Iowa Law Quiz Written Exam Questions With Well Elaborated Answers.

1. The mission of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy ("board") is to ___, ___, and ___ the public health, safety, and welfare by fostering the provision of ___ to all Iowans through effective regulation of the following areas: - correct answer -*promote -preserve -protect -pharmaceutical care* 2. The Iowa Board of Pharmacy is comprised of ___ pharmacist members, ___ certified pharmacy technician member, and ___ representatives from the general public. - correct answer -*five -one -two* 3. The board's authority for regulating the practice of pharmacy and the legal distribution and dispensing of prescription drugs and devices of precursor substances in the state of Iowa is found in Iowa Code chapters ___, 124B, 126, ___, ___, 205, and 272C. - correct answer -*124 -147 -155A* 4. When submitting an application for examination, an applicant must declare the following: history of prior pharmacist licensure examinations and record offenses including but not limited to ___, convictions, and ___ which relate to the ___ or that may affect the licensee's ability to ___. - correct answer -*charges -fines -profession -practice pharmacy* 12. Each pharmacist is required to obtain CPE by completing activities in four distinct areas. - correct answer -a. A minimum of 15 CPE hours of the required 30 CPE hours shall ben in ACPE-accredited activities dealing with *drug therapy;* -b. A minimum of *2* CPE hours of the required 30 CPE hours shall be in ACPE-accredited provider activities dealing with pharmacy law; -c. A minimum of 2 CPE hours of the required CPE hours shall be in activities dealing with *patient or medication safety;* and -d. If the pharmacist is engaged in the administration of *immunizations* during the renewal period, a minimum of 1 CPE hour of the required 30 CPE hours shall be in ACPE-accredited provider activities dealing with *immunization* or *vaccine* administration. 6. Each pharmacy utilizing pharmacy technicians shall be responsible for verifying that all pharmacy technicians working in the pharmacy are ___, that pharmacy technician registrations remain ___, and that a certified pharmacy technician's ___ remains current and active. - correct answer -*registered -current and active -national certification* a. Except for a certified pharmacy technician participating in a technician product verification program, provide the final verification for the ___, ___, ___, or ___ of a filled prescription or medication order; - correct answer -*accuracy -validity -completeness -appropriateness* c. Provide ___, ___, or ___, tender an offer of patient counseling on behalf of a pharmacist, or accept a refusal of patient counseling from a patient or patient's agent; - correct answer -*patient counseling -consultation -patient-specific drug information* 13. In the absence of express written authorization from the patient or written order or direction of a court, except where the best interests of the patient require, a pharmacy technician shall not reveal or divulge or reveal anyone other than the ___ or the patient's representative, the ___ or other licensed practitioner then caring for the patient, a licensed ___, a person ___ to receive such information, any of the following: - correct answer -*patient -prescriber -pharmacist -duly authorized by law* 13. In the absence of express written authorization from the patient or written order or direction of a court, except where the best interests of the patient require, a pharmacy technician shall not reveal or divulge or reveal anyone other than the *patient* or the patient's representative, the *prescriber* or other licensed practitioner then caring for the patient, a licensed *pharmacist*, a person *duly authorized by law* to receive such information, any of the following: - correct answer -a. A patient's *name,* address, social security number, or any information that could be used to identify a patient; -b. The contents of any *prescription drug order* or medication order or the therapeutic effect thereof, or the nature of *professional pharmaceutical services* rendered to a patient; -c. The nature, extent, or degree of *illness* suffered by any patient; and -d. Any *medical information* furnished by the prescriber or the patient. 1. A Pharmacist-intern means a person ___ or ___, or as otherwise provide by the board, who is registered with the board for the purpose of obtaining instruction in the practice of pharmacy from a ___. - correct answer -*enrolled in a college of pharmacy -actively pursuing a pharmacy degree -preceptor pursuant to Iowa Code section 155A.6* 3. Internship shall consist of a minimum of ___ hours and shall be structured to provide experience in ___, ___, and ___ pharmacy practices. - correct answer -*1500 -community -institutional -clinical* 5. A supervising pharmacist may delegate to a pharmacy-intern the following judgmental functions that are usually restricted to a pharmacist: - correct answer -a. Verification of the *accuracy, validity,* and *appropriateness* of the filled prescription or medication order; -b. *Review* and *assessment* of patient records for purposes of prospective drug use review; -c. Patient *counseling;* and -d., Administration of *vaccines* pursuant to an applicable protocol. 1. Pharmacy support person means a person, other than a licensed pharmacist, a registered pharmacist-intern, or a registered pharmacy technician, who may perform ___, assigned by a supervising pharmacist under the pharmacist's ___ and ___. - correct answer -*nontechnical duties -responsibility -supervision* 1. Which of the following functions may not be delegated to a certified pharmacy tech? - correct answer Patient counseling or giving patient specific drug information 1. How long after failing the NAPLEX must the applicant schedule a time to retake the exam? -Not less than 61 days following notice of the failed examination -Not less than 45 days following administration of the failed exam -Not less than 30 days following administration of the failed examination -Not more than 90 days following administration of the failed examination. - correct answer Not less than 45 days following administration of the failed exam 1. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an active pharmacist license for a pharmacist practicing in Iowa? -Submission of renewal application and fee -If not practicing in another state, has met Iowa CE requirements -Has practiced for at least 2 years in Iowa -If practicing outside of Iowa, has met the CE requirements of the state where practicing - correct answer Has practiced for at least 2 years in Iowa 1. What is the ratio requirement of pharmacy technicians to pharmacists in Iowa? -2:1 -4:1