MPJE NY EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED 100%

MPJE NY EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED 100% “A female patient walks into the pharmacy complaining of severe pain and asks if you can rush the filling of her prescription. She has had extensive oral surgery by her dentist. You check the shelf and realize that you have the brand name available for the narcotic that has been prescribed, but not the generic, which is on order. Your colleague insists that you need to dispense a generic. Which of the following are applicable in this situation? Select all that apply. 1. You can dispense the brand if the physician has written "daw" in the applicable section of the prescription. 2. You can dispense the brand if the prescription has "daw" preprinted on the prescription. 3. You can dispense the brand under any circumstances since there is an emergency situation. 4. You can dispense the brand, but need to charge the patient the price you would have charged for the generic if the physician has not written "daw" in the appl - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,3" "Which of the following apply to the pharmacist licensing requirements in this jurisdiction? Select all that apply. 1. Graduates of a non-accredited pharmacy program must complete an internship of not less than 12 months. 2. Graduates of an accredited Pharm. D program must complete a 6-month internship following graduation. 3. In order to become a licensed pharmacist, one must be at least 18 years of age. 4. The examination requirement to become a pharmacist consists of 2 parts: passing both the NAPLEX exam and the MPJE exam. 5. The passing score for all applicable pharmacist licensing exams shall be 75.0. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,5" "Which of the following apply to licensees who -have allowed their respective licenses to practice pharmacy lapse, -have not practiced pharmacy continuously in another jurisdiction, AND -wish to have their licenses reinstated? Select all that apply. 1. They would be required to complete the continuing education (CE) requirement applicable to the period of time the licensee was registered in their last registration period. 2. They would be required to submit proof of completion of all required CE for the new renewal period directly to the Board of Pharmacy. 3. They would be required to earn at least 15 hours of CE in each succeeding 12-month period after the registration is reissued until the next registration date. 4. They would be required to earn up to a maximum of 45 hours of CE for the time of lapsed registration which needs to be completed in the 12 months before the beginning of the new registration period. 5. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,3,4" "What requirements apply to outsourcing facilities in this jurisdiction? Select all that apply. 1. Register as an outsourcing facility with the FDA. 2. Submit inspection reports upon registration and renewal to the Department of Education. 3. Maintain quality control records for determining beyond-use dating and stability for 2 years. 4. Report annually to the Board of Pharmacy drugs compounded over the previous 12 months. 5. Comply with good manufacturing practices (GMPs). - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,5" "Which of the following apply to registration requirements for non-resident pharmacies? Select all that apply. 1. Non-resident pharmacies that ship drugs into this jurisdiction are required to register in this jurisdiction. 2. Pharmacists who are employed at non-resident pharmacies need to comply with the continuing education requirements of this jurisdiction. 3. Non-resident pharmacies are required to be open for business at least 40 hours per week. 4. Non-resident pharmacies are required to provide a toll-free number on the prescription label for residents of this jurisdiction. 5. For controlled substances shipped, mailed, or delivered into this jurisdiction, the nonresident pharmacy shall follow Federal law and the law of this jurisdiction. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,3,4,5" "Which of the following are required on a written Schedule II prescription? Select all that apply. 1. Maximum daily dosage 2. Quantity prescribed in both numeric and written form 3. Refills allowed in both numeric and written form 4. Name, sex, address, and age of the ultimate user 5. Printed name, address, DEA number, telephone number, and handwritten signature of the prescriber - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,4,5" "Which of the following schedules of controlled substances may be dispersed throughout the pharmacy stock in a retail pharmacy? Select all that apply. 1. Schedule I 2. Schedule II 3. Schedule III 4. Schedule IV 5. Schedule V - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,3,4,5" "Which of the following apply to oral prescriptions for CIII-V? Select all that apply. 1. Schedule III oral prescriptions cannot be filled for 30-day supply or 100 units. 2. The prescriber must write "Follow-up prescription to oral order." on applicable prescriptions. 3. The pharmacist does not have to sign the follow-up prescription. 4. The prescriber must deliver a written or electronic order for oral prescriptions within 72 hours. 5. The pharmacist must record that an applicable prescription is a follow-up to an oral order. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,4,5" "Which of the following apply to the prescriptive authority of physician assistants? Select all that apply. 1. Prescriptions written by physician assistants need to include the signature of the supervising physician. 2. Prescriptions written by a physician assistant need to include the name of the licensed physician assistant, their signature and license number, and the letters "P.A." 3. Prescriptions written by a physician assistant shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the supervising physician. 4. The countersignature of a supervising physician is never required prior to the execution of a hospital order written by a physician assistant. 5. Prescriptions written for controlled substances by physician assistants need to include the DEA number of the supervising physician. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,3,4" "Which of the following are included among the requirements for the Drug Retail Price List? Select all that apply. 1. Pharmacies must update the Drug Retail Price List monthly. 2. The Drug Retail Price List is a list of the 150 most frequently prescribed drugs in the most common quantities. 3. Pharmacies can request a 30-day waiver if there is additional time needed to update the Drug Retail Price List. 4. Internet pharmacies are exempt from the requirement to provide a copy of the Drug Retail Price List upon request. 5. Mail order pharmacies for consumers in this jurisdiction are required to include a printed notice with each delivery of a prescription drug informing the consumer of the availability of the Drug Retail Price List and a toll-free telephone number to obtain the list. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,5" "A prescription for Motrin 800 mg is written on May 1, 2016, with a refill "prn" designation. How long can the prescription be refilled? 1. The prescription can be filled indefinitely. 2. The prescription can be refilled for 1 year from the date of issue. 3. The prescription can be refilled 12 times. 4. The prescription can be refilled no more than 5 times between May 1, 2016 and November 1, 2016. 5. The prescription can be refilled 1 time. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 5) The prescription can be refilled 1 time" "Which of the following would be applicable to a collaborative drug therapy agreement? Select all that apply. 1. Participation in a written agreement or protocol authorizing (CDTM) is voluntary, and no patient, physician, pharmacist, or facility shall be required to participate. 2. Pharmacists participating in CDTM can substitute a different drug from that originally prescribed by the participating physician provided that the rationale is immediately provided to the participating physician, even if such substitution is not specifically addressed in the written order or protocol. 