Law Test 2 Practice Test
A penal pharmacy must be open at least _____ hours a week A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40
A. 10
Which of the following is a prohibited act of a charitable pharmacy? A. A charitable pharmacy that stocks but does not dispense controlled substances. B. A charitable pharmacy that receives expired drugs and destroys them without dispensing them C. A pharmacist in charge of a charitable pharmacy that accepts meds. from patients and then re-dispenses those meds. to other patients. D. A pharmacy that accepts donated meds. that were originally dispensed by a profit pharmacy E. A charitable pharmacy that is located near a for-profit pharmacy but is not associated with it.
A. A charitable pharmacy that stocks but does not dispense controlled substances. Rationale: a charitable pharmacy may not stock or dispense any controlled substance, ever.
When a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license is issued, which of the following pieces of information is on the license? A. Address of Registration B. Expiration Date C. Phone number associated with Regulation D. List of medications that may be possessed/dispensed/administered E. DEA Registration Number F. Fee Applied
A. Address of Registration B. Expiration Date E. DEA Registration Number F. Fee Applied
Which of the following medications are schedule CII controlled substances? A. Amphetamine B. Oxycodone C. Butalbital D. Diethylpropion E. Fentanyl
A. Amphetamine B. Oxycodone E. Fentanyl Rationale: Amphetamine, fentanyl, and oxycodone are all CIIs. Butalbital is a CIII and diethypropion is a CIV
Which of the following forms must be filled out in response to destroying any controlled substance? A. DEA 41 B. DEA 106 C. DEA 222 D. DEA 224 E. No forms must be completed, but two people must witness it
A. DEA 41 Rationale: When a controlled substance is destroyed, either before or after, a DEA 41 must be completed and submitted
The State of La. wishes to reclassify a medication, Alligatorin, from a schedule 3 to a schedule 4 controlled substance. The med. is a schedule 5 according to the Federal US Controlled Substance Act. Which of the following is the most correct? A. La. will not violate Federal law with this change B. La. will have to petition the DEA for permission to make this change C. La. may reschedule the medication if it is granted permission by the US congress D. La. will be allowed to make this change as long as it is for medical purposes only
A. La. will not violate Federal law with this change
When conducting a controlled substance inventory for opened containers, if the substance is listed in Schedule III, IV, or V, make an estimated count or measure of the contents, unless the container holds more than 1000 tablets or capsules, in which case an exact count of the contents must be made. A. True B. False
A. True
In 2012, a new Risk Evaluation and Mitigation System was approved for extended release Opiates. It required the manufacturers of the meds to provide continuing education focused on the proper usage and abuse potential reduction of the meds but does not require the physicians complete the continuing education associated with the program. A. True B. False
A. True Rationale: It did not require the physicians to ever take the CE
Chain pharmacies (examples Walgreens and CVS) are allowed to send a list of licenses to be renewed by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) at one time instead of having to renew the licenses one at a time. A. True B. False
A. True Rationale: Chain pharmacies are allowed to do this. True Story.
Which of the following meds may be donated from a hospital to a penal (prison) pharmacy? Select all that apply A. Vancomycin IV 2 g bottle that is in date and has not been opened B. Tramadol in a sealed bottle that is in date C. Lisinopril that is in an open bottle but does not appear to be tampered with and is in date D. Simvastatin that expired less than 12 days ago in an unopened container.
A. Vancomycin IV 2 g bottle that is in date and has not been opened C. Lisinopril that is in an open bottle but does not appear to be tampered with and is in date Rationale: anything but out-of-date meds or controlled meds.
Lexiwimp is an anti-depressant medication that has been on the market for 5 years. However, it was recently determined that it had an abuse potential and was reclassified as a schedule III controlled substance. It will be rescheduled to be schedule III on August 23. Which of the following dates must a complete count of all Lexiwimp be completed? A. as soon as the pharmacy opens on August 23 B. By the end of the day/close of business on August 23 C. Prior to the end of the day/close of business on August 30 D. Prior to the end of day/close of business on August 31 E. Whenever the next inventory of all controlled substances occurs.
