Vermont laws UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Definitions - CORRECT ANSWER - o Blood: for transfusion/mftr'ing
o Blood component: separated
o Disciplinary action/cases: different sanctions/actions taken by the board against a licensee
o Dispense/dispensing: prep and delivery of rx ordered by md in suitable labeled container to
patient
o Drug outlet: any authorized center engaged in dispensing/delivery/distribution of rx's
o Financial interest: practitioner of pharmacy or investor or relative
o Manufacturer: anyone who mftrs, prepares, propagates, cmpds, processes, packages,
repackages, labels drug
o Pharmacy tech: performs tasks relative to dispensing under the supervision of rph
o Practice of pharmacy: interpretation/evaluation of rx order, etc
o Practitioner: (Quebec included) permitted by license to dispense, conduct research, or
administer drugs
o Prescription drug: any human drug required by federal law/regulation to be dispensed only by
rx
o Wholesale distribution: distribution of rx drugs to anyone other than consumer/pt except
intracompany sales, for own use, charitable organization, 1 retail to another retail, drug samples,
by a prescription, blood, or for transport
Vermont board of pharmacy - CORRECT ANSWER - -7 members: 5 Rphs (5 yrs of
experience in pharmacy in VT) and 2 members of public with
- Appointed by governor
- Action taken by majority vote of members present
-no financial interest in pharmacy
Powers/Duties/Limitations of the board - CORRECT ANSWER - o Scope of practice of
pharmacy
o Obtaining license qualifications
,o Appeal explanations
o Pharmacy tech rules
o Standards for recognition/approval of pharmacy school whose graduates want to be licensed in
VT
o Enforce provisions of conduct/competence of rphs and suspension/revocation/restriction of
licenses
o Establish internship programand requirements for practical training: 50% of internship, intern
should compound, dispense, inventory, maintain records under RPh supervision, Collect info on
available internships and give info to interns; 1000 hours can be from "concurrent time"/rotations
that lead to pharmacy degree or by equivalent service by branch in US armed forces
o Should make exams available at least 2x/year
o Enact rules for CE requirements and approve CE programs
o Have the power to investigate alleged violations of provision
o Can develop procedures for pilot experiments at < 3 pharmacies for < 2 years. Have to report
findings to house/senate on Dec. 1.
o Licensed drug outlets can sell/distribute non-rx drugs w/o supervision of Rph.
Regarding meds, drugs, devices, and other materials: - CORRECT ANSWER --
Regulation of sale/dispensing of meds and the right to seize it if found to be detrimental (then
have hearing)
-Specifications of the minimum professional/technical equipment, environment supplies, and
procedures for compounding/dispensing
- Control of purity/quality of meds
- Issue registration certificates/licenses to drug outlets
- Criteria for standardized tamper-resistant rx pad - consulted by affected parties
Unlawful practice: starting here is fixed - CORRECT ANSWER - -No unlicensed RPh can
practice pharmacy except MDs, dentists, etc that are licensed under the laws of the state in their
scope of practice.
-Criminal action may be made by board against any unlawful engagement of the practice of
pharmacy.
,Qualifications of licensure: applicants for licensure by exam shall: - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Attained the age of majority (18+ y.o.)
-Cannot have past felony conviction related to practice of pharmacy
-Cannot have suspension, revocation, or restriction of a license to practice health-related
regulated profession with past 5 yrs.
-Graduated and received professional undergraduate degree from school approved by board or
foreign-trained applicants successfully past equivalency test. -May have personal interview to
demonstrate oral comprehension of English.
-Completed internship program or demonstrated pharmacy practice experience.
-Successfully passed board exam. Exams administered at least 2x/year.
-Board can endorse an applicant who is licensed under law of another state, but equal to those of
this state
-Licensing standards made by board should be fair/reasonable and should not limit # of licensees
-If licensee has principal place of business, license should be prominently displayed there.