3. The pharmacist shall be required to immediately document in the patient's medical record changes made to the patient's drug therapy. 4. The pharmacist's adjusting or managing a drug regimen may include adjusting drug strength, frequency of administration, or route of administration. 5. The pharmacist is not required to notify the patient's - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,3,4" "What information is the pharmacist never allowed to change on a Schedule III controlled drug prescription (even with the consent of the prescriber)? Select all that apply. 1. Prescriber's name 2. Drug quantity 3. Patient's name 4. Drug strength 5. Drug dosage - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,3" "You recently graduated and have started your pharmacy career, and the pharmacy community is grappling with the new rules about electronic prescriptions. Your understanding is that all prescriptions are required to be written electronically, but that there are some exceptions to this rule. Which of the following are permissible exceptions? Select all that apply. 1. Prescriptions issued by veterinarians 2. Prescriptions issued by a practitioner under circumstances where such practitioner reasonably determines that it would be impractical for the patient to obtain substances prescribed by electronic prescription in a timely manner and such delay would adversely impact the patient's medical condition 3. Prescriptions issued by podiatrists 4. Prescriptions issued in circumstances where electronic prescribing is not available due to temporary technological or electrical failure 5. Prescriptions written by a dentist - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,4" "Which of the following apply to the prescriptive privileges of a midwife? Select all that apply. 1. Any prescription written by a midwife has to be countersigned by the supervising physician. 2. Licensed midwives may become certified by SED to prescribe medications and to order diagnostic tests within their scope of practice and consistent with their practice. 3. Most midwives have met the requirement to prescribe. 4. Midwives who qualify can obtain their own DEA number. 5. Midwives are never allowed to treat male patients. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,3,4" "Which of the following apply to the ordering/administration of controlled substances in an institutional setting? Select all that apply. 1. "PRN" orders are not permitted. 2. Emergency oral orders need to be signed by the practitioner within 48 hours. 3. Standing orders or specific orders for individual patients to be administered at specified times shall not be valid after 7 days, although there are exceptions for stabilized patients with certain conditions, in which case a standing order would be valid for 30 days. 4. Physician assistants can write orders, but they would need to be countersigned by the supervising physician within 48 hours. 5. Routine orders or an order in which there is no specific order written by a specific physician or another authorized practitioner are not permissible. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,3,5" "Which of the following are requirements related to OBRA '90? Select all that apply. 1. Counseling requirement 2. Prospective drug review prior to dispensing 3. Maintaining patient profiles 4. Conducting a biennial inventory of controlled substances 5. Completing Continuing Education requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,3" "Which of the following are true when a Schedule II prescription is partially filled multiple times in a retail pharmacy for a nursing home patient? Select all that apply. 1. The pharmacy's computer system must be able to record the partial dispensing in real time. 2. The prescriber must write "RHCF patient" on the face of the prescription. 3. The remaining quantity to be dispensed must also be recorded. 4. The pharmacy can fill a maximum of 5 partial fillings. 5. The pharmacy can partially fill the prescription for up to 60 days from the date of issuance if issued for more than a 30-day supply. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,3,5" "How long from the date of last entry must patient profiles be maintained in this jurisdiction? 1. 1 year 2. 2 years 3. 3 years 4. 4 years 5. 5 years - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 5) 5 years" "Which of the following are required in a pharmacy in order to obtain and maintain a registration? Select all that apply. 1. Current edition of Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences 2. Refrigerator equipped with a thermometer 3. Weighing device sensitive to 12 mg 4. Mortar and pestle 5. Devices capable of measuring volumes from 0.1 mL to 500 mL - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,4,5" "In this jurisdiction, which of the following counseling requirements apply to traditional walk-in patients at a retail pharmacy? Select all that apply. 1. Actual counseling is required for new prescriptions (i.e., not just an offer to counsel). 2. Only the pharmacist or pharmacy intern can provide counseling. 3. If a patient refuses counseling, the refusal may be optionally noted in the pharmacy records. 4. Counseling is required when there is a change in the dose or strength of a medication previously provided to an existing patient of a pharmacy. 5. Counseling is required for refill prescriptions. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,4" "A manufacturer recalled an antihypertensive drug product because the label incorrectly stated an expiration date of January instead of December of the previous year. What class of recall is this? 1. I 2. II 3. III 4. IV 5. V - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3) Recall class III" "The FDA recently received several reports that a blood pressure medication previously approved by the FDA caused unexplained bleeding in patients who took it. Under these circumstances what can the FDA do? Select all that apply. 1. Order that reimbursement for the drug under federal and Medicaid programs is halted if the manufacturer fails to comply with a request to recall the drug. 2. Order the manufacturer to recall the medication. 3. Request a court to issue an injunction requesting the manufacturer to cease distributing the product. 4. Request that the manufacturer recall the medication. 5. Seize the medication from the shelves of the manufacturer, wholesalers, and pharmacies. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3,4,5" "Case: A hospital nurse noticed a problem with an automatic blood pressure device. The device did not shut off automatically and the patient suffered a serious injury. Question What action(s) are required by the hospital? I. Notify the manufacturer within 10 days. II. Notify the FDA within 10 days if the manufacturer is not known. III. Notify the State Board of Medicine within 10 days. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I and II only" "What prescriptions require the pharmacist to use child-resistant packaging? Select all that apply. 1. Prescriptions issued to an employee from an outpatient hospital pharmacy 2. Prescriptions issued to a resident of a long-term care facility 3. Prescriptions issued to a resident of a personal care home where the resident maintains their own medication 4. Prescriptions sent from a retail pharmacy to be used by an inpatient in a hospital 5. Prescriptions sent from a retail pharmacy to be used by a current inpatient who is being discharged with the medication - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,3,5" "Which of the following statements is/are true about tax-free alcohol? I. Medicines compounded using tax-free alcohol cannot be sold to the retail public. II. Medicines compounded using tax-free alcohol cannot be sold to outpatients. III. Tax-free alcohol may be given to inpatients as a beverage. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I and II only" "What prescription(s) must be dispensed with a patient package insert? I. Pravachol II. Premarin III. Yasmin - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: II and III only" "What could be considered examples of adulteration? Select all that apply I. A pharmacist substituting lactose for triamcinolone powder in a compounded prescription II. A pharmacist, prior to dispensing, placing tablets back in the vial that have fallen on the floor III. A manufacturer placing a USP designation on a product when its strength differs from USP standards - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I, II and III" "Which statements are true regarding the regulation of prescription drug samples? Select all that apply. 1. Buying or selling samples would be an unlawful act. 2. Prescribers are allowed to orally request standing orders for samples from the manufacturer. 3. Regulation of samples by the FDA is primarily under the Prescription Drug Marketing Act. 4. Samples are permitted under certain conditions in hospital pharmacies. 5. Starter packs are not permitted in traditional community pharmacies. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,3,4" "What statements apply when a pharmacist is confronted with an inspection by the DEA? Select all that apply. 1. When presented with an administrative search warrant, the pharmacist can refuse to consent to the inspection. 2. When presented with a Notice of Inspection, the pharmacist can grant the inspector only limited inspection rights. 3. When presented with a Notice of Inspection, the pharmacist can refuse to consent to the inspection. 4. When presented with a Notice of Inspection, the pharmacist can withdraw consent at any time during the inspection at issue. 5. When presented with a search warrant the pharmacist can refuse to consent to the inspection. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,3,4" "A podiatrist registered with the DEA writes a prescription for Tylenol #3 (qty 30) with a sig of 1 tablet every 4 hours for pain for a friend who strained their elbow. The pharmacist knows that the prescription was written for this purpose. Which statements apply under the circumstances? Select all that apply. 1. If the pharmacist were to dispense the drug, they could be subject to administrative penalties by the Board. 2. If the pharmacist were to dispense the drug, they could be subject to criminal penalties by the DEA. 3. Since the podiatrist has a DEA number, they have violated the Controlled Substance Act. 4. The pharmacist has a corresponding responsibility not to dispense the prescription. 5. The podiatrist has written a prescription outside the scope of their practice. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,4,5" "Schedule I controlled substances are defined as having a high potential for abuse with no current medical use in treatment in the US. What are examples of Schedule I controlled substances? Select all that apply. 1. Cocaine 2. GHB 3. Heroin 4. Mescaline 5. Methaqualone - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,3,4,5" "The sole proprietor of a pharmacy and registrant with the DEA decides to go on a vacation. In their absence, who may order Schedule II substances on a hard copy DEA 222 form? I. Any pharmacist employed by the pharmacy. II. The pharmacist manager. III. Anyone granted an applicable power of attorney. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: III only" "A cough syrup contains 15 mg of codeine and 100 mg of guaifenesin in each 10 mL. A 60 mL bottle of this product would be classified as what Schedule? 1. II 2. III 3. IV 4. V 5. Non-controlled - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 4) V * less than 2mg/mL = schedule V *2-18mg/mL = schedule III * more than 18mg/mL = schedule II" "While working in the pharmacy, you accidentally spill 4 oz of Tussionex down the sink. Which of the following is/are obligatory at this point? I. Reporting of the loss to the DEA in writing within 1 day II. Submission of a DEA Form 106 to the DEA III. Two witness signatures on the controlled substance inventory - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: III only" "What drugs are examples of Schedule II substances? Select all that apply. 1. Buprenorphine 2. Dilaudid 3. Hydrocodone/acetaminophen 4. Tramadol 5. Tussionex - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,3,5" "Which of the following is/are exempt from having to procure a DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances? I. Officials of the Armed Services II. Officials of the Bureau of Prisons III. Officials of the Public Health Service - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I, II and III" "When completing a 222 order form (when a pharmacy is ordering from the wholesaler), which of the following is/are true? 1. Copy 3 is retained at the pharmacy, while copies 1 and 2 are sent to the wholesaler. 2. The wholesaler will have 60 days to supply the balance of any orders not able to be filled completely. 3. Upon receipt of the order by the pharmacy, the number of packages received and date received must be recorded on copy 3. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I, II and III" "You are presented a prescription for a controlled substance that looks a little suspicious and decide to check the DEA number written on the prescription. What could be a correct DEA number for the prescribing doctor John Curtin, MD? Select all that apply. 1. AB 1234563 2. AC 1234563 3. BC 1234563 4. FC 1234563 5. PJ 1234563 - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,3,4" "Which of the following are operational requirements regarding reverse distributors? Select all that apply. 1. The pharmacy must complete the DEA Form 41 for any drugs transferred to the reverse distributor. 2. The pharmacy can forward controlled substances to the reverse distributor at any time for destruction. 3. The reverse distributor can return unwanted controlled substances to the manufacturer on behalf of the pharmacy. 4. The reverse distributor must complete a 222 form when accepting Schedule II drugs from a pharmacy for destruction. 5. Reverse distributors must register with the DEA. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,3,4,5" "Which of the following are examples of Schedule III controlled substances? Select all that apply. 1. Acetaminophen with codeine liquid 2. Lyrica 3. Paregoric 4. Subutex 5. Xanax - CORRECT ANSWER Ans. 3,4" "A qualified physician has been treating patients for opioid dependence in an office-based treatment program for more than 1 year. Up to how many patients can they request to treat going forward? 1. 20 2. 30 3. 50 4. 75 5. 100 - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 5) 100" "What requirements apply to intern or resident using the hospital DEA number instead of obtaining their own? Select all that apply. 1. Any dispensing or prescribing is in the usual course of the intern's or resident's professional practice as an employee of the hospital. 2. The hospital must authorize the intern or resident to dispense or prescribe under its registration. 3. The hospital must determine that the intern or resident is permitted to dispense or prescribe drugs in this jurisdiction. 4. The intern or resident must be originally assigned to the hospital for a minimum of a 2-year period to use the hospital's DEA number. 5. The intern or resident must have a pending application with the DEA that has been tentatively approved when the residency ends. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,3" "What is true regarding the Kefauver-Harris Amendments? I. Triggered by the sulfanilamide disaster II. Requires informed consent of research subjects III. Requires that drugs be proven effective - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: II and III only" "According to the Constitution of the United States of America, which of the following is/are true? I. Any federal or state statute must be consistent with the Constitution. II. State law that is more stringent than federal law is not necessarily in conflict with federal law. III. State law prevails over federal law if there is a true conflict between the two laws. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I and II only" "A pharmacy chain is considering having one facility to serve as a storage facility for central recordkeeping purposes for the 20 pharmacies in the chain. Which of the following are applicable to a central recordkeeping facility for this pharmacy? Select all that apply. 