Nevada NVLE Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
can a physician assistant prescribe controlled substances?
yes, they just need a separate CSD license
T/F In order for a PA to prescribe CS in NV, they must pass the
law exam
True!
What happens if a PA's prescribing registration is suspended or
revoked?
The supervising physician’s controlled substance
registration may also be suspended or revoked
Can an APRN dispense controlled substances, dangerous drugs,
or devices in Nevada?
Yes, but only if they:
Pass a pharmacy law exam given by the Board of Nursing
Are authorized by their nursing license
Apply for and receive a certificate of registration from the
Board of Pharmacy
can a pharmacy deliver a controlled substance or dangerous drug
to a skilled nursing facility that does not have a pharmacy on-
site?
Yes, but only if the prescription is given:
Directly by the prescriber to a pharmacist,
,Indirectly via an order signed by the prescriber,
Or via oral order from the prescriber’s authorized agent
If a prescribing practitioner gives a chart order in a non-
pharmacy facility, when must it be signed?
Within 48 hours of the order being given
how long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a change
in employement?
10 days
How long does the prescriber have to send in the written
prescription after an emergency oral C-II is issued?
72 hours—either delivered in person or mailed (if mailed, must
be postmarked within 72 hours)
What must a pharmacist do if the prescriber fails to provide the
written follow-up prescription?
The pharmacist must notify the Nevada Board of Pharmacy.
Failure to do so voids their authority to perform emergency C-
II dispensing in the future
when do pharmacist registrations expire?
OCT 31 of odd-numbered years (most registrations are even-
numbered years)
What happens if a renewal application is not postmarked by the
expiration date?
The registration is automatically forfeited—no grace period,
no late fee option
, When is a pharmacy technicians registration renewal date?
Oct 31 of EVEN numbered years
when is a pharmacies license and CSD registration renewal due?
Oct 31 of even numbered years
how long is a tech in training license good for?
1 year
What are the quantity and time restrictions for OTC controlled
substances in Nevada?
No more than 60 cc (2 oz) may be dispensed to the same
purchaser within a 48-hour period
What is the minimum age to purchase OTC controlled
substances in Nevada?
21 years old
What are the requirements for a practitioner to electronically
transmit a controlled substance prescription?
The prescriber is the only person with access to the
prescription prior to pharmacy receipt
Under what conditions can a designated agent transmit a
dangerous drug prescription electronically?
What must a practitioner do if a designated agent sends an eRx
on their behalf?
The practitioner must review the electronic prescription file
within 24 hours of transmission
can a physician assistant prescribe controlled substances?
yes, they just need a separate CSD license
T/F In order for a PA to prescribe CS in NV, they must pass the
law exam
True!
What happens if a PA's prescribing registration is suspended or
revoked?
The supervising physician’s controlled substance
registration may also be suspended or revoked
Can an APRN dispense controlled substances, dangerous drugs,
or devices in Nevada?
Yes, but only if they:
Pass a pharmacy law exam given by the Board of Nursing
Are authorized by their nursing license
Apply for and receive a certificate of registration from the
Board of Pharmacy
can a pharmacy deliver a controlled substance or dangerous drug
to a skilled nursing facility that does not have a pharmacy on-
site?
Yes, but only if the prescription is given:
Directly by the prescriber to a pharmacist,
,Indirectly via an order signed by the prescriber,
Or via oral order from the prescriber’s authorized agent
If a prescribing practitioner gives a chart order in a non-
pharmacy facility, when must it be signed?
Within 48 hours of the order being given
how long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a change
in employement?
10 days
How long does the prescriber have to send in the written
prescription after an emergency oral C-II is issued?
72 hours—either delivered in person or mailed (if mailed, must
be postmarked within 72 hours)
What must a pharmacist do if the prescriber fails to provide the
written follow-up prescription?
The pharmacist must notify the Nevada Board of Pharmacy.
Failure to do so voids their authority to perform emergency C-
II dispensing in the future
when do pharmacist registrations expire?
OCT 31 of odd-numbered years (most registrations are even-
numbered years)
What happens if a renewal application is not postmarked by the
expiration date?
The registration is automatically forfeited—no grace period,
no late fee option
, When is a pharmacy technicians registration renewal date?
Oct 31 of EVEN numbered years
when is a pharmacies license and CSD registration renewal due?
Oct 31 of even numbered years
how long is a tech in training license good for?
1 year
What are the quantity and time restrictions for OTC controlled
substances in Nevada?
No more than 60 cc (2 oz) may be dispensed to the same
purchaser within a 48-hour period
What is the minimum age to purchase OTC controlled
substances in Nevada?
21 years old
What are the requirements for a practitioner to electronically
transmit a controlled substance prescription?
The prescriber is the only person with access to the
prescription prior to pharmacy receipt
Under what conditions can a designated agent transmit a
dangerous drug prescription electronically?
What must a practitioner do if a designated agent sends an eRx
on their behalf?
The practitioner must review the electronic prescription file
within 24 hours of transmission
