MPJE NY EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 100% PASS

MPJE NY EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 100% PASS “Board Members - CORRECT ANSWER No less than 9 Pharmacists licensed for at least 5 years in NYS 2 public representatives - They are selected by the board of regents from the general public, defined as a consumer of pharmacy services (basically anyone), AND- Shall not be, or within the past 5 years of being appointed to the board as a public representative, - Be a licensee or person subject to the supervision of the BOP; or - Have a contractual relationship with a licensee of the BOP, which would constitute more than 2% of a pharmacy business (anyone who has some ownership of a pharmacy) An executive secretary is appointed by the board of regents on the recommendation of the commissioner - They are NOT a part of the board - Their powers and duties are decided by the board of regents Must also be licensed as RPh in NYS for at least 5 years" "Degree/Education Required? - CORRECT ANSWER ACPE-Accredited PharmD or BPharm" "Examinations Required? - CORRECT ANSWER NAPLEX/MPJE/ Compounding Within 5 Years" "Documents (Transcript/Drug Test/Background Check)? - CORRECT ANSWER Form 2 (Certfication of Professional Education) or Official Transcript with Degree and Conferral Date" "Documents (Transcript/Drug Test/Background Check)? - transfer / reciprocracy - CORRECT ANSWER 1 Year of Satisfactory Experience as RPh in Prior 5 Years from Other State Written Verification by Employer of Full Year of Licensed Practice" "Renewal Period? Pharmacy License - CORRECT ANSWER 3 Years ($224)" "Separate Storage for Prescription Hard Copies by Control? Drugs by Control? - CORRECT ANSWER File hard copy: C2s separately, C3/4/5 separately, and non-controls separately - Only requirements for drug storage is adequate heating and ventilation to safeguard purity and potency of drugs Control Drug Storage: Community: do not have to be locked, can be dispersed throughout the pharmacy (basically don't store all the controls together on 1 shelf)" "Must Storage Area Be Locked for Hard Copies? Drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER System shall provide adequate safe guards against improper manipulation or alteration of stored records" "Must be RPh to Own Pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER NO" "Additional Requirements for Ownership? - CORRECT ANSWER If owner is not a RPh, must have a licensed Supervising Pharmacist on the registration - PIC must be full time (30 hours min), or majority of hours of operation - Can only be PIC of one pharmacy" "Rules on Sales/Transfers (ownership) - CORRECT ANSWER Change of owner - must notify board within 30 days Drugs can be sold at auction, notify the board at least 7 days prior" "Application/Fees Required? - ownership - CORRECT ANSWER $50 for location change No fee for name change/renovation/owner change" "How Long for Notification Period? - ownership - CORRECT ANSWER Change of owner - must notify board within 30 days of change in ownership- Also applies to change in officers of corporation or in stockholders holding 10% or more of stock in the corporation Change of PIC - responsibility of owner to notify board within 7 days Damage by fire/flood/disaster - must notify board within 48 hours" "Restrictions on Compounding Without Prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER Must be pursuant to a patient specific order Exception is compounding in limited quantities before the receipt of a valid prescription order for such individual patient and is based on the history of the licensed pharmacist receiving valid prescription orders for the compounding of the drug product, which orders have been generated solely within an established relationship (If you have an established history of compounding this drug for a patient (refills), you can do small amounts before you get the actual RX)" "Special Volume Requirements? Manufacturer License Required? - compounding - CORRECT ANSWER No volume or manufacturer license requirements; only required to register as outsourcing facility if sterile compounding." "Certifications/Licensure Required? - compounding - CORRECT ANSWER Specific registration to register as an outsourcing facility, and it must also be overseen by a NYS licensed pharmacist" "Special Requirements for Patent Drugs? Controlled Drugs? OTC? - compounding - CORRECT ANSWER Falls under FDC act and cannot be a copy of an FDA approved drug" "Can Legend Drugs (e.g. Codeine, Opium Tinctures) Be Dispensed Without Prescription? Which Ones? Logging Requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER Not addressed in NYS law: see federal law." "Which Drugs Are Required to Be Behind the Counter? - CORRECT ANSWER Products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine." "Dispensing Requirements (Maximum Allowed/Logging)? - behind the counter products - CORRECT ANSWER Must maintain a written or electronic list (logbook) that identifies the products by name, quantity sold, names and addresses of purchasers, and date and time of sales, and signature - Must maintain records for at least 2 years (3.6 grams per day, and 9 grams per 30 days) - if getting through mail order is 7.5 grams/30 days ID: State or Federal Government photographic identification card" "Can Syringes Be Dispensed Without Prescription? Logging Requirement? - CORRECT ANSWER Without prescription, a registered provider can dispense up to 10 syringes at a time to a person 18 or older, with a safety insert containing information on proper use of syringes/needles, risk of blood-borne diseases from needle usage, methods for preventing transmission of diseases, proper disposal practices, dangers of injection drug use, toll-free number for info on HIV, and statement that it is legal for persons to possess syringes obtained pursuant to Article 33 of the Public Health Law -Pharmacies cannot advertise the availability of syringes without RX, must be kept in a manner not available to the public (behind the counter) -No logging requirement, but voluntary submission encouraged Prescription Syringes: Oral prescriptions are allowed for syringes Prescriptions valid for 2 years in NYS, and can be refilled up to the number of times specifically authorized by prescriber One authorized refill can be transferred to another pharmacy" "What are the Rules Around Pseudoephedrine? Limits? - CORRECT ANSWER 3.6 grams per day, and 9 grams per 30 days- if getting through mail order is 7.5 grams/30 days ID: State or Federal Government photographic identification card" "Can Pharmacists Refuse to Fill a Valid Prescription (e.g. Birth Control, Narcotics)? In What Circumstances? - CORRECT ANSWER Policy guideline on "matters of conscience": If a pharmacist finds that a moral, religious or ethical belief they hold may result in a refusal to fill, they should refer the patient to another pharmacist or pharmacy, but should not interfere with the patient's ability to get their prescription filled, or abandoning or neglecting a patient in need of care. If the prescription is outside of the prescriber's scope of practice and cannot legally order the prescription the pharmacist MUST NOT fill the prescription. If the pharmacist believes filling may cause harm to patient, pharmacist can choose not to fill the prescription." "Requirements for Refusal? - CORRECT ANSWER Moral/Ethical/Religious: Pharmacists have a professional obligation to take steps to avoid abandoning or neglecting a patient, including notifying the owner and supervising pharmacist of limitations. If the prescription is outside of the prescriber's scope of practice and cannot legally order the prescription the pharmacist MUST NOT fill the prescription. If