Pharmacists are required to complete sterile compounding training through a recognized course in an accredited COP or a course sponsored by an ACPE accredited provider.
a) True
b) False - ANSWER a) True
If a patie
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Pharmacists are required to complete sterile compounding training through a recognized course in an accredited COP or a course sponsored by an ACPE accredited provider.
a) True
b) False - ANSWER a) True
If a patient is admitted to an ER and requires a Schedule II CS upon release, what is the maximum amount that can be sent home with the patient?
a) 24 hour supply
b) 48 hour supply
c) 72 hour supply
d) 7 day supply - ANSWER d) 7 day supply
A class G pharmacy may have a ratio of on-site pharmacists to pharmacy techs and trainees of what?
a) 1:4
b) 1:6
c) 1:8
d) Unlimited - ANSWER c) 1:8
7 need to be technicians, only 1 can be a trainee
Compounding a sterile preparation using less than 3 different sterile products not located in an ISO class 5 or better area is considered what level of risk?
a) Low risk
b) Low risk with a 12 hour beyond use date
c) Medium risk
d) High risk - ANSWER b) Low risk with a 12 hour beyond use date
Because not located in ISO class 5 or better otherwise it would just be low risk
What form is used to notify the DEA of theft or significant loss?
a) DEA 41
b) DEA 106
c) DEA 222
d) DEA 224 - ANSWER b) DEA 106 - theft or significant loss
DEA 41 - request for destruction
DEA 222 - ordering product
DEA 224 - negotiation of pharmacy
If a pharmacy is unable to complete the partial filling of a schedule II prescription within the required interval...
a) Prescription is now void
b) Call prescriber to notify them and get a new prescription over the phone
c) Call prescriber to notify them and have a new prescription written
d) A and B
e) A and C - ANSWER e) A and C
A Class 2 (II) recall means?
a) Not likely to cause adverse health effects
b) Reasonable probability that exposure will cause serious adverse health effects or death
c) May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects
d) None of the above - ANSWER c) May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects
A Class E-S pharmacy may not renew a pharmacy license unless the pharmacy has been inspected by the board or its designee within the last two years.
a) True
b) False - ANSWER a) True
Class E = non-resident
What are the requirements to become a registered pharmacy technician?
a) Have/working towards a high school diploma or GED
b) Passed board-approved pharmacy technician certification exam
c) Granted an exemption form taking the pharmacy technician certification exam
d) Both A and B
e) A, B, and C - ANSWER e) A, B, and C
Multiple dose vials may be stored for how long unless otherwise indicated by the manufacturer? Look in BUD?
a) 4 days
b) 10 days
c) 28 days
d) 30 days - ANSWER c) 28 days
A pharmacy that does limited prescription deliver is considered which class of pharmacy?
a) Class A
b) Class C
c) Class G
d) Class H - ANSWER d) Class H
How often must total particulate counts be performed in the sterile compounding areas?
a) Weekly
b) Monthly
c) Every 3 months
d) Every 6 months
e) Every 12 months - ANSWER d) Every 6 months
A class H pharmacy with multiple locations only needs to have one pharmacy license issued by the board instead of a license for each location
a) True
b) False - ANSWER b) False
How often can a retail pharmacy make a request to destroy controlled substances on their premises?
a) 6 months
b) 12 months
c) 24 months
d) No request necessary - ANSWER b) 12 months
An opened or needle punctured single-dose containers such as bags, bottles, syringes, and vials of sterile products shall be used within what time period if opened in worse than ISO Class 5 air quality?
a) 30 minutes
b) 60 minutes
c) 90 minutes
d) 120 minutes - ANSWER b) 60 minutes
Class E pharmacies that fill controlled substance prescriptions for residents in Texas must submit electronically the prescription within...?
a) 5 days
b) 7 days
c) 10 days
d) 14 days - ANSWER b) 7 days
Low risk compounded sterile preparations may be stored for how long in a solid frozen state?
a) 3 days
b) 9 days
c) 14 days
d) 45 days - ANSWER d) 45 days
Non-pharmacist personnel may not ask questions of a patient or patient's agent which are intended to screen or limit interaction with the pharmacist.
a) True
b) False - ANSWER a) True
no screening, now have to counsel on every new prescription in system and patient has to interrupt counseling (just start talking about medication)
How many times may a candidate retake the MPJE?
a) Once (1)
b) Twice (3)
c) Four times (4)
d) Unlimited - ANSWER c) Four times (4)
4x for RETAKES, 5 times in total
All DEA registrants are required to register every...?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 6 months - ANSWER c) 3 years
Previously wrong in the version sent out before 7/5/17
High risk compounded sterile preparations may be stored for how long at room temperature?
a) 12 hours
b) 24 hours
c) 30 hours
d) 48 hours - ANSWER b) 24 hours
What class or classes of pharmacy is required to have a perpetual inventory of CII CS?