1. Executed DEA 222 order forms cannot be stored centrally. 2. If the pharmacy failed to comply with any of the required conditions for central recordkeeping, the DEA would likely revoke the authority to keep central records. 3. Inventory records cannot be kept centrally. 4. The pharmacy would have to agree to deliver any requested records that were kept centrally to a registered location within 2 business days upon receipt of a written request from the DEA. 5. The pharmacy would have to notify the DEA 14 days in advance of its intent to keep central records and only proceed with the explicit permission of the DEA. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,3,4" "Case: A physician wishes to prescribe a codeine-based liquid for the management of pain in a young child. The child is allergic to acetaminophen, so the physician asks the pharmacist to compound a preparation containing 240 mg of codeine in 120 mL of simple syrup. Question What schedule would the resultant compound belong to? 1. II 2. III 3. IV 4. V 5. This product would not be a controlled substance. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1) II * codeine ALONE is always CII, when formulated with another agent we focus on 2mg/mL dosing schedules" "A retail pharmacist may fill a prescription from a qualified physician for the treatment of opiate addiction for which of the following substances? Select all that apply. 1. Subutex 2. Suboxone 3. Methadone 4. Levo-alpha-acetylmethadol (LAAM) 5. Dolophine - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2" "A patient known to have an addiction is injured in a severe automobile accident and is admitted to the hospital. What governs the administration of methadone to this patient under these circumstances? 1. Not permitted because the patient is known to have an addiction 2. Permitted if the prescribing physician has a DEA wavier 3. Permitted only if the hospital is registered as a Narcotic Treatment Facility 4. Permitted only if the hospital obtains permission on a case-by-case basis from the DEA 5. Permitted because the patient was admitted for a condition other than addiction - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 5" "Which of the following is/are required on a DEA Form 106 in the event of a significant theft or loss of controlled substances? Select all that apply I. Name and DEA number of the pharmacy II. Itemization of the items taken III. Purchase value of the missing items - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I, II and III" "You open up your pharmacy one morning and realize that all of your stock of Sudafed has been stolen. What are you reporting obligations? 1. Call the Board of Pharmacy immediately and follow up with a written report within 30 days. 2. Notify the DEA in writing within 1 business day. 3. Notify the DEA in writing within 1 business day and complete a DEA Form 106. 4. Notify the DEA orally as soon as possible and follow up with a written report within 15 days. 5. You are not required to report the loss to the DEA since Sudafed is not a controlled substance. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 4" "Case: A pharmacist completed one order on a DEA 222 order form for three separate items: Demerol, Oxycontin, and Ritalin. Upon completing the order, the pharmacist realized that they did not actually need the Ritalin. Question: Which of the following options are available to the pharmacist in this situation? Select all that apply. 1. Put a single strike through the word "Ritalin" and mark next to it "canceled." 2. Do not mark the form at all, but notify the supplier in writing that the wish to cancel the Ritalin and let the supplier cancel the Ritalin. 3. Mark all three copies "VOID" and store with the other executed order forms and complete a new 222 order form without the Ritalin. 4. Phone the supplier to let it know that the pharmacy no longer needs the Ritalin order filled. 5. Submit the order as is since the completed 222 form cannot be changed, and simply return the Ritalin to the wholesaler after it is deliv - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,3" "An independent pharmacy owner decided to retire and transfer total business operations, including controlled substances, to a local chain pharmacy. How soon before the owner actually transfers the business must the required information related to the transfer be submitted to the regional DEA administrator either in person or by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested)? 1. 3 days 2. 7 days 3. 14 days 4. 30 days 5. 45 days - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3) 14 days" "Which of the following are restrictions that apply to the issuing of a controlled substance prescription? Select all that apply. 1. They shall be dated with the date that they are issued. 2. They shall be signed on the date that they are issued. 3. They shall be limited to a 30-day supply. 4. They cannot be written for a use that is outside the scope of the prescriber. 5. They must be manually signed by the prescriber unless the prescription is an electronic prescription that is digitally signed. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,4,5" "Which of the following would be acceptable methods for storing controlled substance prescription files in this jurisdiction? I. Three separate files—Schedule II; Schedule III, IV, and V; non-controlled Substances II. Two separate files—Schedule II, III, IV, and V; non-controlled Substances III. Two separate files—Schedule II; Schedule III, IV, V and non-controlled substances - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I only" "Case: Over the course of the last 12 months, a pharmacy has dispensed 20,000 doses of controlled substances pursuant to prescriptions. In that same 12-month period, the pharmacy has "distributed" 2000 doses of controlled substances to other physicians and pharmacies in the area. Question: What specifications apply in this scenario? Select all that apply. 1. Pharmacy can exchange Schedule II substances pursuant to an invoice. 2. Pharmacy distribution would be considered a coincidental activity. 3. Pharmacy would have to register as a distributor with the DEA. 4. Physicians must use a DEA Form 222 to obtain Schedule II CS. 5. Physicians need a DEA registration to receive CS. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3,4,5" "Case: A patient is prescribed Suboxone to treat an opiate addiction in this jurisdiction. Question: What specifications apply to the prescription? Select all that apply. 1. The patient would have to present the Rx for filling within 30 days. 2. The pharmacist would have to write the words "for opiate addiction" on the Rx. 3. The prescriber is not permitted to write for refills on the Suboxone Rx. 4. The prescriber would have a second DEA number beginning with the letter X. 5. The prescriber would have to be a qualified practitioner. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,4,5" "Case: The prescription department manager decides to order some drugs for the pharmacy. Question: What items will be ordered on a DEA Form 222? Select all that apply. 1. Alprazolam 2. Demerol 3. Suboxone 4. Testosterone 5. Tussionex - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,5" "What should the pharmacist be aware of related to Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT)? Select all that apply. 1. If a prescription is written for EPT, it must have "EPT" written in the body of the prescription above the name of the medication and dosage for all prescriptions issued. 2. The name of the sex partner is anonymous and is never written on the prescription. 3. EPT can be provided for partners of patients diagnosed with Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct). 4. EPT can be provided for partners of patients diagnosed with gonorrhea. 5. The recommended EPT treatment for Ct infection is 1g of azithromycin taken as a single oral dose. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,3,5" "What patient-specific information is a pharmacist required to submit to the Prescription Monitoring Program when a patient fills a controlled substance prescription? Select all that apply. 