Pharmacy techs; qualifications for registration: - CORRECT ANSWER - -Have to be
registered by the board
-Must not have engaged in acts that affect the ability to practice as pharmacy tech
-Paid fee
Pharmacy techs; nondiscretionary tasks/supervision: - CORRECT ANSWER - -Can
perform packaging/other mandatory tasks only while assisting and under supervision of RPh
-Pharmacist has to be on duty
-Cannot make any professional judgment that requires a RPh
-Board can adopt rules to specify pharmacy tech tasks
-Must submit an application for registration with Board before is a pharmacy tech. Pending
approval a tech can work up to 30 days or until make decision
-Pharmacist on duty directly responsible for tech. -Pharmacist must be on premise and must
verify rx before given to patient.
Renewal of licenses and reinstatement: - CORRECT ANSWER - Renewal of licenses:
, -Pharmacist/pharmacy tech must renew license every 2 years (biennially) by date established by
director of office - board renews license
Reinstatement:
-Board may renew a lapsed license upon payment of required fee and the late renewal penalty
-Have CEs and other requirements done
-Board should not require payment of renewal fees during years which license was lapsed
Fees: - CORRECT ANSWER - Initial application:
-RPh: $110
-Retail/Institutional/Mftring drug outlets: $300
-Wholesale drug outlet: $600
-Investigative/research project: $300
-Pharmacy tech: $50
Biennial renewal:
-RPh: $100
-Retail/Institutional/Mftring/wholesale drug outlets: $300
-Investigative/research project: $300
-Pharmacy tech: $60
-Pharmacy reinspection: $100
Unprofessional conduct: - CORRECT ANSWER - -Board can refuse to issue/renew or
suspend/revoke/restrict the license if:
- There is unprofessional conduct which is defined by rules/regulations of board
-Incapacity of a nature that prevents RPh from practicing pharmacy with reasonable skill,
competence, and safety to public
-Fraud/intentional misrepresentation when issued/renewed license
-Engaging/aiding and abetting a person to practice pharmacy w/o a license
-Found by the board to be in violation of any provisions of rules/regs
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Definitions - CORRECT ANSWER - o Blood: for transfusion/mftr'ing
o Blood component: separated
o Disciplinary action/cases: different sanctions/actions taken by the board against a licensee
o Dispense/dispensing: prep and delivery of rx ordered by md in suitable labeled container to
patient
o Drug outlet: any authorized center engaged in dispensing/delivery/distribution of rx's
o Financial interest: practitioner of pharmacy or investor or relative
o Manufacturer: anyone who mftrs, prepares, propagates, cmpds, processes, packages,
repackages, labels drug
o Pharmacy tech: performs tasks relative to dispensing under the supervision of rph
o Practice of pharmacy: interpretation/evaluation of rx order, etc
o Practitioner: (Quebec included) permitted by license to dispense, conduct research, or
administer drugs
o Prescription drug: any human drug required by federal law/regulation to be dispensed only by
rx
o Wholesale distribution: distribution of rx drugs to anyone other than consumer/pt except
intracompany sales, for own use, charitable organization, 1 retail to another retail, drug samples,
by a prescription, blood, or for transport
Vermont board of pharmacy - CORRECT ANSWER - -7 members: 5 Rphs (5 yrs of
experience in pharmacy in VT) and 2 members of public with
- Appointed by governor
- Action taken by majority vote of members present
-no financial interest in pharmacy
Powers/Duties/Limitations of the board - CORRECT ANSWER - o Scope of practice of
pharmacy
o Obtaining license qualifications
,o Appeal explanations
o Pharmacy tech rules
o Standards for recognition/approval of pharmacy school whose graduates want to be licensed in
VT
o Enforce provisions of conduct/competence of rphs and suspension/revocation/restriction of
licenses
o Establish internship programand requirements for practical training: 50% of internship, intern
should compound, dispense, inventory, maintain records under RPh supervision, Collect info on
available internships and give info to interns; 1000 hours can be from "concurrent time"/rotations
that lead to pharmacy degree or by equivalent service by branch in US armed forces
o Should make exams available at least 2x/year
o Enact rules for CE requirements and approve CE programs
o Have the power to investigate alleged violations of provision
o Can develop procedures for pilot experiments at < 3 pharmacies for < 2 years. Have to report
findings to house/senate on Dec. 1.
o Licensed drug outlets can sell/distribute non-rx drugs w/o supervision of Rph.
