Nova Scotia Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (PDF) -Actual
Questions & Rationales | NSPR Certification Prep –Latest
Update This Year-Just Released
Most Tested Areas (Summarized)
1. Regulatory Framework & Governance – NSPR structure, Pharmacy Act, RHPA,
committees, and public protection mandate.
2. Pharmacist Prescribing & Extended Practice – Minor ailment prescribing, therapeutic
substitution, adaptation, and collaborative practice agreements.
3. Federal Legislation & Controlled Substances – CDSA schedules, prescription
requirements, record-keeping, and exemption 56(1) for OAT.
4. Privacy & PHIA – Consent, disclosure without consent, lockbox provision, breach reporting,
and Privacy Commissioner role.
5. Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics – Beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy,
justice, and professional boundaries.
6. Registration, Licensing & Internship – PEBC exams, jurisprudence exam (70%, valid 2
years), internship, and English proficiency.
7. Professional Accountability & Mandatory Reporting – Reporting criminal charges,
impaired practice, fitness to practise, and liability insurance ($2M).
8. Continuing Education & Competence – 15 CE units annually, practice assessments,
remediation, and quality practice programs.
9. Pharmacy Operations & Record-Keeping – Prescription records (2 years), inspection
compliance, and documentation standards.
10. Injections, Immunization & Minor Ailments – Injection permits, vaccine administration,
and conditions pharmacists can prescribe for (e.g., UTI).
SECTION 1: Regulatory Framework and Governance (Questions 1–50)
Question 1
,Which body governs the regulation of pharmacists in Nova Scotia under the Regulated
Health Professions Act framework?
A) Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists (NSCP)
B) Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR)
C) Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia
D) Health Canada
In 2025, the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists transitioned into the Nova Scotia
Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR), which now serves as the regulatory body for pharmacy
professionals in Nova Scotia.
Question 2
What is the primary piece of legislation governing pharmacy practice in Nova Scotia?
A) Regulated Health Professions Act only
B) Pharmacy Act (S.N.S. 2011, c. 11)
C) Food and Drugs Act
D) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
The Pharmacy Act (S.N.S. 2011, c. 11) is the primary provincial legislation governing the
practice of pharmacy in Nova Scotia.
,Question 3
Under which framework does the NSPR operate as a health profession regulator?
A) Hospital Insurance Act
B) Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
C) Canada Health Act
D) Public Health Act
The NSPR operates under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) framework, which
provides the overarching regulatory structure for health professions in Nova Scotia.
Question 4
What is the primary purpose of the Pharmacy Act?
A) To increase pharmacy profits
B) To regulate the practice of pharmacy and protect the public
C) To limit the number of pharmacies
D) To set drug prices
The Pharmacy Act exists to regulate the practice of pharmacy in the public interest,
ensuring safe and competent care.
, Question 5
Which entity is responsible for maintaining the register of licensed pharmacists in Nova
Scotia?
A) Health Canada
B) Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR)
C) Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia
D) Dalhousie University
The NSPR maintains the official register of licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
in Nova Scotia.
Question 6
What is the role of the Council of the NSPR?
A) To provide direct patient care
B) To govern the profession and make regulatory decisions
C) To set drug prices
D) To operate pharmacies
Questions & Rationales | NSPR Certification Prep –Latest
Update This Year-Just Released
Most Tested Areas (Summarized)
1. Regulatory Framework & Governance – NSPR structure, Pharmacy Act, RHPA,
committees, and public protection mandate.
2. Pharmacist Prescribing & Extended Practice – Minor ailment prescribing, therapeutic
substitution, adaptation, and collaborative practice agreements.
3. Federal Legislation & Controlled Substances – CDSA schedules, prescription
requirements, record-keeping, and exemption 56(1) for OAT.
4. Privacy & PHIA – Consent, disclosure without consent, lockbox provision, breach reporting,
and Privacy Commissioner role.
5. Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics – Beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy,
justice, and professional boundaries.
6. Registration, Licensing & Internship – PEBC exams, jurisprudence exam (70%, valid 2
years), internship, and English proficiency.
7. Professional Accountability & Mandatory Reporting – Reporting criminal charges,
impaired practice, fitness to practise, and liability insurance ($2M).
8. Continuing Education & Competence – 15 CE units annually, practice assessments,
remediation, and quality practice programs.
9. Pharmacy Operations & Record-Keeping – Prescription records (2 years), inspection
compliance, and documentation standards.
10. Injections, Immunization & Minor Ailments – Injection permits, vaccine administration,
and conditions pharmacists can prescribe for (e.g., UTI).
SECTION 1: Regulatory Framework and Governance (Questions 1–50)
Question 1
,Which body governs the regulation of pharmacists in Nova Scotia under the Regulated
Health Professions Act framework?
A) Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists (NSCP)
B) Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR)
C) Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia
D) Health Canada
In 2025, the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists transitioned into the Nova Scotia
Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR), which now serves as the regulatory body for pharmacy
professionals in Nova Scotia.
Question 2
What is the primary piece of legislation governing pharmacy practice in Nova Scotia?
A) Regulated Health Professions Act only
B) Pharmacy Act (S.N.S. 2011, c. 11)
C) Food and Drugs Act
D) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
The Pharmacy Act (S.N.S. 2011, c. 11) is the primary provincial legislation governing the
practice of pharmacy in Nova Scotia.
,Question 3
Under which framework does the NSPR operate as a health profession regulator?
A) Hospital Insurance Act
B) Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
C) Canada Health Act
D) Public Health Act
The NSPR operates under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) framework, which
provides the overarching regulatory structure for health professions in Nova Scotia.
Question 4
What is the primary purpose of the Pharmacy Act?
A) To increase pharmacy profits
B) To regulate the practice of pharmacy and protect the public
C) To limit the number of pharmacies
D) To set drug prices
The Pharmacy Act exists to regulate the practice of pharmacy in the public interest,
ensuring safe and competent care.
, Question 5
Which entity is responsible for maintaining the register of licensed pharmacists in Nova
Scotia?
A) Health Canada
B) Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR)
C) Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia
D) Dalhousie University
The NSPR maintains the official register of licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
in Nova Scotia.
Question 6
What is the role of the Council of the NSPR?
A) To provide direct patient care
B) To govern the profession and make regulatory decisions
C) To set drug prices
D) To operate pharmacies
