MA MPJE KEY Questions and Correct Answers

Any pharmacy taking an oral prescription for schedule III - V must receive a written prescription within __ days? - Seven (7) What part of the country must a CII Narcotic prescription originate from for it to be valid? - Contiguous states around MA and Maine What part of the country must a CII non-narcotic prescription originate from for it to be valid? - Anywhere Schedule II prescriptions are good for __ days after issue - 30 Schedule II prescriptions can/cannot be refilled - Cannot Schedule II prescriptions are limited to ____ day supplies - 30 Dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate can be prescribed for 60 day supplies if used for _______ ______ ________ or ______ - minimal brain dysfunction or narcolepsy RX's for implantable infusion pumps with CII or CIII substances can be refilled for ___ days. - 90 Schedule II prescription records must be kept at the pharmacy for ____ years - Two (MA) Prescriptions must be written on ____-_____ _____. - Tamper-resistant paper Board of Pharmacy is made up of __ members - 11 Describe the members of the Board of Pharmacy and it's required positions - - At least 5 registered pharmacist's with at least 10 years of experience. - 1 chain RPh, 1 independent RPh, 1 long-term care facility RPh, 1 non-profit hospital RPh, 1 medical doctor, 1 registered nurse, and 2 members of the public are required. - No more than two pharmacists can be from the same practice setting. - No member can be from the same senatorial district. How often are members of the Board of Pharmacy elected? - 1 member Every 5 years When is a new member of the Board of Pharmacy elected - November Who elects a new member of the Board of Pharmacy - Governor The Board of Pharmacy meets the ____ ______ of every ____ to elect a secretary and president. How long will they serve under those positions? - First tuesday of every December. 1 year The Board of Pharmacy also hold annual meetings on the ____ _______ of _______,_______, and ______. - First tuesday of January, May, and October How much does the Secretary of the Board earn a year? (2013) - $2250 plus traveling expenses to and from board meetings How much do members of the Board of Pharmacy earn a year? (2013) - $1050 plus traveling expenses to and from board meetings The Board of Pharmacy appoints __(number)___ agents who will inspect all drug establishments. These agents will also file criminal complaints on behalf of the board. - Six (6) Pharmacist Registrations expire on ______, of ___-numbered years. - December 31st of even-numbered years CDTM can only be performed in these locations - Hospitals LTCF's In- and Out-patient hospice Ambulatory Care facilities Retail Pharmacies To be eligible to participate in CDTM, a pharmacist must: - - Be currently registered - Have at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance - Have a PharmD or at least 5 years experience - Devote part of the pharmacy to a drug therapy area - Participate in 5 extra CE hours (0.5 CEUs) that address areas of practice generally related to the particular collaborative practice agreement CDTM agreement must be limited to: - - Patients 18 years or older - 30 day-extension of medication with the same directions as prescribed by the practitioner (for not more than two 30 day periods) - Administration of Vaccines - Initiations, discontinuations, or modifications of dosages for asthma, COPD, DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, HIV/AIDS, osteoporosis, CHF, and co-morbidities for individuals accompanying the primary diagnosis True or False? A patient must be given notice of CDTM - True True or False? A patient must sign a consent form before participating in CDTM? - True True or False? A pharmacist must receive a referral before performing CDTM? - True True or False? A pharmacist may prescribe schedule III - V medications if allowed under a collaborative practice agreement? - False. A pharmacist may only prescribe schedule VI medications under a collaborative practice agreement, if allowed by the physician