Colorado MPJE Questions and Answers Graded A+

Colorado MPJE Questions and Answers Graded A+ The Colorado board of pharmacy is comprised of how many members? Who is the board composed of? What are the rules according to political parties? 7 members 5 must be pharmacists with at least 5 years experience practicing in Colorado 2 must be non pharmacists who have no financial interest in the profession of pharmacy Not more than 4 members should be members of the same political party Who appoints members to the Colorado board of pharmacy? The governor Who is eligible to be licensed as a pharmacist in Colorado? (6 items) 1. Can read/write english 2. Graduate from a school of pharmacy approved by the board 3. Have successfully completed an internship period 4. Pass the NAPLEX?MPJE with a score of 75 5. Pay the required application fee 6. If a license is revoked, the person may not re-apply for 2 years Which pharmacists are exempt from licensure? Persons participating in an approved hospital residency program who are licensed in another state (as long as their practice is limited to the residency program How long is a pharmacy license valid? When do licenses expire? 2 years, expire October 31 of odd numbered years How much CE do pharmacists need? 24 hours per 2 years of practice What are the duties of pharmacy technicians? Are the required to be licensed? They are to prepare, mix, assemble, package, label, or deliver a drug or device under the supervision of a pharmacist. They are NOT required to be licensed What is the pharmacy manager required to post in regards to each of his pharmacy technicians? (1 of 4 items) 1. Certificate noting the technician is certified by a nationally recognized board 2. Diploma noting the technician has graduated from an accredited pharmacy technician training program 3. Documentation that the tech has completed 500 hours of hands on training in the pharmacy 4. Documentation that the technician has none of these things How many persons may a pharmacist supervise at once? How many can be pharmacy interns? Are there other restrictions? 1. Up to 3 persons at one time 2. No more than 2 can be pharmacy interns 3. If three technicians are on duty at least 1 of them must be certified/graduated/documented 500 hours What are the three things that pharmacy interns can do that technicians cannot? 1. Receive oral orders 2. Orally transfer a prescription 3. Provide patient consultation How long must pharmacies keep a list of every pharmacist and intern that has practiced there? What must this list include? 1. The previous 2 years 2. Name, license number, sample of their initials and signature, date they worked How long do pharmacists have to notify the board of any address or employer change? 30 days When must a pharmacy manager notify the board in writing of the date they cease to be the manager? Immediately When must a new pharmacy manager be chosen? How long does that pharmacy have to notify the board of the change? 30 days What types of conduct are grounds for discipline of pharmacists (suspension, revocation, refusal to renew licenses)? (12 items) 1. Fraud regarding a new license 2. Found guilty of a felony 3. Has violated the rules of the board, or federal laws about drugs 4. Is unfit to practice due to negligence, habits, illness, drugs, alcohol 5. Knowingly allows a non-pharmacist/intern to practice pharmacy 6. Has ben disciplined by another state 7. Has participated in misleading advertising 8. Has practiced with an inactive license 9. Has not met generally accepted standards 10. Refuses to allow the board to inspect or has violated a board order 11. Has committed an insurance act determined to be fraudulent 12. Has attempted to deceive the board, or has failed to notify the board of any criminal conviction within 30 days, or has failed to notify the board of discipline agains their license within 30 days The board my impose what penalties on people who they decide to discipline? (5 items) 1. Suspension 2. Revocation of license 3. Restriction to certain practice activities 4. Probation/supervision 5. Suspension