Regarding meds, drugs, devices, and other materials: - CORRECT ANSWER --
Regulation of sale/dispensing of meds and the right to seize it if found to be detrimental (then
have hearing)
-Specifications of the minimum professional/technical equipment, environment supplies, and
procedures for compounding/dispensing
- Control of purity/quality of meds
- Issue registration certificates/licenses to drug outlets
- Criteria for standardized tamper-resistant rx pad - consulted by affected parties
Unlawful practice: starting here is fixed - CORRECT ANSWER - -No unlicensed RPh can
practice pharmacy except MDs, dentists, etc that are licensed under the laws of the state in their
scope of practice.
-Criminal action may be made by board against any unlawful engagement of the practice of
pharmacy.
,Qualifications of licensure: applicants for licensure by exam shall: - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Attained the age of majority (18+ y.o.)
-Cannot have past felony conviction related to practice of pharmacy
-Cannot have suspension, revocation, or restriction of a license to practice health-related
regulated profession with past 5 yrs.
-Graduated and received professional undergraduate degree from school approved by board or
foreign-trained applicants successfully past equivalency test. -May have personal interview to
demonstrate oral comprehension of English.
-Completed internship program or demonstrated pharmacy practice experience.
-Successfully passed board exam. Exams administered at least 2x/year.
-Board can endorse an applicant who is licensed under law of another state, but equal to those of
this state
-Licensing standards made by board should be fair/reasonable and should not limit # of licensees
-If licensee has principal place of business, license should be prominently displayed there.
Pharmacy techs; qualifications for registration: - CORRECT ANSWER - -Have to be
registered by the board
-Must not have engaged in acts that affect the ability to practice as pharmacy tech
-Paid fee
Pharmacy techs; nondiscretionary tasks/supervision: - CORRECT ANSWER - -Can
perform packaging/other mandatory tasks only while assisting and under supervision of RPh
-Pharmacist has to be on duty
-Cannot make any professional judgment that requires a RPh
-Board can adopt rules to specify pharmacy tech tasks
-Must submit an application for registration with Board before is a pharmacy tech. Pending
approval a tech can work up to 30 days or until make decision
-Pharmacist on duty directly responsible for tech. -Pharmacist must be on premise and must
verify rx before given to patient.
Renewal of licenses and reinstatement: - CORRECT ANSWER - Renewal of licenses:
, -Pharmacist/pharmacy tech must renew license every 2 years (biennially) by date established by
director of office - board renews license
Reinstatement:
-Board may renew a lapsed license upon payment of required fee and the late renewal penalty
-Have CEs and other requirements done
-Board should not require payment of renewal fees during years which license was lapsed
Fees: - CORRECT ANSWER - Initial application:
-RPh: $110
-Retail/Institutional/Mftring drug outlets: $300
-Wholesale drug outlet: $600
-Investigative/research project: $300
-Pharmacy tech: $50
Biennial renewal:
-RPh: $100
-Retail/Institutional/Mftring/wholesale drug outlets: $300
-Investigative/research project: $300
-Pharmacy tech: $60
-Pharmacy reinspection: $100
Unprofessional conduct: - CORRECT ANSWER - -Board can refuse to issue/renew or
suspend/revoke/restrict the license if:
- There is unprofessional conduct which is defined by rules/regulations of board
-Incapacity of a nature that prevents RPh from practicing pharmacy with reasonable skill,
competence, and safety to public
-Fraud/intentional misrepresentation when issued/renewed license
-Engaging/aiding and abetting a person to practice pharmacy w/o a license
-Found by the board to be in violation of any provisions of rules/regs
