SC MPJE || with Confirmed Answers.
How many people make up the state board of pharmacy? correct answers 9 members (7
pharmacists) + 2 at-large (one lay member + 1 hospital pharmacist)
How many congressional districts are in SC? correct answers 7 - these pharmacists must live in
their district
How long are their terms? (7 congressional pharmacists) and (2 at-large)?? correct answers 1) 6
years or until their successors are appointed with two term limits
2) Continuously with the appointing governor
Are all inspectors at the BOP pharmacists? correct answers YES- true
How often are inspections done? correct answers biennial - every 2 years
When are pharmacy technicians to renew licenses by? correct answers July 1
What happens if a pharmacy tech does not renew by the due date? correct answers Shall
immediately
cease practice and refrain from performing any duties as a pharmacy technician. He/she must go
before the board
How many hours does a technician need to be certified by the board? Other requirements? (5)
correct answers 1000 hours + must have completed a Board of
Pharmacy approved technician course
High school diploma or equivalent
Pass the National Pharm Tech Certification Board
CE requirements
What duties can a certified pharmacy tech do? (4 things)
Community vs Institution correct answers Community
1. receive and initiate verbal telephone orders
2.conduct one time prescription transfers
Institution
1. check a technician's refill of medications if the medication is to be administered by a licensed
health care professional in an institutional setting
2.check a technician's repackaging of medications from bulk to unit dose in an institutional
setting
(T/F): A pharmacist whose license has been denied, revoked, suspended, or restricted for
disciplinary purposes is not eligible to be registered as a pharmacy technician correct answers
TRUE
,When is the renewal deadline for all mail order pharmacies out-of-state and all facilities located
within this State engaging in the manufacture, production, sale,
distribution, possession, or dispensing of prescription drugs or devices? correct answers June 1
Does a college or university athletic dept that dispenses prescription drugs or devices need to
have a PIC? correct answers NO
How much is the penalty for for failure to display a
permit? correct answers $50
(T/F): A permit is required for the sale, distribution, possession, or dispensing of drugs bearing
the
legend "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription" correct answers TRUE
What is title 40; chapter 43 called? correct answers Pharmacy Practice Act of SC
(T/F)? The purpose of this
chapter is to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by and through
the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy; the licensure of pharmacists; the
licensure, permitting, control, and regulation of all sites or persons, in or out of this State, that
distribute, manufacture, possess, or sell drugs or devices within this State, as may be used in the
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injury, illness, and disease of a patient or other
individual. correct answers TRUE
Administer correct answers Direct application of a drug or device pursuant to a lawful order of a
practitioner to the body of a patient by injection, inhalation, ingestion, topical application, or any
other means
Biological Safety Cabinet correct answers containment unit suitable for the preparation of low-
to-moderate
risk agents where there is a need for protection of the product, personnel, and
environment
Brand Name correct answers Proprietary or trade name placed upon a drug, its container, label,
or
wrapping at the time of packaging
Chart order correct answers Lawful order from a practitioner for a drug or device for patients of
a
hospital or extended care facility, or such an order prepared by another person and signed by a
practitioner either immediately or at another time, issued for a legitimate medical purpose within
the practitioner's course of legitimate practice and including orders derived on behalf of a
practitioner from a practitioner approved drug therapy management
,Class 100 environment correct answers An atmospheric environment which contains < 100
particles 0.5 microns in diameter per cubic foot of air
(T/F)? Compounding includes mixing, reconstituting, or other
such acts that are performed in accordance with directions contained in approved labeling
provided by the product's manufacturer and other manufacturer directions consistent with that
labeling? correct answers FALSE
cytotoxic agent correct answers Drug that has the capability of killing living cells
Deliver or delivery correct answers The actual, constructive, or attempted transfer of a drug or
device from one person to another
Designated pharmacist correct answers An individual currently licensed by the Board of
Pharmacy
in this State who certifies internship training
(T/F)? A device must bear the label: "Caution: Federal law restricts this device for sale by or on
the order of a ___________", the blank to be filled with the word physician, dentist, veterinarian,
or with the descriptive designation of any other practitioner licensed by the law of the State in
which he practices to use or order the use of the device correct answers TRUE
What are these items? an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, or
other similar or related article correct answers Devices
(T/F)? "Federal law prohibits dispensing
without prescription" correct answers True
"The transfer of possession of one or more doses of a drug or device by a
licensed pharmacist or person permitted by law, to the ultimate consumer or his agent pursuant to
a lawful order of a practitioner in a suitable container appropriately labeled for subsequent
administration to, or use by, a patient" correct answers Dispense
(T/F)? The actual sales transaction and delivery of a drug or device is not considered dispensing
and the
administration is not considered dispensing. correct answers TRUE
Distribute correct answers Delivery of a drug or device other than by administering or
dispensing
Drug or medicine- MD, PT, C correct answers Articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure,
mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease
in humans or other animals
(T/F)?: A drug includes articles, other than food, or nonprescription vitamins intended to affect
the structure or a
, function of the human body or other animals correct answers True
Enteral correct answers within or by way of intestines
Equivalent drug product (pharmaceutical equivalence) correct answers -(drug products that
contain the same active ingredients, are of the same
dosage form and route of administration, and are formulated to contain the
same amount of active ingredient and to meet the same or compendial or other
applicable standards)
-a drug product which has the same established name and
active ingredients to meet the same compendia or other applicable standards
-may
differ in characteristics such as shape, scoring configuration, packaging, excipient (including
colors, flavors, preservatives), and expiration time
Therapeutic equivalence correct answers Must show pharmaceutical equivalence for which bio-
equivalence has been demonstrated AND are expected to have the SAME clinical effects +
safety profile when administered to the patient under the same labeling considerations
pharmaceutical alternatives correct answers Tetracycline HCL, 250mg capsules vs. tetracycline
PHOSPHATE complex, 250mg capsules; quinidine sulfate, 200mg TABELTS vs.