the pharmacist believes filling may cause harm to patient, pharmacist can choose not to fill the prescription." "What Actions Can Be Taken Against RPh License for Refusal to Fill? - CORRECT ANSWER Abandoning or neglecting a patient is considered professional misconduct, and upon complaint the department will investigate the complaint and determine penalty as appropriate." "Appeals Process on Actions? - CORRECT ANSWER RPh may appear at the initial hearing and be represented by counsel, as well as produce witnesses and evidence, cross-examine witnesses and examine evidence produced against the RPh Decision of the board of regents can be reviewed by a court if the RPh does not agree with the decision" "Who Can Dispense/Administer Medication? - Long term care facility - CORRECT ANSWER Licensed physician or registered professional nurse or other personnel with applicable licensing requirements, patient, or patient's caregiver. Institutional dispensers (limited) can dispense pursuant to a prescription- Controlled substances required a dispensing record as well as an administration record of the controlled substance - Controlled substances can be administered from a sealed emergency kit upon the order of a prescriber. If this is an oral order, it must be reduced to writing afterwards and countersigned by the prescriber within 48 hours- - Must notify the pharmacy furnishing the emergency medication kit anytime it is unsealed" "RPh Special Requirements? - Nuclear - CORRECT ANSWER Certified as a Nuclear Pharmacist by Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties or have 200 contact hours of didactic instruction in nuclear pharmacy, and a minimum of 500 hours of clinical nuclear pharmacy training under the supervision of a certified nuclear pharmacist/nuclear pharmacy residency/or some equivalent" "Facility Special Requirements? - Nuclear - CORRECT ANSWER Basic requirements of a normal pharmacy, 10 NYCRR Part 16, 12 NYCRR Part 38 and: Laminar flow hood, dose calibrator, exhaust hood and filter system, chromatography apparatus, apparatus or materials for the determination of pH, single-channel and/or multichannel scintillation detection system, microscope - A pharmacy which dispenses both radioactive drugs and nonradioactive drugs shall maintain a separate area for the storage and dispensing of radioactive drugs, which area shall be secured from unauthorized personnel." "Which Type of Providers Can Receive/Store Medications? Administer? - CORRECT ANSWER Any prescriber who is allowed to prescribe medications is also allowed to dispense it Registered professional nurse may possess and administer drugs and devices pursuant to a non-patient specific regimen prescribed by a licensed physician or nurse-practitioner" "Restrictions on Drug Samples? - CORRECT ANSWER Falls under the Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA)Prescription drug samples may only be distributed to licensed practitioners or to pharmacies of hospitals or other health care entities upon the written request of a licensed practitioner. This does NOT include retail pharmacies. These are the only entities allowed to distribute drug samples to patients. Controlled substances are not allowed to be distributed unless for research/instructional activities/chemical analysis." "FDA Class I Recall - CORRECT ANSWER is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death." "FDA Class II Recall - CORRECT ANSWER a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote." "FDA Class III Recall - CORRECT ANSWER a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences." "red book - CORRECT ANSWER drug pricing" "orange book - CORRECT ANSWER Therapeutic equivalence" "yellow book - CORRECT ANSWER international travel vaccines" "green book - CORRECT ANSWER Animal drug products" "pink book - CORRECT ANSWER vaccine preventable diseases" "purple book - CORRECT ANSWER biosimilars" "USP 795 - CORRECT ANSWER Non-sterile compounding" "USP 797 - CORRECT ANSWER sterile compounding" "USP 800 - CORRECT ANSWER hazardous drugs" "What Are the Required Elements for a Valid Prescription (ex. Name, DOB, Address, Etc.)? - CORRECT ANSWER Prescriber name, address, phone number, profession Patient name, address, age Drug name, strength, dosage form, directions, quantity Prescriber signature Date written In addition, prescriptions for controlled substances must include: - Gender of patient (schedule II and BZPs)- Quantity in both number and written format- Maximum daily dose - DEA of prescriber- Refills in numerical and written format (Schedules 3-5)" "What can RPh Correct/Change/Add to Prescription (Legend/Controlled)? - CORRECT ANSWER RPh can add patient's address, age and telephone number and with consent of prescriber, strength, quantity, directions, and refills as applicable May but not required to update prescriber's address, telephone, license, profession (if information readily available in the records of the pharmacy)" "What can RPh never add to a prescription - CORRECT ANSWER patient name, date written, medication name, signature of prescriber" "What Type of Substitutions Are Allowed? (Generic, Orange Book Equivalence, Therapeutic Substitution, Etc.) - CORRECT ANSWER It is mandatory to dispense the generic version of a drug unless the prescriber writes "d a w" in the box under "THIS PRESCRIPTION WILL BE FILLED GENERICALLY UNLESS PRESCRIBER WRITES 'd a w' IN THE BOX BELOW"" "Special Restrictions on Drugs/Refills? - CORRECT ANSWER "PRN" refills means 1 (ONE) refill in NYS Schedule II, no refills Schedules 3-5, up to 6 months or 5 refills" "Special Requirements for Prescription Pads? - CORRECT ANSWER Prescriptions written in NYS can only contain 1 (ONE) drug per prescription - Unless the RX is noncontrolled for certain facilities (Section 6810, 7b) - Or can be drug + hypodermic syringe/needle - Ok to fill out of state RX with multiple RX on same paper (only noncontrolled) All prescriptions written in NYS must be done on an official New York state prescription form (ONYSRx)" "Requirements for Type of Fax Machine? - CORRECT ANSWER None specified Prescriptions that are written but faxed in NYS must be done on a ONYSRx Facsimile is NOT an electronic prescription and must have a manual signature" "Can Technicians Receive New Prescriptions Via Phone/Voicemail? Refills? - CORRECT ANSWER NO" "Can Clerks/Cashiers/Others Receive New Prescriptions Via Phone/Voicemail? Refills? - CORRECT ANSWER NO" "What is the responsibility of the pharmacist who is transferring information for a prescription refill? - CORRECT ANSWER - the name of the patient; - that an authorized refill of the prescription has been transferred; - name, address and telephone number of the pharmacy to which it was transferred; - name of the pharmacist receiving the prescription information; - name of the pharmacist transferring the information - the date of the transfer." "What is the responsibility of the pharmacist who receives a refill transfer? - CORRECT ANSWER To produce a hard copy of the prescription information, ensure that the term "refill transfer" appears on the face of the hard copy, and record the following: - the name of the patient; - that an authorized refill of the prescription has been transferred; - the name, address and telephone number of the pharmacy from which it was transferred; - the name of the pharmacist receiving the prescription information; - the name of the pharmacist transferring the information; - the date of the original prescription and most recent transfer; and the original prescription number." "Can Interns Transfer Prescriptions? - CORRECT ANSWER YES" "Can Technicians Transfer Prescriptions? - CORRECT ANSWER NO" "How Many Fills Can Be Transferred? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 (ONE) at a time. Remaining refills stay with original pharmacy and can still be dispensed. Additional refills can only be transferred one at a time." "Information Required on Label? (List the Data Elements) - CORRECT ANSWER All prescription labels in NYS must include standardized patient-centered data CRITICAL ELEMENTS: - Patient name - Directions for use, which directions shall be structured in full sentences - Drug name and strength IMPORTANT ELEMENTS: - Name, address, phone of pharmacy - Patient's address - Name of prescriber - Date of filling/refilling of RX - Prescription number or other identifying number" "Child Safety Cap Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Unless otherwise provided in 16 CFR Part 1700, all drugs to be packaged in child resistant container unless patient requests otherwise and request documented in records. Containers should not be reused." "Expiration/By-Use Date? - CORRECT ANSWER Drugs repacked for in-house use only shall have an expiration date 12 months, or 50 percent of the time remaining to the manufacturer's expiration date, whichever is less, from the date of repacking. Customized patient medication packages shall have an expiration date not be longer than the shortest recommended expiration date of the medications included therein, provided that in no event shall the expiration date be more than 60 days from the date of preparation of the package and shall not exceed the shortest expiration date on the original manufacturer's bulk containers for the dosage forms included." "Nurse practitioners - CORRECT ANSWER while a collaborative relationship is required to practice, NPs can prescribe without co-sign or review by collaborating physician" "midwives - CORRECT ANSWER within scope of practice, both controlled and non-controlled can prescribe only in a collaborative agreement with an OBGYN - Limited to the management of pregnancy, child birth, postpartum care, and preventive reproductive care" "Podiatrists - CORRECT ANSWER only for treatment of a condition of the foot" "State Specific Restrictions? - controlled - CORRECT ANSWER Same as non-controlled: only one drug per hardcopy prescription" "Out-of-State or Out-of-Country Allowed? Restrictions by Control Schedule? - CORRECT ANSWER No restrictions for out of state prescriptions. Filling of these prescriptions follow NYS law in terms of refills and transfers. Multiple RXs are allowed on the same hard copy if written from another state." "Separate Registration Required for Prescribing?- controlled - CORRECT ANSWER Registration with DEA and register prescribing application with NYS DOH BNE." "Separate Registration Required for Dispensing? - CORRECT ANSWER DEA 224 form is required for pharmacies to dispense controlled substances - 224a is the renewal form every 3 years" "PDMP Requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER Pharmacies in NYS must submit controlled substance data to the New York State Department of Health - Must submit schedule 2-5 controlled substance dispensing data to BNE no less than 24 hours after substance was delivered- Mail delivery are required to submit data no less than 72 hours after substance was shipped out from pharmacy" "Rules on Phone, Fax or Electronic? - CORRECT ANSWER Typically, only electronic and written prescriptions are allowed for C2-5 There are exceptions in which prescribers can phone in oral RX for C2-5 - Pharmacist must reduce the prescription to writing" "oral schedule II - rules on phone - CORRECT ANSWER Quantity is 5-day supply max in accordance with directions of use - Within 72 hours after authorizing an emergency oral RX, the prescriber must deliver to the pharmacist a written or electronic prescription. The RX must ALSO have written or typed "Authorization for emergency dispensing" - If pharmacist fails to get this prescription, must notify the department of health in writing or electronically within 7 days from the date of dispensing the substance - Emergency means immediate administration of drug is necessary for proper treatment, and no alternative treatment is available and not possible for the prescriber to provide a written or electronic RX for the drug at the time" "oral schedule 3-5 - phone - CORRECT ANSWER - C3/5 - 5 days' supply max - C4 - 30 day supply or 100 dosage units whichever is less - This does not apply to benzodiazepines as they are C2 in NYS are limited to 5 day max - Within 72 hours after authorizing an oral RX, the prescriber must deliver a written or electronic prescription. The RX must ALSO have written or typed "Follow up prescription to oral order". - If pharmacist fails to get this prescription, must document on the oral prescription "Follow up prescription not received"" "Fax - controlled substances - CORRECT ANSWER Fax RX is allowed for hospice patients or patients residing in a Residential Health Care Facility (RHCF) if - Pharmacy has a contract with hospice/RHCF, and - Prescriber notates on RX that patient is a "hospice patient" or "RHCF patient", and - Within 72 hours the prescriber delivers to the pharmacist the original official NYS RX or out of state written prescription. If Pharmacist fails to receive such prescription must notify the department of health within 7 days of dispensing the C2 - OR the RX is for compounding for direct administration to patient by parenteral/IV/IM/SC/intraspinal infusion - Follows the same 72 hour and reporting rule" "State-Specific Control Schedules (e.g. Schedule VI)? - CORRECT ANSWER Benzodiazepines are considered C2 in NYS for the purpose of refills (still file benzos with C3-5 paperwork) Naloxone/Naltrexone are non-control Cannabidiol is a C5 Anabolic steroids are C2 in NYS Chorionic gonadotropin is C3 in NYS" "How Long Is the Prescription Valid? - controlled - CORRECT ANSWER Schedule II: valid within 30 days of being written unless terminated sooner by practitioner Schedule 3-5: valid for up to 6 months" "Days Supply Restrictions? - controlled - CORRECT ANSWER schedule 2-5: 30 days supply max schedule 3-5: greater than 30 days issues, only allowed to refill once" "Prescriber can issue up to a 3-month supply of a controlled substance, including chorionic gonadotropic, or up to a 6-month supply of an anabolic steroid if used in according with the directions for use, provided that the prescription has been issued for the treatment of: - CORRECT ANSWER - Panic disorder (Code A) CODES ARE MUST KNOW - Attention Deficit Disorder (Code B) - Chronic debilitating neurological conditions characterized as a movement disorder or exhibiting seizure, convulsive or spasm activity (Code C) - Relief of pain in patients suffering from conditions or diseases known to be chronic or incurable (Code D) - Narcolepsy (Code E) - Hormone deficiency states in males, gynecologic conditions that are responsive to treatment with anabolic steroids or chorionic gonadotropin, metastatic breast cancer in women, anemia and angioedema (Code F) - Prescriber must specify the condition being treated either by the name of the condition or the code to denote the condition on the RX" "Refills Allowed? - controlled - CORRECT ANSWER Schedule 2: None Schedule 3-5: - Can have up to 5 refills - If the prescription was coded to be dispensed for more than 1-month supply, only 1 refill is allowed (regardless of how much was coded) - Refills cannot be refilled earlier than 7 days prior to the date the previously dispensed supply would be exhausted if used in confirmation with directions for use, unless authorized by prescriber - Cannot be refilled "more than the number of times specifically authorized by the prescriber upon the RX provided, however, no such authorization shall be effective for longer than 6 months from the