1. Date prescription issued and date dispensed 2. remaining # of refills 3. prescriber's DEA number 4. # of days supply 5. payment method - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,3,4,5" "A patient walks into your pharmacy with a prescription for acetaminophen/oxycodone (Percocet). Unfortunately, the prescriber has forgotten to include the strength. In situations like this, where the prescription is incomplete, what additions could you make upon consultation and agreement with the prescriber? Select all that apply. 1. adding a drug strength 2. adding the date rx written if missing 3. adding a dosage form 4. adding patient's name 5. adding a drug quantity - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,3" "You receive a prescription that was written by an optometrist for a glaucoma medication. You are unsure whether or not the optometrist is qualified to prescribe the medication. Which of the following apply to an optometrist's prescriptive authority? Select all that apply. 1. A glaucoma medication would be considered a Phase II therapeutic pharmaceutical agent. 2. An optometrist who is certified to prescribe glaucoma medications would have been previously certified to prescribe Phase I therapeutic pharmaceutical agents. 3. Phase II therapeutic pharmaceutical agents include both topical and oral dosage forms. 4. An optometrist who was certified to prescribe Phase I therapeutic pharmaceutical agents would have an additional qualification of "T" associated with their license. 5. An optometrist who was certified to prescribe Phase II therapeutic pharmaceutical agents would have an additional qualification of "V" associat - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1, 2, 5" "Which of the following requirements apply to a controlled substance label? Select all that apply. 1. An orange label is required for dispensing a controlled substance prescription. 2. The maximum daily dosage is required on the label. 3. Name, address, and telephone number of the dispensing practitioner (pharmacy) are required on the label. 4. The words "CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE, USE WITH CAUTION" prominently marked or printed in either boldface or upper case lettering are required on the label. 5. The name of any animal and the name and address of the owner are required on any controlled substance prescription label written for an animal. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,3" "What are the responsibilities of an institution with respect to the security of prescriptions for outpatient use? Select all that apply. 1. To set up periodic audits to determine if the staff practitioners, interns, and residents are storing the prescriptions properly 2. To require that prescriptions be kept under lock and key when not in use 3. To notify the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement immediately of the loss, destruction, or theft of any such official prescriptions assigned to the institution 4. To return unused prescriptions to the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement 5. To maintain a record of all prescriptions assigned to staff practitioners - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,3,5" "Partial filling of a Schedule III substance is permissible, provided that: I. Each partial filling is recorded. II. The total quantity dispensed in all partial fillings cannot exceed the total quantity prescribed for a 30-day period. III. There is a maximum of 5 partial fillings. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I and II only" "Which of the following requirements apply when conducting a controlled substance inventory? Select all that apply. 1. The inventory record must remain at the registered location. 2. The inventory may be done at any time during the workday. 3. The inventory record must be signed by the person(s) taking the inventory. 4. The inventory record needs to be retained for a 5-year period. 5. During an inventory, one would need to make an exact count of any Alprazolam. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,4" "You have been considering getting more clinically involved at your hospital and want to participate in a collaborative therapy protocol. Which of the following relate to the training or experience needed? Select all that apply. 1. The pharmacist needs to have either residency training or have board certification. 2. The pharmacist needs to have a current unrestricted license. 3. The pharmacist needs to have 1 million dollars of malpractice insurance per occurrence or claims made. 4. If the pharmacist has a B.S. Pharm. degree, they must have a minimum of 3 years' experience, of which at least 1 year shall include clinical experience in a health facility. 5. If the pharmacist has a Pharm D. degree, they must have a minimum of 2 years' experience, of which at least 1 year shall include clinical experience in a health facility. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,4,5" "Which of the following are included in the operational requirements for pharmacists administering immunizations? Select all that apply. 1. Assess the recipient for contraindications after administration. 2. Provide a copy of the appropriate vaccine information statement (VIS) to the recipient only on request. 3. Inform recipient of potential side effects and adverse reactions both orally and in writing. 4. Not to administer the immunization unless the recipient consents to it. 5. Provide a signed certificate of immunization to the recipient. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3,4,5" "In this jurisdiction, what is the maximum amount of time allowed between the issue of a Schedule II prescription and the filling of the prescription? 1. 7 days 2. 30 days 3. 90 days 4. 6 months 5. No specific limit - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2) 30 days" "In an emergency situation, a physician calls in a prescription to you for Mrs. Jones for Alprazolam 0.5 mg t.i.d. prn anxiety MDD 3. What is the maximum number of tablets the physician can call in? 1. 0 2. 5 3. 15 4. 90 5. 100 - CORRECT ANSWER Ans. 3) 15 tabs" "How often do you need to renew your pharmacist license? 1. Every year 2. Every 2 years 3. Every 3 years 4. Every 4 years 5. Every 5 years - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3) every 3 years" "Residents and interns who do not have their own DEA numbers are sometimes allowed to use the DEA number of the hospital when prescribing controlled substances. However, in order to use the hospital's DEA number, which of the following must apply? I. The hospital must make a list available when requested of those who prescribe using the hospital's DEA number. II. The resident or intern must only be acting within the scope of employment at the hospital when using the hospital's DEA number. III. There will be a suffix consisting of numbers and/or letters at the end of the hospital's DEA number that will identify the individual resident or intern. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I, II, III" "Which of the following is/are a requirement(s) associated with the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act as it relates to sales of pseudoephedrine? I. The customer enters the name of the drug product and the quantity purchased in a bound logbook (or electronic log). II. The customer enters their name and address in the logbook (or electronic log) as well as the date and time of the sale. III. The customer signs the logbook (or electronic log). - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: II and III only" "A person who appears to be about 18 years of age enters the pharmacy and asks to purchase a 4 oz bottle of dextromethorphan. You proceed with the sale. Later, you receive a notice that the State Board of Pharmacy intends to fine you for this transaction since the purchaser was only 16 years old. What obligations do you have when selling dextromethorphan over the counter? Select all that apply. 1. Require proof of age for anyone who appears to be under the age of 25. 2. Provide dextromethorphan to those under 18 only through a valid prescription. 3. Face a $250 fine every time you have a violation. 