quinidine sulfate, 200mg CAPSULES
What reference should be used to determine therapeutic equivalence? correct answers The
Orange Book
Extern vs intern correct answers Extern= rotation student
Intern= working under licensed pharmacist to work towards license
Production, preparation, propagation, conversion, or
processing of a drug or device, either directly or indirectly, by extraction from substances of
natural origin or independently by means of chemical or biological synthesis, or from bulk
chemicals, and includes any packaging or repackaging of the substances or labeling or relabeling
of its container, if these actions are followed by the promotion and marketing of the drugs or
devices for resale to pharmacies, practitioners, or other persons correct answers Manufacturing
Nonresident pharmacy correct answers a pharmacy located outside SC
How much is something considered a poison? correct answers 60 grains or less
What must be on a the label of every prescription or legend drug? could be any correct answers
1) Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription
2) "Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by, or on the order of, a licensed veterinarian"
3) RX only
(T/F)? Intracompany sales is an example of a whole sale distributor correct answers FALSE
How many people make up the state board of pharmacy? correct answers 9 members (7
pharmacists) + 2 at-large (one lay member + 1 hospital pharmacist)
How many congressional districts are in SC? correct answers 7 - these pharmacists must live in
their district
How long are their terms? (7 congressional pharmacists) and (2 at-large)?? correct answers 1) 6
years or until their successors are appointed with two term limits
2) Continuously with the appointing governor
Are all inspectors at the BOP pharmacists? correct answers YES- true
How often are inspections done? correct answers biennial - every 2 years
When are pharmacy technicians to renew licenses by? correct answers July 1
What happens if a pharmacy tech does not renew by the due date? correct answers Shall
immediately
cease practice and refrain from performing any duties as a pharmacy technician. He/she must go
before the board
How many hours does a technician need to be certified by the board? Other requirements? (5)
correct answers 1000 hours + must have completed a Board of
Pharmacy approved technician course
High school diploma or equivalent
Pass the National Pharm Tech Certification Board
CE requirements
What duties can a certified pharmacy tech do? (4 things)
Community vs Institution correct answers Community
1. receive and initiate verbal telephone orders
2.conduct one time prescription transfers
Institution
1. check a technician's refill of medications if the medication is to be administered by a licensed
health care professional in an institutional setting
2.check a technician's repackaging of medications from bulk to unit dose in an institutional
setting
(T/F): A pharmacist whose license has been denied, revoked, suspended, or restricted for
disciplinary purposes is not eligible to be registered as a pharmacy technician correct answers
TRUE
,When is the renewal deadline for all mail order pharmacies out-of-state and all facilities located
within this State engaging in the manufacture, production, sale,
distribution, possession, or dispensing of prescription drugs or devices? correct answers June 1
Does a college or university athletic dept that dispenses prescription drugs or devices need to
have a PIC? correct answers NO
How much is the penalty for for failure to display a
permit? correct answers $50
(T/F): A permit is required for the sale, distribution, possession, or dispensing of drugs bearing
the
legend "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription" correct answers TRUE
What is title 40; chapter 43 called? correct answers Pharmacy Practice Act of SC
(T/F)? The purpose of this
chapter is to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by and through
the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy; the licensure of pharmacists; the
licensure, permitting, control, and regulation of all sites or persons, in or out of this State, that
distribute, manufacture, possess, or sell drugs or devices within this State, as may be used in the
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injury, illness, and disease of a patient or other
individual. correct answers TRUE
Administer correct answers Direct application of a drug or device pursuant to a lawful order of a
practitioner to the body of a patient by injection, inhalation, ingestion, topical application, or any
other means
Biological Safety Cabinet correct answers containment unit suitable for the preparation of low-
to-moderate
risk agents where there is a need for protection of the product, personnel, and
environment
Brand Name correct answers Proprietary or trade name placed upon a drug, its container, label,
or
wrapping at the time of packaging
Chart order correct answers Lawful order from a practitioner for a drug or device for patients of
a
