Nebraska Pharmacy Law Section 4 Exam
Questions and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Which of the following statements about cancer drug repository program is/are TRUE?
I. A cancer drug shall only be accepted or dispensed under the program if such drug is in its original,
unopened, sealed, and tamper-evident packaging.
II. A cancer drug packaged in single unit doses may be accepted and dispensed if the outside packaging
is opened but the single-unit-dose packaging is unopened.
III. An injectable cancer drug may be accepted if it does not have temperature requirements other than
controlled room temperature.
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. II and III only
d. All - Answer: Answer: (d) All, [Nebraska Pharmacy Practice Act Statue 71-2426].
A cancer drug shall only be accepted or dispensed under the program if such drug is in its original,
unopened, sealed, and tamper-evident packaging.
A cancer drug packaged in single unit doses may be accepted and dispensed if the outside packaging is
opened but the single-unit-dose packaging is unopened.
There shall be no limitation on the number of doses that can be donated to the program as long as the
donated drugs meet the requirements of this section.
An injectable cancer drug may be accepted if it does not have temperature requirements other than
controlled room temperature.
,Which of the following should be part of a patient's counseling?
I. The name and description of the drug.
II. Techniques for self-monitoring of therapy.
III. Action to be taken in the event of a missed dose.
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. II and III only
d. All - Answer: Answer: (d) All, [Nebraska Pharmacy Practice Act Statue 38-2869(2) and OBRA-90, 42USC
1396r-8(g)(2)(B)].
To optimize drug therapy, a pharmacist shall counsel the patient or patient's agent regarding:
1. the name and description of the drug or device.
2. dosage form, dosage, route of administration, and duration of drug therapy.
3. special direction and precautions for preparation, administration, and use by the patient.
4. common severe side or adverse effects or interactions and therapeutic contraindications that may
occur with the therapy.
5. techniques for self-monitoring of drug therapy.
6. proper storage of medication.
7. refill information.
, 8. action to be taken in the event of a missed dose.
If a pharmacy technician, an accidentally, mixes two bottles of Tylenol syrup with the same strength but
different lot numbers and expiration dates, the resultant mixture should be classified as a(n):
a. Adulterated
b. Misbranded - Answer: Misbranded
Which of the following statements is/are TRUE about an automated medication distribution machine?
I. It may be operated in a hospital or long-term care facility for medication administration pursuant to a
chart order or prescription by a licensed health care professional.
II. Drugs placed in an automated medication distribution machine shall be in the manufacturer's original
packaging or in a unit dose repackaged.
III. The inventory which is transferred to an automated medication distribution machine in a hospital
shall be excluded from the percent of total prescription drug sales revenue.
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. II and III only
d. All - Answer: Answer: (d) All, [Nebraska Pharmacy Practice Act 71-2449].
An automated medication distribution machine may be operated in a hospital or long-term care facility
for medication administration pursuant to a chart order or prescription by a licensed health care
professional.
Drugs placed in an automated medication distribution machine shall be in the manufacturer's original
packaging or in a unit dose repackaged.
Questions and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Which of the following statements about cancer drug repository program is/are TRUE?
I. A cancer drug shall only be accepted or dispensed under the program if such drug is in its original,
unopened, sealed, and tamper-evident packaging.
II. A cancer drug packaged in single unit doses may be accepted and dispensed if the outside packaging
is opened but the single-unit-dose packaging is unopened.
III. An injectable cancer drug may be accepted if it does not have temperature requirements other than
controlled room temperature.
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. II and III only
d. All - Answer: Answer: (d) All, [Nebraska Pharmacy Practice Act Statue 71-2426].
A cancer drug shall only be accepted or dispensed under the program if such drug is in its original,
unopened, sealed, and tamper-evident packaging.
A cancer drug packaged in single unit doses may be accepted and dispensed if the outside packaging is
opened but the single-unit-dose packaging is unopened.
There shall be no limitation on the number of doses that can be donated to the program as long as the
donated drugs meet the requirements of this section.
An injectable cancer drug may be accepted if it does not have temperature requirements other than
controlled room temperature.
,Which of the following should be part of a patient's counseling?
I. The name and description of the drug.
II. Techniques for self-monitoring of therapy.
III. Action to be taken in the event of a missed dose.
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. II and III only
d. All - Answer: Answer: (d) All, [Nebraska Pharmacy Practice Act Statue 38-2869(2) and OBRA-90, 42USC
1396r-8(g)(2)(B)].
To optimize drug therapy, a pharmacist shall counsel the patient or patient's agent regarding:
1. the name and description of the drug or device.
2. dosage form, dosage, route of administration, and duration of drug therapy.
3. special direction and precautions for preparation, administration, and use by the patient.
4. common severe side or adverse effects or interactions and therapeutic contraindications that may
occur with the therapy.
5. techniques for self-monitoring of drug therapy.
6. proper storage of medication.
7. refill information.
, 8. action to be taken in the event of a missed dose.
If a pharmacy technician, an accidentally, mixes two bottles of Tylenol syrup with the same strength but
different lot numbers and expiration dates, the resultant mixture should be classified as a(n):
a. Adulterated
b. Misbranded - Answer: Misbranded
Which of the following statements is/are TRUE about an automated medication distribution machine?
I. It may be operated in a hospital or long-term care facility for medication administration pursuant to a
chart order or prescription by a licensed health care professional.
II. Drugs placed in an automated medication distribution machine shall be in the manufacturer's original
packaging or in a unit dose repackaged.
III. The inventory which is transferred to an automated medication distribution machine in a hospital
shall be excluded from the percent of total prescription drug sales revenue.
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. II and III only
d. All - Answer: Answer: (d) All, [Nebraska Pharmacy Practice Act 71-2449].
An automated medication distribution machine may be operated in a hospital or long-term care facility
for medication administration pursuant to a chart order or prescription by a licensed health care
professional.
Drugs placed in an automated medication distribution machine shall be in the manufacturer's original
packaging or in a unit dose repackaged.
