetoes it.

D. The majority leader of the senate places the bill on the calendar for a vote at a later date/time.

B (Module 1: Lecture 2)

In order for Congress to override a presidential veto there must be support from:

A. A simple majority of the House and 2/3 of the Senate

B. A 2/3 majority of the House and Senate

C. A 2/3 majority of the House and 3/5 majority of the Senate

D. A 3/5 majority of the House and a 2/3 majority the Senate

C (That won't be on the exam)

BONUS:

There is one state in the union without a bicameral legislature. Which is it?

A. Alaska

B. Hawaii

C. Nebraska

D. Rhode Island

A (Module 1: Lecture 2)

Mary is a pharmacist employed by XYZ Pharmacy. She misfills a prescription, and John is injured as a result. In order to bring a suit against Mary or the pharmacist, John must have _______.

A. standing

B. voire dire

C. stare decisis

D. summary judgement

C (Module 1: Lecture 2)

The case of Lee vs DrugMe Corporation involves a patient suing a pharmacy, and was filed in state court. This is:

A. Either a criminal or civil action

B. A criminal action

C. A civil action

D. An administrative action

B (Module 1: Lecture 2)

There are Federal and State Courts, both of which have trial courts. In a lawsuit based on the negligent filling of a prescription, which of the following best describes the choice of court in which the plaintiff may file a suit alleging malpractice?

A. If the lawsuit is for more than $10,000 it MUST be filed in Federal Court; if it is for $10,000 or less, it MUST be filed in State Court.

B. There are several qualifications to enter Federal Court, including parties from different states and federal constitutional question or federal law. If these requirements are not met, the plaintiff must file in State Court.

C. The Plaintiff has the absolute right to choose either the State or Federal Courts, without qualification. The same facts will allow the plaintiff to enter the State or Federal Court.

D. If the lawsuit is against only one defendant, it must be filed in State Court

C (Module 1: Lecture 2)

Congress enacts:

A. laws and regulations

B. ordinances

C. laws

D. regulations

D (Module 1: Lecture 2)

Which of the following is true of a civil lawsuit?

A. The defendant is charged with a crime against society

B. They may result in license suspension or revocation

C. A defendant is determined as guilty or not guilty

D. The objective is to compensate injured parties

B (Module 1: Lecture 2)

How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?

A. 6

B. 9

C. 10

D. 12

B (Thomas and Ginsburg are the next two highest in seniority; Rhenquist was the chief justice until his retirement, paving the way for the Roberts appointment by President Bush 43)

BONUS:

Who is the chief justice of the United States Supreme Court?

A. Ruth Bader Ginsburg

B. John Roberts

C. Clarence Thomas

D. William Rhenquist

B (Module 1: Lecture 2)

Below the United States Supreme Court are 12 Circuit Courts of Appeal. Which circuit is Florida in?

A. 3rd

B. 5th

C. 9th

D. 10th

D (Module 1: Lecture 2)

Which type of courts are limited to certain types of cases such as those concerning admiralty law and patent law?

A. United States Supreme Court

B. United States Circuit Courts of Appeal

C. United States District Courts

D. Specialty Courts

C (Module 1: Lecture 2)

A pharmacist misfilled a prescription for patient SA, resulting in SA's severe hypotension and subsequent hospitalization. Under the terms of the statute of limitations, how long does SA have to file a case against the pharmacist?

A. 6 months

B. 1 year

C. 2 years

D. 10 years

B (Module 1: Lecture 2)

Which of the following is a statement by a court notifying the defendant of a suit?

A. Complaint

B. Summons

C. Subpoena

D. Deposition

C (Module 1: Lecture 2)

Failure to answer to a subpoena may result in which of the following?

A. Penalty of purjury

B. Mistrial

C. Contempt of Court

D. Hung Jury

C (Module 1: Lecture 2)

During Voir Dire Examination, what takes place?

A. The testimony of witnesses under oath

B. The testimony of the defendant under oath

C. The questioning of potential jurors

D. The collection of evidence and facts to be presented in court

B (3 for a misdemeanor; 6 for a felony; 10 for capital punishment)

BONUS:

How many peremptory rejections are allowed in a misdemeanor trial in Florida?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 6

D. 10

A (Module 1: Lecture 2)

Which of the following statements regarding judicial procedures is true?

A. Judgement notwithstanding verdict is when the judge rules against the jury's verdict.

B. Any attempt to restrict evidence into the record can result in a mistrial.

C. A motion for directed verdict is brought after all evidence has been introduced, while a motion for summary judgement may be brought before.

D. Proof of guilt in a criminal court must be based on a preponderance of evidence.

C (Module 1: Lecture 2)

Assume that the Supreme Court of Florida issued an opinion that pharmacists have a legal duty to warn the prescriber and the patient if a prescription is written for a dangerously high dosage. The opinion:

A. is merely an advisory opinion and carries no precedential authority

B. would be binding on all lower courts in every state

C. would be binding on all lower courts in Florida

D. would be considered by lower courts in Florida but is not binding

D (Module 1: Reading)

Administrative agencies are:

A. housed under the legislative branch of government

B. created by the judicial branch of government

C. created by the executive branch of government

D. housed under the executive branch of government

C (Module 1: Reading)

In part, antibiotics are regulated as prescription-only products because their indiscriminate use could lead to increased resistance in the population. This reason to regulate antibiotics can be best described under the market failure of:

A. Information asymmetry

B. Natural monopolies

C. Externalities

D. Public Goods

D (Module 1: Reading)

Orphan drugs are for diseases that affect 200,000 people or less in the United States per year, and as a result, private entities don't produce them since there's little to no incentive. Increased patent life and tax incentives for orphan drugs helps to remedy this market failure of:

A. Information asymmetry

B. Natural monopolies

C. Externalities

D. Public Goods

B (Module 1: Reading)

It's fairly easy and not too expensive to provide utilities to people such as electricity and water. However, the pipe lines and power lines take tremendous time, resources, and money to put in place. This scenario describes which type of market failure?

A. Information asymmetry

B. Natural monopolies

C. Externalities

D. Public Goods

B (Module 1: Reading)

Which amendment of the US Constitution applied the Bill of Rights to the individual state governments?

A. 10th

B. 14th

C. 12th

D. 25th

A (Module 1: Reading)

Which of the following is the lowest in the hierarchical order of statutes? (In other words, which applies to the smallest amount of people?)

A. Ordinances

B. State Legislation

C. Federal Statutes

D. State Constitutions

A (Module 1: Reading)

Under the _____ amendment of the US Constitution, states have the power to legislate in all areas except those prohibited or given to Congress by the US Constitution.

A. 10th

B. 14th

C. 12th

D. 25th

B (Module 1: Reading)

Which administrative agency administers the federal Controlled Substances Act?

A. FDA

B. DEA

C. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

D. FTC

C (Module 1: Reading)

Which of the following administrative agencies is NOT housed in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)?

A. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

C. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

D. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

A (Module 1: Reading)

The term for law developed from judicial opinions is:

A. Common Law

B. Stare decisis

C. Natural Law

D. Precedent