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Washington State DH Drug & Law
Exam: 200 Multiple Choice Questions
with Verified Answers and Detailed
Rationales for Comprehensive Study
Guide Success
SECTION 1: WASHINGTON STATE LAW FOUNDATIONS AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK (Questions 1–
35)
Question 1
What does the acronym RCW stand for in Washington State law?
A) Revised Code of Washington
B) Regulatory Code of Washington
C) Revised Compliance of Washington
D) Regulatory Compliance of Washington
ANS: A
Rationale: RCW stands for Revised Code of Washington. It contains the statutory laws enacted
by the Washington State Legislature. Once legislation is signed by the governor, it becomes law
and is codified into the RCW .
Question 2
What does the acronym WAC stand for in Washington State law?
A) Washington Administrative Code
B) Washington Appellate Code
C) Washington Agency Code
D) Washington Assembly Code
ANS: A
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Rationale: WAC stands for Washington Administrative Code. These are rules written and
adopted by boards, commissions, or the secretary of the Department of Health to provide
interpretive support for the individuals or entities to whom the law applies .
Question 3
An RCW is written by which entity?
A) The Washington State Legislature
B) The Department of Health
C) The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
D) The governor's office
ANS: A
Rationale: RCWs are written by the Washington State Legislature. Once legislation is signed by
the governor, it becomes law .
Question 4
Department of Health rules are written and adopted by which entity?
A) The Washington State Legislature
B) The governor's office
C) A board or commission, or the secretary of the Department of Health
D) The federal government
ANS: C
Rationale: Department of Health rules (WACs) are written and adopted by a board or
commission, or the secretary of the Department of Health .
Question 5
Do WACs (rules) carry the full force of law?
A) Yes, WACs carry full force of law
B) No, WACs are only suggestions
C) No, WACs are advisory only
D) Yes, but only if approved by the governor
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ANS: A
Rationale: Rules or WACs do carry the full force of law. They are not merely suggestions or
advisory documents .
Question 6
What is the normal implementation date for a bill passed by the Washington legislature and
signed by the governor?
A) Effective when signed by the governor
B) An implementation date is usually provided in the bill
C) 90 days after the session
D) With the beginning of the next fiscal year
ANS: B
Rationale: The normal implementation date for a bill that has been passed by the Washington
legislature and signed by the governor is usually provided in the bill itself .
Question 7
Which Washington State RCW chapter contains the Uniform Controlled Substances Act?
A) RCW 18.64
B) RCW 69.50
C) RCW 69.41
D) RCW 18.130
ANS: B
Rationale: RCW 69.50 is the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. This chapter governs controlled
substances in Washington State .
Question 8
Which Washington State RCW chapter governs the practice of pharmacy?
A) RCW 18.64
B) RCW 69.50
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C) RCW 69.41
D) RCW 18.130
ANS: A
Rationale: RCW 18.64 is the chapter that governs the practice of pharmacy in Washington State
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Question 9
Which Washington Administrative Code chapter contains the rules for controlled substances?
A) WAC 246-945
B) WAC 246-858
C) WAC 246-887
D) WAC 246-878
ANS: A
Rationale: WAC 246-945 contains the rules for controlled substances in Washington State .
Question 10
Which Washington Administrative Code chapter contains the rules for pharmacy interns?
A) WAC 246-945
B) WAC 246-858
C) WAC 246-887
D) WAC 246-878
ANS: B
Rationale: WAC 246-858 contains the rules for pharmacy interns in Washington State .
Question 11
What is the definition of "dispense" under Washington law?
A) The interpretation of a prescription and the proper selection, measuring, compounding,
labeling, or packaging necessary to prepare that prescription for delivery
B) The direct application of a drug to a patient
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Washington State DH Drug & Law
Exam: 200 Multiple Choice Questions
with Verified Answers and Detailed
Rationales for Comprehensive Study
Guide Success
SECTION 1: WASHINGTON STATE LAW FOUNDATIONS AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK (Questions 1–
35)
Question 1
What does the acronym RCW stand for in Washington State law?
A) Revised Code of Washington
B) Regulatory Code of Washington
C) Revised Compliance of Washington
D) Regulatory Compliance of Washington
ANS: A
Rationale: RCW stands for Revised Code of Washington. It contains the statutory laws enacted
by the Washington State Legislature. Once legislation is signed by the governor, it becomes law
and is codified into the RCW .
Question 2
What does the acronym WAC stand for in Washington State law?
A) Washington Administrative Code
B) Washington Appellate Code
C) Washington Agency Code
D) Washington Assembly Code
ANS: A
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Rationale: WAC stands for Washington Administrative Code. These are rules written and
adopted by boards, commissions, or the secretary of the Department of Health to provide
interpretive support for the individuals or entities to whom the law applies .
Question 3
An RCW is written by which entity?
A) The Washington State Legislature
B) The Department of Health
C) The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
D) The governor's office
ANS: A
Rationale: RCWs are written by the Washington State Legislature. Once legislation is signed by
the governor, it becomes law .
Question 4
Department of Health rules are written and adopted by which entity?
A) The Washington State Legislature
B) The governor's office
C) A board or commission, or the secretary of the Department of Health
D) The federal government
ANS: C
Rationale: Department of Health rules (WACs) are written and adopted by a board or
commission, or the secretary of the Department of Health .
Question 5
Do WACs (rules) carry the full force of law?
A) Yes, WACs carry full force of law
B) No, WACs are only suggestions
C) No, WACs are advisory only
D) Yes, but only if approved by the governor
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ANS: A
Rationale: Rules or WACs do carry the full force of law. They are not merely suggestions or
advisory documents .
Question 6
What is the normal implementation date for a bill passed by the Washington legislature and
signed by the governor?
A) Effective when signed by the governor
B) An implementation date is usually provided in the bill
C) 90 days after the session
D) With the beginning of the next fiscal year
ANS: B
Rationale: The normal implementation date for a bill that has been passed by the Washington
legislature and signed by the governor is usually provided in the bill itself .
Question 7
Which Washington State RCW chapter contains the Uniform Controlled Substances Act?
A) RCW 18.64
B) RCW 69.50
C) RCW 69.41
D) RCW 18.130
ANS: B
Rationale: RCW 69.50 is the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. This chapter governs controlled
substances in Washington State .
Question 8
Which Washington State RCW chapter governs the practice of pharmacy?
A) RCW 18.64
B) RCW 69.50
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C) RCW 69.41
D) RCW 18.130
ANS: A
Rationale: RCW 18.64 is the chapter that governs the practice of pharmacy in Washington State
.
Question 9
Which Washington Administrative Code chapter contains the rules for controlled substances?
A) WAC 246-945
B) WAC 246-858
C) WAC 246-887
D) WAC 246-878
ANS: A
Rationale: WAC 246-945 contains the rules for controlled substances in Washington State .
Question 10
Which Washington Administrative Code chapter contains the rules for pharmacy interns?
A) WAC 246-945
B) WAC 246-858
C) WAC 246-887
D) WAC 246-878
ANS: B
Rationale: WAC 246-858 contains the rules for pharmacy interns in Washington State .
Question 11
What is the definition of "dispense" under Washington law?
A) The interpretation of a prescription and the proper selection, measuring, compounding,
labeling, or packaging necessary to prepare that prescription for delivery
B) The direct application of a drug to a patient
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