Law Exam 3 MCPHS- Questions and
Answers
What are the responsibilities of a Trainee? Correct Ans-They are mainly register slaves.
However, trainees may be authorized to perform the duties of a tech while receiving the training
and supervision required by 247 CMR, and acting under the direct supervision of a pharmacist's-
a pharmacy technician trainee is not authorized to take prescriptions over the telephone
What can a CPHT do? Correct Ans-Certified techs may request refill authorizations from the
prescriber or prescriber's agent and with the approval of the pharmacist on duty, receive new or
omitted prescription information from the prescriber or agent, except where otherwise prohibited
by federal or state law and regulations. (Can take prescription over the phone)
Can a cPHT take a schedule 3 over the phone? Correct Ans-Nope. Only the intern and
pharmacist can.
Can techs transfer C3 to C5? Correct Ans-No, they can only transfer schedule 6. 3-5 has to be
done by the pharmacist or intern
What is the ratio of pharmacist to support personnel? Correct Ans-1 pharmacist to 2 support
personell (no interns or CPHT) Also, 1 pharmacist to (1 CPHT or Intern) or 2 registered
pharmacy techs 1:3 Also, 1 pharmacist to (2 CPHT or interns) or 2 registered pharmacy techs 1:4
Do sales clerks count towards the ratio? Correct Ans-No, as long as they don't do technician
tasks and only do trainee work such as register
,When do pharmacy technician registrations expire? Correct Ans-every 2 years on birth date
How many code of conducts in section 9? Correct Ans-19
Should a pharmacist follow all laws and regulations of the board? Correct Ans-Yes. Conduct
code 1
What should a pharmacist not dispense? Code 2 Correct Ans-Drugs, devices, or other
substances in a manner which is intended, either directly or indirectly, to circumvent the law
Pharmacist should observe standards of the ________ USP? Code 3 Correct Ans-the most
current USP. You wouldn't want the 1820 one!
Can pharmacists redispense meds that have been previously dispensed? Code 4 Correct Ans-
No. However, the exception is if the drug is to a medicare patient in a nursing home.
While on duty, a pharmacist shall be responsible for the proper preservation and security of all
______________ in the pharmacy, including proper ____________________. Code 4 Correct
Ans-drugs, proper refrigration and storage of said drugs
What happens if the pharmacist engages in a fraudulent or deceptive act such as lying about
taxes? Code 6 Correct Ans-Potential Loss of license since it goes against good moral
character
, Can you use coded prescriptions such as "Magic Mouthwash" with no ingredients? Correct
Ans-Nope. Goes against code 7
A pharmacist /department shall not promise _______________. Code 8 Correct Ans-cannot
promise any business direct to their pharmacy
What happens if you make a fake license? Correct Ans-Bad bad. It goes against code 9
A pharmacist shall not dispense or distribute ________ or __________ drugs. Code 10
Correct Ans-Expired, Counterfeit
How often does a pharmacist need to reconcile a pharmacy's CII inventory? Correct Ans-
Every 10 days
Can a pharmacy sell exclusively pet meds? Correct Ans-Usually no unless otherwise
provided for by law. A pharmacy usually has to open up to all of the general public.
Is a pharmacy required to compound? Correct Ans-Yes, unless under extenuating
circumstances such as not having the proper equipment.
Can pharmacies use drug samples for redispensing? Correct Ans-No.
Answers
What are the responsibilities of a Trainee? Correct Ans-They are mainly register slaves.
However, trainees may be authorized to perform the duties of a tech while receiving the training
and supervision required by 247 CMR, and acting under the direct supervision of a pharmacist's-
a pharmacy technician trainee is not authorized to take prescriptions over the telephone
What can a CPHT do? Correct Ans-Certified techs may request refill authorizations from the
prescriber or prescriber's agent and with the approval of the pharmacist on duty, receive new or
omitted prescription information from the prescriber or agent, except where otherwise prohibited
by federal or state law and regulations. (Can take prescription over the phone)
Can a cPHT take a schedule 3 over the phone? Correct Ans-Nope. Only the intern and
pharmacist can.
Can techs transfer C3 to C5? Correct Ans-No, they can only transfer schedule 6. 3-5 has to be
done by the pharmacist or intern
What is the ratio of pharmacist to support personnel? Correct Ans-1 pharmacist to 2 support
personell (no interns or CPHT) Also, 1 pharmacist to (1 CPHT or Intern) or 2 registered
pharmacy techs 1:3 Also, 1 pharmacist to (2 CPHT or interns) or 2 registered pharmacy techs 1:4
Do sales clerks count towards the ratio? Correct Ans-No, as long as they don't do technician
tasks and only do trainee work such as register
,When do pharmacy technician registrations expire? Correct Ans-every 2 years on birth date
How many code of conducts in section 9? Correct Ans-19
Should a pharmacist follow all laws and regulations of the board? Correct Ans-Yes. Conduct
code 1
What should a pharmacist not dispense? Code 2 Correct Ans-Drugs, devices, or other
substances in a manner which is intended, either directly or indirectly, to circumvent the law
Pharmacist should observe standards of the ________ USP? Code 3 Correct Ans-the most
current USP. You wouldn't want the 1820 one!
Can pharmacists redispense meds that have been previously dispensed? Code 4 Correct Ans-
No. However, the exception is if the drug is to a medicare patient in a nursing home.
While on duty, a pharmacist shall be responsible for the proper preservation and security of all
______________ in the pharmacy, including proper ____________________. Code 4 Correct
Ans-drugs, proper refrigration and storage of said drugs
What happens if the pharmacist engages in a fraudulent or deceptive act such as lying about
taxes? Code 6 Correct Ans-Potential Loss of license since it goes against good moral
character
, Can you use coded prescriptions such as "Magic Mouthwash" with no ingredients? Correct
Ans-Nope. Goes against code 7
A pharmacist /department shall not promise _______________. Code 8 Correct Ans-cannot
promise any business direct to their pharmacy
What happens if you make a fake license? Correct Ans-Bad bad. It goes against code 9
A pharmacist shall not dispense or distribute ________ or __________ drugs. Code 10
Correct Ans-Expired, Counterfeit
How often does a pharmacist need to reconcile a pharmacy's CII inventory? Correct Ans-
Every 10 days
Can a pharmacy sell exclusively pet meds? Correct Ans-Usually no unless otherwise
provided for by law. A pharmacy usually has to open up to all of the general public.
Is a pharmacy required to compound? Correct Ans-Yes, unless under extenuating
circumstances such as not having the proper equipment.
Can pharmacies use drug samples for redispensing? Correct Ans-No.