4. Maintain a log of all dextromethorphan sales for a period of 2 years. 5. Submit dextromethorphan sales to the state prescription drug monitoring system. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,3" "You just received your first CII faxed prescription for a hospice patient. You remember reading in the DEA Pharmacist Manual that a faxed CII prescription for a hospice patient can serve as the original and you do not need to obtain a hard copy prescription from the prescriber. Which of the following apply to CII prescriptions for hospice patients in this jurisdiction? Select all that apply. 1. Physicians are allowed to fax CII prescriptions for hospice patients. 2. Within 72 hours, the prescribing practitioner shall deliver to the pharmacist a backup prescription for any faxed CII prescription for a hospice patient. 3. The pharmacy must have a written agreement or contract with the hospice program in order to dispense controlled substances to a patient of the hospice program. 4. The pharmacy must obtain a modification of its DEA registration in order to service hospice patients. 5. The physician is required to note - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,3,5" "Which of the following apply to an emergency kit maintained in a nursing home? Select all that apply. 1. Any oral emergency orders shall be signed by the ordering practitioner within 48 hours. 2. A separate record shall be maintained of the administration of controlled substances from an emergency kit. 3. Each emergency kit may contain up to a 24-hour supply of a maximum of 10 different controlled substances in unit dose packaging. 4. The nursing home would be required to notify the pharmacy within 48 hours of each time the emergency kit is unsealed, opened, or showed evidence of tampering. 5. Each kit shall be secured in a stationary, single-locked system or other secure method approved by the department. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,3" "In this jurisdiction, what must a pharmacist do to become certified to administer vaccinations? Select all that apply. 1. Become certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS). 2. Provide evidence of 1 million dollars of liability insurance per occurrence or claims made. 3. Complete an approved immunization course within the past 3 years. 4. Submit a completed Pharmacist Immunization Certification Form with the applicable fee. 5. Post the certificate of completion of the immunization course in a conspicuous location in the pharmacy. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,3,4" "Case: A pharmacist in this jurisdiction wishes to practice nuclear pharmacy but does not have a certification as a nuclear pharmacist by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties. Question: What requirements apply? Select all that apply. 1. 200 contact hours of didactic instruction in nuclear pharmacy in an accredited school or college of pharmacy 2. 10 contact hours of continuing education in the area of nuclear pharmacy on an annual basis 3. Annual testing to determine if the pharmacist has been overexposed to radiation 4. 500 hours of clinical training under a Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties-certified nuclear pharmacist 5. Required clinical training must be obtained in an appropriate setting involving nuclear pharmacy services. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,4,5" "Which of the following statements are applicable to prescription labels in this jurisdiction? Select all that apply. 1. The patient name must be emphasized (i.e., highlighted in color, in bold type, or both). 2. The patient name is considered an important element. 3. The prescription number must be emphasized (i.e., highlighted in color, in bold type, or both). 4. The directions for use must be emphasized (i.e., highlighted in color, in bold type, or both). 5. The name of the prescriber must be emphasized (i.e., highlighted in color, in bold type, or both). - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,4" "In addition to your responsibility to inform the DEA of the significant theft or loss of controlled substances, what additional obligations do you have in this jurisdiction in the event of a theft or loss of controlled substances? Select all that apply. 1. Thefts or losses of controlled substances must be reported promptly to the Department of Health, but only if the loss is significant. 2. Thefts or losses get reported to the Department of Health on a DEA 106 Form. 3. Applicable thefts or losses are required to be reported promptly to the Department of Health. 4. The pharmacy is required to report situations of possible diversion of controlled substances to the Department of Health. 5. Thefts are not required to be reported if the controlled substances are recovered before the reporting form has been submitted to the Department of Health. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3,4" "Which of the following requirements apply to the Prescription Monitoring Program in this jurisdiction? Select all that apply. 1. Pharmacies are required to electronically submit dispensing information for all controlled substances dispensed not later than 72 hours after the substance was dispensed. 2. A pharmacist may designate another pharmacist or pharmacy intern employed by the same pharmacy to consult the prescription monitoring program registry on the pharmacist's behalf. 3. Although there are limited exceptions, most prescribers are required to review a patient's controlled substance history in the registry prior to prescribing or dispensing any controlled substance listed in Schedule II, III, or IV. 4. Pharmacies are required to consult the registry before dispensing a Schedule II prescription to a new patient. 5. A pharmacist acting with reasonable care and in good faith is immune from civil liability based - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,3,5" "In your marketing efforts, you are convinced that you can boost your prescription business by providing select patients with customized patient medication packages. If you decide to make this investment, what are your regulatory obligations? Select all that apply. 1. The containers need to be moisture-proof that are either non-reclosable or are designed to show evidence of having been opened. 2. There is a maximum 6-month expiration date on any drugs packaged in a customized patient medication package. 3. The customized patient medication package is required to be child-resistant. 4. Controlled substances shall not be dispensed in customized patient medication packages. 5. The pharmacy would need to obtain the consent of the patient, caregiver, or the prescriber in order to package medications in customized patient medication packages. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,4,5" "Case: A patient presents a prescription at the pharmacy that contains two medications: alprazolam and glyburide (Diabeta). Question: What is the best approach in this situation? 1. Fill the prescription; first, receive verbal authorization from the physician that they wrote for both drugs. 2. Fill the prescription; there is no restriction on multiple drugs listed on a single prescription. 3. Transcribe one of the drugs to another prescription and fill each prescription as written. 4. Do not fill the prescription; it contains multiple drugs where one is a controlled substance. 5. Do not fill the prescription; it includes two separate drugs. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 5) Do not fill the prescription, it includes two separate drugs" "In order to sell syringes or needles to individuals without a prescription, which of the following are applicable? Select all that apply. 1. The individual purchaser must be 16 years of age or older. 2. Quantities of syringes sold are limited to 30 at a time. 3. Pharmacies cannot advertise that individuals can obtain syringes or needles without a prescription. 4. Pharmacies must register with the Department of Health in order to sell syringes or needles without a prescription. 5. Syringes and needles must be stored in the pharmacy such that they are only available to authorized pharmacy personnel and not openly available to customers. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3,4,5" "A physician telephones an emergency CII prescription to your pharmacy for one of your regular patients. Which of the following are applicable in this situation? Select all that apply. 1. The physician would have to provide a hard copy backup prescription to the pharmacy within 7 days. 2. On the hard copy backup prescription, the prescriber shall have written on its face "Authorization for Emergency Dispensing" and the date of the oral order. 3. If the pharmacist fails to receive a hard copy backup prescription, the pharmacist must notify the department in writing or electronically within 7 days from the date of dispensing. 4. The physician would be limited to phoning in a 72-hour emergency supply. 5. If the prescriber is not known to the pharmacist, the pharmacist must make a reasonable effort to determine that the oral authorization came from a registered practitioner. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,3,5" "Which of the following are requirements applicable to pharmaceutical services in a hospital pharmacy? Select all that apply. 1. The hospital pharmacy director needs to be employed on a full-time basis. 2. Emergency kits and emergency carts need to be secured with breakaway locks. 3. Not more than a 72-hour supply of prescribed medications shall be delivered to or available in the patient care area at any time. 4. Drugs and biologicals not specifically prescribed as to time or number of doses shall automatically be stopped after a time that is specified in the policies and procedures. 5. Controlled substances are required to be stored in a substantially constructed cabinet in a hospital pharmacy. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3,4" "In this jurisdiction, which of the following apply to Continuing Education requirements? Select all that apply. 1. Pharmacists are allowed to roll over excess credits earned into the next renewal period. 2. Newly licensed pharmacists are exempt from CE requirements during the initial licensure period. 3. A minimum of 45 contact hours is required in each 3-year registration period. 4. At least half of all credits earned must be "live." 5. Pharmacists are required to maintain their own continuing education records for a period of 6 years from the program date. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3,4,5" "Which of the following requirements apply to the repackaging of drugs in a pharmacy? Select all that apply. 1. A repacking record that also includes the signature of the person performing the repacking. 2. Repacking of drugs in a pharmacy needs to be performed by a pharmacist or under the immediate and personal supervision of a pharmacist. 3. Drugs repacked for use within the pharmacy shall have an expiration date of 12 months, or the manufacturer's expiration date, whichever is less, from the date of repacking. 4. A repacking record that also includes the signature of the pharmacist who supervised the repacking. 5. A repacking record that also includes the name, strength, lot number, quantity, and name of the manufacturer and/or distributor of the drug repacked. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,4,5" "In this jurisdiction, which of the following are applicable to the transfer of prescriptions? Select all that apply. 1. The pharmacist transferring the prescription writes the words "refill transfer" on the face of the prescription. 2. The transferring pharmacist can transfer all remaining refills of a non-controlled substance to another pharmacy all at once. 3. Controlled substance prescription refills cannot be transferred from one pharmacy to another. 4. The pharmacist receiving the prescription transfer needs to record certain information that includes the name, address, and telephone number of the pharmacy from which it was transferred as well as the name of the pharmacist transferring the information. 5. The pharmacist transferring the prescription needs to record certain information, including the address and telephone number of the pharmacy to which it was transferred and the name of the pharmacist receiving - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3,4,5" "Which of the following are requirements applicable to pharmacy services in a nursing home? Select all that apply. 1. The drug regimen of each resident shall be reviewed at least every 2 months by a registered pharmacist. 2. Emergency kits may contain up to a 24-hour supply of a maximum of 10 different controlled substances in unit dose packaging. 3. Drug products packaged in manufacturer's unit-dose packages may be returned for re-dispensing provided that they are re-dispensed in time for use before the expiration date, if any, indicated on the package. 4. Any verbal orders shall be immediately reduced to writing and countersigned by the ordering physician within 24 hours. 5. Unused controlled substances cannot be returned to the vendor pharmacy for credit. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,3,5" "In this jurisdiction, there are severe offenses that are considered Class A misdemeanors. Which of the following are considered Class A misdemeanors? Select all that apply. 1. To prevent or refuse to permit any board member to enter a pharmacy or any other establishment for the purpose of lawful inspection 2. Failure to submit certificates for continuing education credits at the end of the license renewal period 3. Refusal to deliver a revoked license 4. Failure to post the Drug Retail Price List 5. Failure of a license-holder to display a license - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,3,4,5" "What is the ratio of pharmacy technicians and other unlicensed individuals that assist pharmacists in the filling of prescriptions in this jurisdiction? 1. 3:1 2. 2:1 3. 4:1 4. 5:1 5. There is no required ratio of unlicensed individuals that may assist a pharmacist in the filling of prescriptions - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2) 2:1" "You work in a pharmacy that is owned by a sole proprietor and which serves a large population of patients with limited English proficiency. Which translation and/or interpretation requirements are applicable in this situation? Select all that apply. 1. Translation and interpretation services for limited English proficiency patients (LEP) are required for pharmacies that are part of a group of 8 or more pharmacies owned by the same corporate entity (i.e., a covered pharmacy). 2. Covered pharmacies are required to maintain a detailed log for all of the oral translation and interpretation services provided. 3. Covered pharmacies are required to provide oral translation and interpretation services at a nominal charge for limited English proficiency patients. 4. Unless refused, each covered pharmacy shall provide competent oral interpretation services and translation services to each LEP individual for prescription medic - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,4,5" "Case: A certified pharmacist has completed the necessary training to administer vaccinations. Question: What reporting requirements apply to any vaccines that they administer? Select all that apply. 1. A certified pharmacist can administer applicable vaccines to individuals who are 16 years of age and older. 2. Submission to the Immunization Information System within 14 days is required for vaccines administered to patients under 19. 3. A certified pharmacist is able to administer applicable vaccines to only pursuant to a patient-specific order. 4. Submission to the Immunization Information System is required for patients over 19, but only with their consent. 5. Applicable immunizations to patients under 19 in New York City initially get reported to the Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR). - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2,4,5" "In this jurisdiction, the pharmacy needs to be at least how many square feet? 1. 200 2. 250 3. 300 4. 500 5. 1000 - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3) 300" "The labeling of a drug from an outsourcing facility should contain which of the following? Select all that apply. 