date the RX is signed and that not more than 5 refills are made" - This means that even if the prescriber gives more than 5 refills you can only refill it 5 times max within 6 months - If you were to partial fill a C3-5, each time you partial it counts as a refill. - "PRN" refills are NOT allowed for C3-5" "Fill-By Dates Allowed? - controlled - CORRECT ANSWER Schedule 2: "Where a prescription that has been prepared in accordance with section 1306.12(b) contains instructions from the prescribing practitioner indicating that the prescription shall not be filled until a certain date, no pharmacist may fill the prescription before that date."" "postdating allowed - controlled - CORRECT ANSWER Postdating RX is NOT ALLOWED- "A prescription shall be dated as of, and signed on, the date it is issued."" "Partial Fills Allowed? - Schedule II controlled - CORRECT ANSWER Can partial fill if you do not have enough in stock. Remaining portion may be filled within 72 hours of the first partial filling. If remaining portion cannot be filled within 72 hours, pharmacist must notify the prescriber. No further quantity may be supplied beyond 72 hours without a new RX. - If hospice/RHCF patient, can partial fill and complete within 30 days - Law suggests it can be partial multiple times up until 30 days - If the prescription was coded to have more than 30 days' supply, the partial fills must be completed within 60 days of written (even if the RX was coded for 3 months it only lasts for 60 days)" "Required Information on Invoices? - controlled - CORRECT ANSWER None specified, but invoices must be stored for at least two years." "medical marijuana dispensing requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Must have individual with active pharmacist license on premises and supervising No more than 30 days supply and not until 7 day supply remainingPDMP reviewed prior to dispensingPatient specific log and safety insert provided to patient Appropriate labeling affixed to product package" Changes of name or address must be reported to the Board within..... how long? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days" "May a CIII-V be filled without an original signature? 1. No 2. Yes, if documented by another employee 3. Yes, always - CORRECT ANSWER No" "All records of drugs removed by the nurse for patients in RPh absence must be kept for... how long? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 years, with the last year immediately retrievable, and all records retrievable within 2 weeks" "What needs to be done by the pharmacist if a pharmacist is eligible for a waiver of CE credits requirements? 1. Write the board each time the pharmacist renews the license 2. Send the proof of disability, illness, or any military work to the board for a blanket waiver of CE credits 3. Call the board and get blanket approval for license renewal process - CORRECT ANSWER 1. only so (write the board each time the pharmacist renews the license" "Who is considered a pharmacy intern? 1. A foreign graduate licensed to receive training in the USA with passing score of equivalence exams 2. A graduate employed in an approved training pharmacy 3. A student in their 6th year of a pharmacy program - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 2 only. (so foreign graduate with equivalence exam and graduate employed in pharmacy)" "How long must patient records be kept in a hospital? - CORRECT ANSWER at least 5 years, with the last year (present year) immediately retrievable and the last 4 years retrievable within 2 weeks" "ISO class 6 means no greater than - CORRECT ANSWER 1,000 particles per cubic foot of air" "Recurring error is defined as an error made more than - CORRECT ANSWER once in a 14 day period" "How often must the accuracy of the AMD be checked? - CORRECT ANSWER Every 6 months (answering machine detection???) not 100% sure" "What is the emergency dispensing of regular/non-control prescriptions? - CORRECT ANSWER A 72 hour supply. Max quantity for the 72 hour supply." "Unit doses must contain: 1. NDC code 2. Use by date 3. Lot Number - CORRECT ANSWER 2 and 3 only. Use by date and lot number but not NDC code If the unit dose contains more than one drug the physical description must also be on there" "How often should the weights and measures used in the pharmacy be calibrated? - CORRECT ANSWER Every 12 months (seems a little long to me but whatever)" "What must an RPh do if license is suspended? 1. Retake exams 2. Pay penalties 3. Submit additional CE credits - CORRECT ANSWER 2 and 3 only. Pay penalties and submit additional CE credits The RPh must apply with employment history, past due renewal fees, reinstatement fee, and any outstanding penalties imposed by the Board in addition to CE credits." "How long must a sponsor keep the CE records of attendees? - CORRECT ANSWER at least 5 years" "How much CE credits is graduate course work worth? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 hours of CE credits" "What happens if a pharmacist's license is suspended for more than five years? 1. RPh must pay penalties and late fees with total required CE credits only 2. RPh must go to pharmacy school 3. RPh must retake tests - CORRECT ANSWER 3 only. The RPh must retake exams (ouch)" "ISO Class 5 means no greater than - CORRECT ANSWER 3,520 particles of 0.5 micrometers and larger per cubic meter" "What happens to the medications left over after a patient is discharged? 1. It should be returned to the patient 2. It should be destroyed or flushed 3. The equivalent credit will be provided to the patient - CORRECT ANSWER 1 only. It should be returned to the patient." "What must an RPh do before dispensing an emergent medication? 1. Emergency fill must be prescribed by a prescriber 2. Vaid ID of a patient required as proof and sign a statement attesting the need 3. Communication is completely documented by a pharmacist - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3. Make sure it was prescribed by an MD (so not mid-level practitioner) and the RPh will document the communication and require the patient to provide ID and sign a statement attesting to the need" "What happens if the patient or caregiver is not available for counseling? 1. Offer will be made in writing with the prescription 2. Offer will be made on phone with caregiver if possible 3. Offer will be made in oral communication - CORRECT ANSWER 1 only. Offer will be made in writing with the prescription. The written offer should be bold, easily read, and should include hours reachable with a phone number." "What is PIC? - CORRECT ANSWER Pharmacist-in-charge" "What happens when there is a changing of the PIC? 1. Take controlled substances inventory 2. Return the blank DEA Form 222 to DEA's office 3. Inform Board of Pharmacy - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 3 only. Take controlled substances inventory and inform the Board of Pharmacy. The blank DEA 222 Forms can stay" "How long does a pharmacist have to renew their license after 30 days of expiration? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 years" "How often does the pharmacist have to test the aseptic technique of staff? - CORRECT ANSWER Yearly" "Record of killed or wasted meds in a hospital setting shall be signed for by whom? 1. prescriber 2. licensed nurse 3. pharmacist - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, or 3. Signed and co-signed and witnessed by a licensed nurse, MD, or RPh, or administrator if it is allowed" "What kind of prescriptions may be filled in NJ? 1. written and faxed by NJ prescriber 2. Written and faxed by Canadian prescriber 3. Written and faxed by Georgia prescriber - CORRECT ANSWER 1 only. Only a NJ prescriber can fax prescriptions or submit them electronically. (Fact check)" "What are the minimum hours experience required during an internship? How many weeks supervised? How many hours each week of actual services? - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum of 1,000 intern hours no less than 24 weeks supervised 20 - 45 hours each week of actual services" "If a pharmacist signs any work, that document should be stored for.... how long? - CORRECT ANSWER 6 years" "Which is correct with regards to the sink in the pharmacy: ? 