EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. Which board regulates the practice of pharmacy in Alabama?
A. American Pharmacists Association
B. Alabama Board of Pharmacy
C. FDA
D. DEA
Rationale: The Alabama Board of Pharmacy is the state agency charged
with licensing and regulating pharmacy practice in Alabama.
2. What is the minimum number of internship hours required for pharmacist
licensure in Alabama?
A. 500
B. 1500
C. 1000
D. 1200
Rationale: Alabama requires 1500 internship hours for pharmacist
licensure.
3. Who must sign the initial application for a pharmacy permit?
A. Pharmacy technician
B. Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)
C. Owner only
D. DEA registrant
Rationale: The PIC is responsible for the application and compliance with
pharmacy laws.
,4. A pharmacy permit in Alabama must be renewed every:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 6 months
Rationale: Alabama pharmacy permits renew biennially.
5. Controlled Substance Schedules are established by:
A. Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
B. Alabama Board of Pharmacy
C. Federal Controlled Substances Act
D. State Legislature
Rationale: Federal CSA defines controlled substance schedules; states may
add restrictions.
6. Schedule II drugs in Alabama may be refilled:
A. Up to 5 times
B. Not refilled; new prescription required
C. Up to 3 times
D. Unlimited refills
Rationale: Schedule II prescriptions may not be refilled under federal and
state law.
7. What must be maintained for all controlled substance prescriptions?
A. Insurance claims
B. Original prescription or electronic record
C. Patient acknowledgment
D. Drug sample log
Rationale: Controlled drugs require maintained original/electronic
prescription records.
8. Pharmacists must counsel Medicaid patients:
A. Upon request only
B. On all new prescriptions
C. Only controlled drugs
D. No counseling required
, Rationale: Counseling is mandatory for new prescriptions per OBRA ’90;
Alabama enforces this.
9. Who issues DEA numbers to practitioners?
A. Alabama Board of Pharmacy
B. DEA
C. FDA
D. State Legislature
Rationale: DEA assigns registration numbers for controlled substance
prescribing.
10.An Alabama pharmacy must have a(n):
A. Controlled substances safe only
B. Current Alabama Pharmacy Law book or electronic access
C. Fax machine
D. Patient lounge
Rationale: Pharmacies need ready access to current law/regulations.
11.Which of the following is considered unprofessional conduct?
A. Counseling patients
B. Proper recordkeeping
C. Misbranding drugs
D. Renewing permits timely
Rationale: Misbranding is unlawful and unprofessional.
12.The PIC must report theft of controlled substances to the Board within:
A. 7 days
B. 15 days
C. 10 days
D. 30 days
Rationale: Alabama law requires notification within 10 days.
13.Which form must be used to report theft/loss of controlled substances to
DEA?
A. 222
B. 1060
C. DEA Form 106