2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ big 4 prescribers. Answer: physicians (MD, DO)
podiatrist (DPM)
Dentist (DDS/DDM)
Veterinarians (DVM)
⩥ indiana mid-level practitioners. Answer: APN (NP, certified nurse
midwives, clinical nurse specialists)
PA
optometrists
⩥ filling an Rx for a big 4 prescriber not in Indiana. Answer: can honor,
as long as the prescriptions are valid in the state they were written
may need to call/ access law in another state
⩥ APN practice ability. Answer: can practice independently under a
supervising practitioner
,must have protocol on file with the board
must practice under the scope/ specialty of supervising practitioner
⩥ fill a prescription written by an out of state APN. Answer: we cannot
do (according to the current written law)
can call the office and take a verbal from the supervising practitioner as
long as it isn't a CII
⩥ PA practice ability. Answer: directly supervised by supervising
practitioner (work in the same location and practitioner is available for
assistance in person or via electronic method)
can prescribe within the scope and practice of supervising practitioner
can prescribe CS after registering with DEA/Indiana CSR and have at
least 1800 practice hours
⩥ Optometrist prescribing. Answer: based on a formulary-
independently, dependent with notification, and dependent by consult
currently, all medications on formulary are independently prescribe
⩥ Optometrist prescribing controlled substances. Answer: Tramadol is
the only one on formulary
,optometrist must have DEA number and Indiana CSR
⩥ board of pharmacy definition of practitioner. Answer: "one that holds
a permit or licence"
including pharmacies (the building) and pharmacists who do not practice
clinically but have a license... are subject to discipline by the board
⩥ areas of discipline by BoP. Answer: fraud/ deception in obtaining a
licence
convicted of a crime with direct bearing on ability to practice
knowingly violating federal or state laws related to profession
practicing while unfit to do so
lewd or immoral conduct in delivery of services
allowing name or license to be used by someone else
having disciplinary action taken against them in another state
diverting a drug or device issued for another person
knowingly prescribe, sold, or administered narcotic, addicting, or
dangerous drug to an addict (exc DATA 2000)
not complying with a sanction
engaging in sexual conduct with a patient under the practitioner's care
knowingly collecting a payment from a patient that is owed by the HMO
, assisting someone in an act ground for disciplinary sanction
failing to provide information the IPLA
⩥ T/F your licence can be taken away without due process. Answer: F-
your license is considered a property right and there should be a hearing,
you must be notified of the hearing
⩥ pre-hearing settlement. Answer: can request from the board to resolve
the situation, however the board does not have to grant a settlement
⩥ T/F you can have a lawyer/ legal representation during the process.
Answer: T- it would be wise to do so, even if you are innocent
⩥ licence revocation. Answer: permanently taken away- the licence
number is gone
7 years after revocation, you can apply for a NEW license
⩥ applying for a new license after revocation. Answer: can do so 7 years
after revocation
need to re-take all exams and get a new number