1. It should have availability of hot and cold water 2. It should not be made of metal 3. It should be readily accessible from prescription counter - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 3 only. Sink requirements: must be readily accessible from prescription counter and it must have hot and cold water available." "What should be noted on an attendee's CE certificate? 1. Number of CE awarded in the event 2. Certificate number of course 3. Name and address of sponsor - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3." "How many square feet should a nuclear pharmacy be at least? - CORRECT ANSWER 300 square feet for a nuclear pharmacy" "How many square feet should a regular pharmacy be at least? - CORRECT ANSWER 150 square feet for regular pharmacy" "When a pharmacist signs any work, what should be recorded? 1. The pharmacist's signature 2. The pharmacist's name 3. The pharmacist's initials - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3 (initials, name and signatures)" "What is correct with regards to CE credit criteria? 1. There should be a half hour credit awarded for at least 30 minutes of study 2. There should be a 1 hour credit for at least 50 minutes of study 3. There should be a 1 hour credit for at least 60 minutes of study - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 2. A CE credit criteria must be at least 50 minutes per credit, half credit for 30 minutes therafter; and must complete the program" "An intern applying for registration as a pharmacist shall notify the Board within how long of any change in the intership, employment, or preceptor? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 days" "What is the maximum limit of intern hours per week? - CORRECT ANSWER 45 hours per week" "How many annual prescriptions does a pharmacy training site have to fill each year in order to be a pharmacy training site? - CORRECT ANSWER 20,000 annual prescriptions to be filled per year to train one intern" "How many square feet must a regular pharmacy be? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 150 square feet" "A centrally filled drug label must have: ? 1. The name of the patient in bold letters 2. The name of the drug in bold letters 3. The directions in bold letters - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3 the name of the drug and patient's name and directions must be bolded OR in special print. (I wonder if this is also necessary for a regular pharmacy and not just a central fill pharmacy)" "What is the process by which a patient's own meds can be used? 1. A written order from hospital doctor is required with full date 2. A written request from patient to the pharmacist should be documented 3. A written permission from the insurance company to let use patient's own medications - CORRECT ANSWER 1 only. A written order from a hospital doctor is required with full date" "Discontinued pharmacies should: 1. Inform the office of drug control of the closing 2. Notify the board about the prescription's records' location within 30 days 3. Remove the signs Include extra information - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3. Remove any signs, notify the Board as to where the prescription records are, return the permit within 30 days, tell the DEA, State Board of Pharmacy and the Office of Drug Control of the closing." "Sterile admixtures may be made in: 1. A clean room 2. A glove box 3. A laminar IV hood - CORRECT ANSWER 2 and 3 only. Either a laminar hood or glove box" "How many hours of CE credits are awarded for publishing an article? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 hours of CE credits per article, with a max of 6 hours of CE credits through articles" "What is correct regarding a PT committee? 1. It reviews and promotes the rational drug therapy 2. It reviews and allows the substitutions of a drug on the non-formulary list 3. It is the liaison between the medical field, pharmacists, and the Board - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 2 only" "When may CII orders be filled by fax without a written? 1. If it is faxed from another pharmacy 2. If it is faxed from a Long Term Care Facility for direct administration by injection 3. If it is faxed from hospice service - CORRECT ANSWER 2 and 3. long term care facility and hospice" "How many interns may a preceptor supervise at any given time? - CORRECT ANSWER one pharmacy intern (must be NJ specific)" "Does a pharmacy need a new permit if the pharmacy changes name? 1. Yes 2. No and without any actions 3. No but inform the Board - CORRECT ANSWER 3 only. No new permit but submit the change to the Board so they know" "How long should pharmacist meal breaks be? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 minutes" "Can a pharmacist fill a controlled substance prescription faxed by a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER obviously NOT" "Who has to renew registration on a yearly basis? 1. Pharmacy technicians 2. Pharmacy Interns 3. Pharmacists - CORRECT ANSWER 1 only. Only pharmacy technicians must renew their registration yearly" "How many hours of CE credit does a preceptor get per student? - CORRECT ANSWER A preceptor can get 3 hours of CE credit per student but with a maximum of 6 hours by this method" "How often do pharmacist licenses need to be renewed? - CORRECT ANSWER Every 2 years. CE credits are also every 2 years" "What records need to be kept by a nurse if she took any meds for a patient while the RPh was away or the pharmacy closed? 1. Patient's information 2. Drug information 3. Location information from where she took the medication - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3" "What should a pharmacist do if they find a drug without a lot number or expiration date? - CORRECT ANSWER Drugs without an expiration date or lot number must be disposed via protocol." "In order for a CE sponsor host to host a CE event, they must notify the Board... how much in advance ? - CORRECT ANSWER 45 days in advance" "Who is responsible for maintaining the QA and PT system of a hospital? 1. All pharmacists 2. Clinical pharmacists 3. Pharmacist in change (PIC) - CORRECT ANSWER 3 only. Pharmacist in charge (PIC)" "What is the minimum hourly working requirement for a PIC every week? - CORRECT ANSWER 35 hours per week" "Are electronic CII fills allowed without a prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER NO (so i still think though there is an exception for long term care and hospice)" "What should an RPh do if the patient asks for a copy of the prescription? 1. It is allowed to give a copy of the prescription 2. An RPh must write "Copy for Information Only" underlined 3. An RPh must write "VOID" on the face of the copy - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 2 only. It is allowed to give a copy of the prescription if an RPh writes "Copy for Information Only" underlined" "What kind of drug may be emergency dispensed? 