1. Name, address, and phone number of the outsourcing facility 2. The statement that the drug is not for resale 3. The statement "Not FDA-approved" 4. The statement "Office Use Only" 5. The statement that the drug is a compounded drug - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,4,5" "A person walks into a pharmacy and requests to purchase 30 mg pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) tablets. What is the maximum number of tablets that the pharmacist can dispense in a day to this same individual? 1. 75 2. 120 3. 30 4. 48 5. 146 - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 5) 146" "Anabolic steroids placed in which controlled substance schedule in this jurisdiction? 1. Schedule I 2. Schedule II 3. Schedule III 4. Schedule IV 5. No schedule - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 2) Schedule II" "For which of the following conditions can a practitioner prescribe a 90 days' supply of controlled substances, provided that the practitioner has the condition of the patient (or applicable code) listed on the prescription? Select all that apply. 1. Drugs for narcolepsy 2. Drugs for attention deficit disorder 3. Drugs for pain relief in patients with incurable conditions. 4. Drugs for opiate dependency 5. Drugs for panic disorders - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,2,3,5" "A physician calls in a prescription for one of their patients and asks that the pharmacist package this prescription and all of this patient's subsequent prescriptions in non-child-resistant packaging. Who is permitted to request this type of blanket waiver request? I. Patient II. Prescriber III. Agent of the prescriber - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I only (patient)" "A manufacturer's unit-dose package underwent testing to see if it complied with the standards of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). 15 individual doses of the drug represented the dose of the drug that might produce serious personal injury or serious illness. During testing, several children were able to open up as many as 7 individual units of the drug. How would this test result be defined? 1. This would be defined as a test failure. 2. This would not be defined as a test failure since 15 individual units were not opened. 3. This would not be defined as a test failure since they were not able to access more than 10 individual units or the amount necessary to cause serious injury or illness. 4. This would not be defined as a test failure since they were not able to access more than 9 individual units or the amount necessary to cause serious injury or illness. 5. This would not be defined as a test failure - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 5) This would not be defined as a test failure since they were not able to access more than 8 individual units or the amount necessary to cause serious injury or illness" "Which of the following is/are applicable to a manufacturer of an OTC product that requires child-resistant packaging? I. May manufacture one size of the product in non-complying packaging provided that any other package sizes that are manufactured comply with the child-resistant requirement. II. Must place an adequate warning on the non-complying package such as "This package for households without young children." III. Must ensure that any non-complying packaging is kept behind the pharmacy counter. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I and II only" "Enforcement of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) is primarily under the jurisdiction of what organization? 1. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 2. American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) 3. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 4. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 5. Bureau of Consumer Protection - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 4) Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)" "If a patient requests access to their prescription records, how many days do you have to comply under the HIPAA Privacy Regulations? 1. 7 2. 14 3. 21 4. 30 5. 60 - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 4) 30 days" "Which of the following must be included on a patient authorization under HIPAA? I. A statement to the patient telling them that they have the right to revoke the authorization in writing II. A statement telling the patient that their PHI might be redisclosed if it is sent to a non-covered entity III. An expiration date or event after which the authorization is no longer valid - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I, II, III" "As the owner of a pharmacy, you have been approached for a list of your patients who have diabetes from an entity who is interested in contacting them for the purpose of marketing certain products. You stand to benefit financially from providing the list. What is the best way to approach this situation? 1. Check with the State Board of Pharmacy for approval to release the information. 2. Notify the patients that you have provided their information so they will be aware when they receive solicitations. 3. Obtain a signed written authorization from any patients whose personal information would be provided. 4. Obtain verbal consent from all patients before providing any information to the entity. 5. Provide the information freely. There are no restrictions, as these are your prescription records at issue. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3) Obtained a signed written authorization from any patients whose personal information would be provided." "Case: A patient finds a mistake on their printout of prescription drugs and requests that the pharmacy amend the pharmacy records. Question: How many days does the pharmacy have to comply? - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 5) 60 days" "When can you release an individual's prescription records for court cases? I. When you receive a subpoena from an attorney. II. When you receive a subpoena from an attorney and the person whose records are being sought has given permission for the records to be released. III. When you receive a court order requesting them. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: II and III" "A pacemaker is an example of which Class of device? 1. Class I 2. Class II 3. Class III 4. Class IV 5. Class V - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3) Class III" "What statements would be allowed on a dietary supplement label? Select all that apply. 1. Helps alleviate erectile dysfunction. 2. Helps alleviate migraine headache pain. 3. Helps maintain a healthy urinary tract. 4. Helps maintain joint health and flexibility. 5. Reduces arthritis pain and stiffness. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 3,4" "Which of the following is/are characteristics of an orphan drug? It is expensive to produce and market based on the number of potential patients who would take the drug. The government provides tax incentives to the manufacturer so that it becomes more profitable to produce the drug. The government provides subsidies to patients to help pay for the drug. 1. I only 2. III only 3. I and II 4. II and III 5. I, II, and III - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I and II only" "What drug characteristics authorize the FDA to require a medication guide? Select all that apply. 1. Serious risks relative to the benefits that could affect decisions to use it 2. Switched from prescription to over-the-counter status 3. Orphan status 4. Health importance and adherence to directions for use is crucial to effectiveness 5. Patient labeling could help prevent serious adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: 1,4,5" "Question: What is/are applicable to a hospital's main pharmacy's ability to resell routinely purchased prescription medications? I. They can resell them to retail pharmacies experiencing an emergency temporary shortage. II. They can sell them for prescriptions sold through the hospital's outpatient pharmacy. III. They can sell them for prescriptions sold through the hospital's retail pharmacy. - CORRECT ANSWER Ans: I and II only" "A patient comes into the pharmacy to obt