a) Class A
b) Class C
c) Class D
d) A and B - ANSWER b) Class C - Hospital, yes but does not need perpertual for CIII-V like we have at HMH with the CII safe, that is just additional precautions for prevention of diversion
Class A - Retail/community no need
Class D - Class D not allowed to dispense CS (clinic)
If good manufacturing principles are not followed, these drugs are considered?
a) Adultered
b) Misbranded
c) Both A and B - ANSWER a) Adultered - lack of GMP followed
How many hours of vaccine-related CE must a pharmacist complete to maintain their vaccine administration certification?
a) 3 hours every 2 years
b) 3 hours every year
c) 6 hours every year
d) 6 hours every year - ANSWER a) 3 hours every 2 years - 3 CE Q2 years since licensed renewed Q2 years
Which of the following is true regarding DEA 222 forms?
I. Name and address of the supplier must be filled out
II. Number of lines completed must be filled in at the bottom
III. More than one item can be listed per line
IV. Must be completed in ink, indelible pencil, or typewritten
a) I only
b) I and II
c) I, II, and IV
d) I, II, III, and IV - ANSWER c) I, II, and IV
Which of the following are required on the prescription label?
I. Beyond-use date
II. Prescriber name
III. Prescriber telephone number
IV. Quantity dispensed
a) I, III, and IV
b) I, II, and IV
c) II, III, and IV
d) I, II, III, and IV - ANSWER b) I, II, and IV
How often must clinic pharmacies with expanded formularies perform retrospective drug regimen review (DRR)
a) Monthly
b) Bi-monthly
c) Quarterly
d) Annually - ANSWER c) Quarterly - Q3 months (4 times per year)
Faxed CII Rx are allowed for...
I. Narcotic for a long-term care facility patient
II. Non-narcotic for a long-term care facility patient
III. Non-narcotic for a hospice or terminally ill patient
IV. Narcotic for a hospice or terminally ill patient
a) II and III
b) I and IV
c) I, II, and IV
d) I, II, III, and IV - ANSWER c) I, II, and IV
A pharmacist may dispense an electronic prescription for a schedule II, III, IV, or V CS in compliance with the federal and state laws.
a) True
b) False - ANSWER a) True
Prepackaged drugs for outpatient use by a Class F pharmacy may only be dispensed for how many days?
a) 24 hours
b) 48 hours
c) 72 hours
d) 96 hours - ANSWER c) 72 hours
A licensed facility member may access an emergency medication kit during an emergency without a prescription drug order from a practitioner.
a) True
b) False - ANSWER b) False
If a supplier cannot fill the CII order, how long do they have to supply the balance?
a) 14 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days - ANSWER c) 60 days
When does a pharmacist notify a patient's primary care provider after administration of a vaccine?
a) 24 hours
b) 5 days
c) 7 days
d) 10 days
e) 14 days - ANSWER e) 14 days
How long may a Class H pharmacy keep prescriptions ready for a patient?
a) 7 days
b) 10 days
c) 15 days
d) 30 days - ANSWER c) 15 days - STRANGE NUMBER, different from most time frames
Medial fill testing is required to be done how often for high risk sterile compounding?
a) Every 6 months
b) Every 12 months
c) Every 24 months
d) Not required - ANSWER a) Every 6 months
Pharmacists may now receive credit for completing Continuing Medical Education approved by the American Medical Association.
a) True
b) False - ANSWER a) True
What is the limit of the number of dosage units that may be prescribed at one time for multiple CII prescriptions?
a) No limit
b) 30 dosage units
c) 60 dosage units
d) 90 dosage units - ANSWER a) No limit
What form is used to register with the DEA?
a) DEA 41
b) DEA 106
c) DEA 222
d) DEA 224 - ANSWER d) DEA 224
Air sampling in the sterile compounding areas shall be performed at least?
a) Daily
b) Weekly
c) Monthly
d) Every 3 months
e) Every 6 months
f) Every 12 months - ANSWER e) Every 6 months
Is DEA registration number BS5383928 valid?
a) Yes
b) No - ANSWER a) Yes
What class(es) of pharmacy can outsource to a Class G pharmacy?
a) Class A
b) Class C
c) Class E
d) Class G
e) A, B, and C
f) A and C
g) A and D - ANSWER e) A, B, and C
Pharmacy technicians are allowed to transfer controlled substance prescriptions orally between pharmacies
a) True
b) False - ANSWER a) False
only interns and pharmacists are allowed to transfer CS, can technicians orally transfer dangerous drugs or can they electronically, not orally? (within the same computer system e.g. Walgreen, they were able to transfer, but this is not oral)
Low risk compounded sterile preparations may be stored for how long at cold/refrigerated temperature?
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