1. Device for chronic disorder 2. Drug for chronic disorder 3. Drugs and devices for treatment of pain only - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 2 only.... (but I think it can be for pain too but maybe only chronic pain....)" "The requirements of a CE can be waived if: 1. A licensee is ill or disabled 2. A licensee is in the military 3. A licensee is on hardship - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, or 3" "How long does a pharmacist have from the time an order is written in a machine (I'm guessing computer) to check it? - CORRECT ANSWER Technically 24 hours" "May a pharmacist prepare a compounded prescription without a prescription just yet? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, as long as there is history to back it up" "How many percentage of intern hours must be with direct involvement with consumers, patients, RPh, or practitioners? - CORRECT ANSWER 75% of total intern hours" "What medications returned by patients in a hospital setting may be redispensed? - CORRECT ANSWER absolutely none!" "What is correct with regards to P&T committee members? 1. There must be at least one licensed practitioner nurse 2. There must be at least one prescriber 3. There must be at least one pharmacist in committee - CORRECT ANSWER 3. one RPh and other must be varied- hospitals without P&T committees must have the PIC institute policies him or herself." "All sterile compounding steps must be completed under which class area? - CORRECT ANSWER A Class 5 area (class 5 conditions at all times)" "How many pharmacy law related CE credits is required every two years? - CORRECT ANSWER For biennial renewal period, at least 3 CE credits shall be obtained in pharmacy law" "When must a pharmacist license be renewed after expiration? - CORRECT ANSWER within 30 days after expiration (RPh has 30 days to renew)" "How many pharmacies may a PIC be in charge of? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 pharmacy per PIC (pharmacist in charge)" "Which of the following prescriptions is accepted for CIII - CV drugs? 1. Oral prescriptions 2. Faxed prescriptions 3. Electronic prescriptions - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 2 only. Need fax or oral or written, electronic prescriptions for CIII -CV are not valid" "Are oral CII orders allowed in a hospital setting? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, but only under emergency!!" "What is correct with regards to becoming a preceptor? 1. An applicant must have employment for at least two years in New Jersey state 2. An applicant must provide evidence of registration 3. An applicant must write to the Board - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3" "How often do you have to inspect automated medication systems for expiration, misbranding, and integrity? - CORRECT ANSWER Every 30 days (monthly) ***This is arguable- possibly not accurate" "ISO Class 7 air quality conditions no greater than... ? - CORRECT ANSWER 352,000 particles of 0.5 micrometers and larger per cubic meter of air" "Is CE study by telephone considered didactic CE? 1. Only if it is interactive with the user 2. No, it is not considered didactic 3. Yes, without any limitations - CORRECT ANSWER 1 only. As long as you can ask questions it is didactic. Didactic also means live." "Pharmacies may perform centralized prescription handling if: 1. The Board has given permit 2. All pharmacies have the same owner 3. Centralized prescription handling facility is inspected by the FDA - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 2 only. The pharmacies must have the same owner and have the Board's permission AND there should be an audit trail that is 5 years retrievable, with 4 years retrievable within 2 weeks and most recent year retrievable and readable within 1 day" "Who has access to CII -CV meds in the pharmacy stock? 1. Pharmacy technicians 2. Pharmacy interns 3. Pharmacists - CORRECT ANSWER 3 only!! RPh only!!" "Pharmacies must be open for at least ? - CORRECT ANSWER 40 hours per week at least 5 days per week at least" "Who can check the dispensing device data? 1. Pharmacy intern 2. Prescriber 3. Pharmacist - CORRECT ANSWER 3 only!! RPh only!!" "What happens when a pharmacist license is renewed after 30 days of expiration? 1. Late fees should be paid 2. Retake the exams 3. Retake the Board Certified Courses (HIV and Medication Errors) - CORRECT ANSWER 1 only just pay the late fees" "Which of the following students is considered a pharmacy extern? 1. A student who is in the 5th year of pharmacy school 2. A student who is in the 6th year of pharmacy school 3. A student who is in the 2nd year of pharmacy school - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 2 only. (5th or 6th year OR 3rd or 4th pro year at an accredited)" "If ownership of a pharmacy is changed, how long does the new pharmacist-in-charge have to get a new permit? - CORRECT ANSWER 60 days" "Who is in charge of packing and cleaning the dispensing devices? 1. Pharmacy clerk under pharmacist supervision 2. Pharmacist 3. Pharmacy technician under pharmacist supervision - CORRECT ANSWER 2 and 3 only. Pharmacist or people under pharmacist supervision......... but I guess not clerk??" "If the Pharmacist-in-charge is gone for more than 30 days: 1. Permit holder should make a temporary pharmacist-in-charge 2. Pharmacist-in-charge should notify the Board 3. Pharmacist-in-charge should resign - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 2. PIC should notify the Board and pick a temporary PIC" "Maximum number of days a PIC can be on vacation? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days maximum" "What are ISO Class 5 conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER PER CUBIC METER: 3,520 particles or less. No larger than 0.5 micrometers in size. PER CUBIC FOOT: 100 particles or less" "What are ISO Class 6 conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER Even though Class 6 is never used!! PER CUBIC METER: 35,200 particles or less. No larger than 0.5 micrometers in size. PER CUBIC FOOT: 1,000 particles or less" "What are ISO Class 7 conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER PER CUBIC METER: 352,000 particles or less. No larger than 0.5 micrometers in size. PER CUBIC FOOT: 10,000 particles or less" "What are ISO Class 8 conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER PER CUBIC METER: 3,520,000 particles or less. No larger than 0.5 micrometers in size. PER CUBIC FOOT: 100,000 particles or less." "What are the ISO condition requirements for Ante room Buffer area PEC - CORRECT ANSWER Ante room: ISO 8 or better Buffer room: ISO 7 or better PEC (Primary Engineering Control): ISO 5 or better" "Use of a patient's own medication in a hospital setting: 1. It is allowed only if the hospital's P&T committee allows it 2. It is not allowed 3. It is allowed if an insurance does not cover in-hospital medications - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 2 only. It is not permitted most of the time unless the P&T committee says so" "What must be included on a name tag? 1. Title of person 2. Department 3. Name of person - CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 3. Name of person and title of person." "All prescription records, including original and refilled prescription data and the number of refills authorized by the prescriber shall be maintained for a period of.... how long? - CORRECT ANSWER No less than 5 years. (With last year immediately retrievable and oldest 4 years retrievable within 2 weeks)" "How many technicians can a pharmacist supervise at one time? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 techs" "Any temporary changes in pharmacy hours must: 1. Be posted in the newspaper 2. Be informed to each patient by sending a letter 3. Be posted on the window or entrance - CORRECT ANSWER 3 only. Just post it on the window." "Changes in name or address on your license must be made within..... how long? