JURISPRUDENCE FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
Type 1 TPP medications - Answer-require a prescriber to register with TPP Alberta and
use a secure prescription pad when prescribing these drugs
Type 2 medications TPP - Answer-are monitored electronically but do not require a
prescriber to register or use a secure prescription pad.
Veterinary Practice-Specific medications - Answer-a secure form is required for all TPP
medications (i.e., for all Type 1 medications, Type 2 medications and additional listed
drugs.)
The pharmacist must be presented with one or two copies of the TPP form: the
pharmacy copy and the CPSA copy or receive a fax copy directly from the prescriber.
The prescription must be filled, and the documentation completed as follows: - Answer-
Date Issued, Drug and Strength, Quantity, and Indication of Therapy
T OR F? Prescriptions issued on a TPP form are only valid for 72 hours. Day 1 is
considered the date the prescription is written. The prescription cannot be honoured
after midnight of the third day. At their discretion, pharmacists may call the prescriber to
obtain approval to use an expired prescription written on a TPP form. The authorization
should be documented on both copies. - Answer-True!
A separate form is required for each TPP medication. Different strengths of the same
medication may be ordered on one form provided the orders are legible and clearly
indicate the prescribed dosage and quantity. - Answer-True!
For a TPP prescription, the total prescribed quantity must be indicated BOTH
numerically and alphabetically. Part-fills are acceptable if instructions are provided
about the amount to release each time and the interval between dispenses. - Answer-
TRUE!
For TPP the Prescriber MUST provide the intended indication for therapy. This
information is useful for assessing appropriateness of therapy and optimizing safe
patient care. - Answer-true!
Since only a single copy arrives on the fax machine, the pharmacy must photocopy the
fax, when the prescription is for; compounded medications, office use, veterinary, and
prescriptions from the Yukon. Record "College Copy" on it and forward to the Alberta
College of Physicians and Surgeons after the patient signs it. - Answer-true
Pharmacists are notified by the ACP when lost or stolen triplicate pads are reported.
These pads are personal and must NOT be shared! - Answer-true!
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
Type 1 TPP medications - Answer-require a prescriber to register with TPP Alberta and
use a secure prescription pad when prescribing these drugs
Type 2 medications TPP - Answer-are monitored electronically but do not require a
prescriber to register or use a secure prescription pad.
Veterinary Practice-Specific medications - Answer-a secure form is required for all TPP
medications (i.e., for all Type 1 medications, Type 2 medications and additional listed
drugs.)
The pharmacist must be presented with one or two copies of the TPP form: the
pharmacy copy and the CPSA copy or receive a fax copy directly from the prescriber.
The prescription must be filled, and the documentation completed as follows: - Answer-
Date Issued, Drug and Strength, Quantity, and Indication of Therapy
T OR F? Prescriptions issued on a TPP form are only valid for 72 hours. Day 1 is
considered the date the prescription is written. The prescription cannot be honoured
after midnight of the third day. At their discretion, pharmacists may call the prescriber to
obtain approval to use an expired prescription written on a TPP form. The authorization
should be documented on both copies. - Answer-True!
A separate form is required for each TPP medication. Different strengths of the same
medication may be ordered on one form provided the orders are legible and clearly
indicate the prescribed dosage and quantity. - Answer-True!
For a TPP prescription, the total prescribed quantity must be indicated BOTH
numerically and alphabetically. Part-fills are acceptable if instructions are provided
about the amount to release each time and the interval between dispenses. - Answer-
TRUE!
For TPP the Prescriber MUST provide the intended indication for therapy. This
information is useful for assessing appropriateness of therapy and optimizing safe
patient care. - Answer-true!
Since only a single copy arrives on the fax machine, the pharmacy must photocopy the
fax, when the prescription is for; compounded medications, office use, veterinary, and
prescriptions from the Yukon. Record "College Copy" on it and forward to the Alberta
College of Physicians and Surgeons after the patient signs it. - Answer-true
Pharmacists are notified by the ACP when lost or stolen triplicate pads are reported.
These pads are personal and must NOT be shared! - Answer-true!