hospital or extended care facility, or such an order prepared by another person and signed by a
practitioner either immediately or at another time, issued for a legitimate medical purpose within
the practitioner's course of legitimate practice and including orders derived on behalf of a
practitioner from a practitioner approved drug therapy management
,Class 100 environment correct answers An atmospheric environment which contains < 100
particles 0.5 microns in diameter per cubic foot of air
(T/F)? Compounding includes mixing, reconstituting, or other
such acts that are performed in accordance with directions contained in approved labeling
provided by the product's manufacturer and other manufacturer directions consistent with that
labeling? correct answers FALSE
cytotoxic agent correct answers Drug that has the capability of killing living cells
Deliver or delivery correct answers The actual, constructive, or attempted transfer of a drug or
device from one person to another
Designated pharmacist correct answers An individual currently licensed by the Board of
Pharmacy
in this State who certifies internship training
(T/F)? A device must bear the label: "Caution: Federal law restricts this device for sale by or on
the order of a ___________", the blank to be filled with the word physician, dentist, veterinarian,
or with the descriptive designation of any other practitioner licensed by the law of the State in
which he practices to use or order the use of the device correct answers TRUE
What are these items? an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, or
other similar or related article correct answers Devices
(T/F)? "Federal law prohibits dispensing
without prescription" correct answers True
"The transfer of possession of one or more doses of a drug or device by a
licensed pharmacist or person permitted by law, to the ultimate consumer or his agent pursuant to
a lawful order of a practitioner in a suitable container appropriately labeled for subsequent
administration to, or use by, a patient" correct answers Dispense
(T/F)? The actual sales transaction and delivery of a drug or device is not considered dispensing
and the
administration is not considered dispensing. correct answers TRUE
Distribute correct answers Delivery of a drug or device other than by administering or
dispensing
Drug or medicine- MD, PT, C correct answers Articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure,
mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease
in humans or other animals
(T/F)?: A drug includes articles, other than food, or nonprescription vitamins intended to affect
the structure or a
, function of the human body or other animals correct answers True
Enteral correct answers within or by way of intestines
Equivalent drug product (pharmaceutical equivalence) correct answers -(drug products that
contain the same active ingredients, are of the same
dosage form and route of administration, and are formulated to contain the
same amount of active ingredient and to meet the same or compendial or other
applicable standards)
-a drug product which has the same established name and
active ingredients to meet the same compendia or other applicable standards
-may
differ in characteristics such as shape, scoring configuration, packaging, excipient (including
colors, flavors, preservatives), and expiration time
Therapeutic equivalence correct answers Must show pharmaceutical equivalence for which bio-
equivalence has been demonstrated AND are expected to have the SAME clinical effects +
safety profile when administered to the patient under the same labeling considerations
pharmaceutical alternatives correct answers Tetracycline HCL, 250mg capsules vs. tetracycline
PHOSPHATE complex, 250mg capsules; quinidine sulfate, 200mg TABELTS vs.
quinidine sulfate, 200mg CAPSULES
What reference should be used to determine therapeutic equivalence? correct answers The
Orange Book
Extern vs intern correct answers Extern= rotation student
Intern= working under licensed pharmacist to work towards license
Production, preparation, propagation, conversion, or
processing of a drug or device, either directly or indirectly, by extraction from substances of
natural origin or independently by means of chemical or biological synthesis, or from bulk
chemicals, and includes any packaging or repackaging of the substances or labeling or relabeling
of its container, if these actions are followed by the promotion and marketing of the drugs or
devices for resale to pharmacies, practitioners, or other persons correct answers Manufacturing
Nonresident pharmacy correct answers a pharmacy located outside SC
How much is something considered a poison? correct answers 60 grains or less
What must be on a the label of every prescription or legend drug? could be any correct answers
1) Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription
2) "Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by, or on the order of, a licensed veterinarian"
3) RX only
(T/F)? Intracompany sales is an example of a whole sale distributor correct answers FALSE