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days" "Does the Board of Pharmacy require a pharmacy technician to be certified? - CORRECT ANSWER NO" "How many CEs in pharmacy law is required each biennial renew period? and what number does it end in? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 CEs in pharmacy law and the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education number should end in "03"" "Can a pharmacist fill for a CII that is more than 120 doses? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, if the patient is in intractable pain, cancer pain, or terminal illness but it still can't exceed a 30 day supply" "How does a pharmacist obtain approval to administer vaccines? - CORRECT ANSWER They must fill out an application, send in a copy of their immunization course certificate and a copy of their BLS or CPR certificate" "What is the biennial license fee? - CORRECT ANSWER $140" "Is there a fee for renewal of immunization approval? - CORRECT ANSWER No" "How many CEs are required per biennial period? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 CEs per 2 years" "How many CEs must be didactic? How many CEs must be in pharmacy law? How many CEs in immunization? - CORRECT ANSWER Out of the 30 CEs per biennial year: 10 must be didactic (interactive) 3 must be in pharmacy law 2 must be in immunization (if you are immunization certified)" "When are renewal notices sent to pharmacists? - CORRECT ANSWER 60 days before expiration" "What specific CEs are required if you are in a collaborative practice? - CORRECT ANSWER You need 10 CEs in what your collaborative practice specializes in" "Can you carry over CEs to a new renewal period? - CORRECT ANSWER You can carry over a maximum of 10 CEs if the CE was done within the last 6 months of the last renewal period and was not used to renew your license before." "You scanned the image of the hard copy of the prescription and then something changed, what do you need to do? - CORRECT ANSWER Document the change on the scanned image" "Controlled substances need to be filed in their own spot with C3-C5 prescriptions separate from C2s or they need to have a ________blank____ because then they would be considered immediately retrievable. - CORRECT ANSWER a red "C" on the face of the prescription in the lower right hand corner that is one inch high (not 100% sure if it is only for C2s or if it includes C3-C5s)" "Do Schedule I drugs have medically accepted use? - CORRECT ANSWER NO" "Does the reverse distributor or the pharmacy fill out the name, quantity, dosage form, strength, and date of transfer on the DEA 222 Form? - CORRECT ANSWER For CIIs the reverse distributor fills it out For CIII-CV the pharmacy fills it out" "When using a reverse distributor does the pharmacy or the reverse distributor fill out the DEA 41 Form? - CORRECT ANSWER The reverse distributor will fill out the DEA 41 Form" "Can the reverse distributor issue DEA 222 Forms to a pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "Can the pharmacy send its shipment to the reverse distributor? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "What is a DEA 222a Form? - CORRECT ANSWER Requests more DEA 222 Forms to the DEA" "Upon a pharmacy receiving a DEA 222 Form from a supplier, does the supplier's signature need to be on it? - CORRECT ANSWER No" "Is a podiatrist a mid-level practitioner? - CORRECT ANSWER No, it is "full" lol" "How long is a short term detoxification treatment period? long term detoxification treatment period? maintenance treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER short term detoxification treatment period = 30 days long term detoxification treatment period = 30 to 180 days (3 months) maintenance treatment is anything over 21 days of opioid therapy" "What is PDMA? What are 6 things PDMA put in place? - CORRECT ANSWER Prescription Drug Marketing Act 1. bans the trade or selling of drug samples 2. requires the physician to request drug samples in writing (can be kept at hospital pharmacy but not community pharmacy) 3. drug wholesalers must be licensed 4. It tries to decrease the amount of misbranding and adulterated sample drugs 5. Drugs can be sold with coupons 6. An OTC bottle of Advil can have a 5% extra quantity for free" "During a maintenance phase, how long can a buprenorphine prescription be written for? - CORRECT ANSWER up to 30 days" "Where does the toll-free number for the pharmacy have to be? - CORRECT ANSWER Affixed on each label of drug" "Expiration dating requirements are exempt for: 1. New drug products for investigation use 2. Homeopathic drug products 3. Allergenic extracts - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3 (expiration dating requirements are exempt for new drug products for investigation use, homeopathic drug products, and allergenic extracts)" "Can a DEA practitioner number start with the letter W? - CORRECT ANSWER No" "Does an offer for patient counseling need to be done for a patient picking up a refill? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "Explain: Class I Drug Recalls Class II Drug Recalls Class III Drug Recalls - CORRECT ANSWER Class I Recalls: there is a possibility of serious adverse effects or death Class II Recalls: may cause temporary or reversible adverse effects and unlikely any serious adverse effects Class III Recalls: not likely to cause adverse health effects" "Who can package, clean, stock, or label drug dispensing devices can be done by who? - CORRECT ANSWER The pharmacist or pharmacy type of people (pharm techs or interns) under the supervision of a pharmacist)" "If a CII prescription is partially filled, how long does a pharmacy have to refill the rest of that prescription? And if they can't within that time frame, what does the pharmacist have to do? - CORRECT ANSWER A partial CII prescription must be fully filled within 72 hours. If a pharmacy can not fully fill the prescription within 72 hours, the pharmacist must call the prescriber to either get another prescription for the rest of the medication OR just notify the prescriber that only this amount is being given. (LTCF and terminally ill have 60 days for partial fill but that must be documented on the face of the prescription)" "If a CII prescription is going to be partially filled, what are 4 things needed to be done? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. write the quantity being dispensed 2. write the quantity of the amount remaining 3. write the date of the partial filling 4. write the identification of the dispensing pharmacist" "When does a CIII - CV prescription expire? - CORRECT ANSWER 6 months" "How many refills can be given on a CII prescription? CIII? - CORRECT ANSWER No refills are allowed on a CII prescription!! CIII-CV prescriptions can have up to 5 refills within a 6 month period" "A pharmacist must keep CE documentation for: - CORRECT ANSWER 5 years" "How long after NOTICE of a pharmacy's termination can a patient get their patient profile and currently valid prescriptions? - CORRECT ANSWER One year after notice (notice to the Board of Pharmacy, a sign in the window, or notice in newspaper once weekly for two weeks)" "Are electronic prescriptions allowed for CIII - CV drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER No, but oral, written, or faxed is acceptable" "When must penalty fines be paid to the Board? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 15 business days of letter or notification" "What does an applicant have to do if they fail the NAPLEX or MPJE three times? - CORRECT ANSWER They will need to take remedial courses at an approved pharmacy school before retaking the exam" "Who is allowed to access CII - CV controlled dangerous substances? - CORRECT ANSWER The Pharmacist ONLY!" "What happens if the pharmacist is not there and a drug including a CII - CV drug is needed in a hospital? - CORRECT ANSWER A designated nurse can go and get it. (only that nurse, not a pharm tech or pharm intern). The following must be recorded: nurse's signature name of drug dosage amount taken date patient's name and location in hospital the container from which it was taken so it can be checked when the pharmacist comes in. The records of this must be kept for 5 years." "What is the youngest age a pharmacist can vaccinate? - CORRECT ANSWER 7 years old" "At what age is a prescription necessary for a pharmacist to vaccinate? - CORRECT ANSWER Under 12 years old requires a prescription" "At what age is parental consent needed for a pharmacist to vaccinate? - CORRECT ANSWER Under 18 years old needs written parental consent" "Maximum of how many times can a refill prescription be transferred between pharmacies if the pharmacies share a real time on line database for a CIII drug? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 refills" "Maximum amount of times that a refill prescription can be transferred between Terry Drugs and CVS for a CIII drug? - CORRECT ANSWER ONCE." "Is the Board a Separate Entity or Under Another Organization/Department? - CORRECT ANSWER The BOP falls under the Board of Regents - The Board of Regents oversees the licensing requirements of all professions in NYS" "Who Chairs the Board? - CORRECT ANSWER A chairman and vice-chairman are elected annually by the board of pharmacy members" "How Are Board Members Selected? Appointment/Election? - CORRECT ANSWER Appointed by the regents based on the recommendation of the commissioner Within these board members, they elect a chairman and vice-chairman" "How Long do Board Members Serve? - CORRECT ANSWER Members serve 5 year terms" "How Often Does the Board Convene? - CORRECT ANSWER No set law, but historically convenes 4 times a year - March, May, September, November" "Who Can Attend Meetings? - CORRECT ANSWER Board meetings are open to the public except for "executive sessions"" "Who Can Apply? - CORRECT ANSWER Be of good moral character Be at least 21 years of age Meet education, examination, and experience requirements" "Application Fee? - CORRECT ANSWER initial license fees application fee $115 registration fee $179 + CE fee $45" "# of CE Hours for Renewal? - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum 45 hours each triennial registration period (q3 years)" "Special CE Requirements (e.g. live, compounding, preceptor, HIV, MTM, vaccinations, opioid, medication safety)? - CORRECT ANSWER No more than 22 hours can be self-study Does not define a minimum for live-CE, but if you do the bare minimum it's 23 hours At least 3 hours must be "reducing med error" CE If you participate in CDTM, 5 of these live hours must be dedicated to CDTM specific live CE Maintain records for at least 6 years" "Minimum Intern Hours? - CORRECT ANSWER No additional hours required for PharmD BPharm must have 1040 hours as intern foreign graduation = 12 months full time (2080 hours) as intern after passing NAPLEX" "pharmacy intern - License/Registration Required? - CORRECT ANSWER Limited (Intern) Permit, Lasts 5 YearsDisplayed Conspicuously in PharmacyCan Perform all of the Functions Delegated to Pharmacists Under Supervision" "who can apply for pharmacy intern position / fee - CORRECT ANSWER Enrolled in a program of pharmacy education and completed the first year of professional study Graduate of non-accredited pharmacy program (including foreign) to complete 2080 internship hours $70 fee no minimum hours requirement" "Current Enrollment/Good Standing Required? - pharmacy intern - CORRECT ANSWER Enrolled and completed first year of professional study" "Preceptor Required? - pharmacy intern - CORRECT ANSWER Immediate and Personal Supervision of a Registered Pharmacist Preceptor must have Practiced for at Least 1 Year" "renewal period for pharmacy intern - CORRECT ANSWER Initial Permit Lasts 5 Years, Can Renew Once for Max 2 Years" "pharmacy technician - CORRECT ANSWER "Technician" not Recognized by NYS, Referred to as "Unlicensed Assistants" No Requirements to Become an Unlicensed Assistant in NYS" "Specific Requirements on Who Can Access the Pharmacy? Without Pharmacist? BOP? Police? - CORRECT ANSWER Every pharmacy must be under the immediate supervision and management of a licensed pharmacist at all hours when open - State board of pharmacy, department of education, and their employees designed by the commissioner shall have the right to enter any pharmacy at reasonable times for inspection" "Minimum Square Footage? - CORRECT ANSWER 300 sq. ft, with at least 100 sq. ft of that dedicated for manufacturing, compounding, and dispensing" "Security System Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER The walls of a pharmacy must be floor or ceiling, or at least 9'6" high" "Must Storage Area Be On Site for Hard Copies? Drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER Must be kept on premises, readily available for 5 years Same for controlled" "signage requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Pharmacy Signage Drug Retail Price List Signage Language Assistance Services Signage" "Time to Notify Board of Changes to Ownership? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 30 days of change in ownership - Also applies to change in officers of corporation or in stockholders holding 10% or more of stock in the corporation" "Time to Notify Board of Changes to PIC? - CORRECT ANSWER Owner must notify within 7 days of change" "Time to Notify Board of Changes to Address? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 30 days prior to expected relocation" "Type of Prescription Balance Required? - CORRECT ANSWER Class A Balance (6mg), and metric weights if needed for the operation of this balance" "Other Equipment Required? - CORRECT ANSWER - devices capable of measuring volumes from 0.1ml to 500ml - mortar and pestle - refrigerator equipped with a thermometer and providing at times a storage temperature of 2 to -8 degrees C (36-46 F), limited to the storage of drugs - A copy of laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy in New York - hot and cold running water in compounding and dispensing area" "Must RPh Be On-Site for Access to Pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER YES" "Mail Allowed? (In-State to Out, Out-of-State to In) - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, considered "off-premises delivery" - Out of state must register as nonresident establishment - Must be licensed and/or registered with their home state in order to seek registration in NYS - Must provide a toll-free number during normal business hours and at least 40 hours/week for communication between the patient and pharmacist - Must designate a resident agent in NYS (basically someone to receive notice of lawsuits) EXEMPTION: NYS may grant exceptions to registration requirements for nonresident establishments that restricts its sale or dispensing of drugs to residents on this state to "isolated transactions" (600 or fewer prescriptions/year for pharmacies or $10,000 in sale for manufacturers or wholesalers in New York; isolated transactions are transactions necessary to protect the public health by addressing emergency shortage of drug and/or device in New York)" "What Are the Fees for A Pharmacy License? - CORRECT ANSWER Application: $345 Renewal: $260 Endorsement (Relocation): $50" "Who Can Apply for ownership of pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER Anyone of good moral character For corporate applicants, all officers/directors/stockholders having 10% or greater interest in corporation all must be of good moral character" "Signage Requirements? - ownership - CORRECT ANSWER Sign bearing full