A. as soon as the pharmacy opens on August 23 Rationale: The medication must be counted as soon as the pharmacy is open on the day the medication is scheduled.
Which of the following may a pharmacy ONLY RECORD changes to on a C-II prescription that was written for a patient not in a LTCF? A. directions for use B. prescribers DEA registration number C. drug dosage form D. date of issue E. patient's name
A. directions for use Rationale: Of these options only the directions for use may only be recorded. Dosage form and DEA number may be added. Patient's name and date of issue may not be added or recorded
A patient presents a prescription for sixty Tylenol w/ codeine tablets No.4 to his local pharmacy and indicates that he would only like to get 30 of the tablets now and will return for the other 30 in a week. The pharmacist should A. dispense 30 tablets as requested by the patient B. call the prescriber to get permission to dispense thirty C. dispense 30 tablets of Tylenol w/ codeine No.2 D. fill the prescription as requested by the patient but advise the patient that the balance must be picked up within 72 hours E. advise the patient that the full sixty tablets must be supplied at one time
A. dispense 30 tablets as requested by the patient Rationale: Since this is not a C2 and the person plans on getting the rest within six months, providing them the 30 now and 30 later is fine
A prescription written for Nitroglycerin 6.5 mg capsules, take 1 capsule po BID would be required to be put in a child-resistant container unless a physician or patient requested that it not be A. true B. false
A. true Rationale: Only the Sublingual nitro is exempt from being put in a child-resistant container.
A product containing only meperidine 10 mg per 30 mls would be classified as a schedule A. I B. II C. III D. IV E. V
II
Which of the following IS NOT required in a notice summons prior to a hearing? A. Allegation against respondent B. Respondent's name and address C. Total amount for hearing fees D. Designated time, date, and place of the hearing
C. Total amount for hearing fees Rationale: Since not all of the costs have been determined it is impossible for them to be reported at the time of the notice summons
Dr. Smith's DEA number is ES 234567. What number should appear at the end of Dr. Smith's DEA number?
2. Rationale: Of the DEA number ABTYUIOPX, to find x (T+U+O) + 2x(Y+I+P). Take the final digit of that math problem and that is X. For this example it is 2
KJ is a pharmacist that was improperly closing the pharmacy at night. On 3 separate occasions, he ran all of the appropriate reports but forgot to lock the pharmacy prior to leaving for the day. This was discovered by a customer and was reported to the board of pharmacy. 84 days ago, a board inspector arrived at the pharmacy and found it was unlocked outside of normal business hours. 35 days ago the board summoned KJ to a formal board hearing and that hearing occurred 5 days ago. KJ has not heard from the board since then. The board must notify KJ within the next __ days of the board's decision.
25 The board has 30 days to notify you
NB is a pharmacist in the state of Louisiana. He has just received a summons to appear in front of the Board of Pharmacy regarding a misfill that occured at his pharmacy about 2 months ago. He is required to appear in 45 days. NB, or his attorney, may file a motion to dismiss the case or move the time of hearing no more than ___ days from receiving the notice of the hearing
5 The respondent has 5 days to complete any motions
GH had a board meeting where he was found to have violated several board rules. The board notified him of his punishment 12 days ago. Four days ago GH discovered that there was new evidence that proved that the error that was made was made by another pharmacist. He must appeal to the board within the next ______ days to have the case reheard.
6 Rationale: You have tens days to appeal from the time you received the results
Jeff would like to expand services at his pharmacy. He currently has a DEA license that allows him to dispense Schedules 2, 2n, 3, 4, and 5 medications. He has decided that he would like to start completing research with controlled substances in schedules 1, 2, 3, and 4. In addition, we would like to continue with dispensing controls and and non-control medications. He would also like to conduct research with non-controlled substances. How many DEA licenses must he obtain in addition to the current license his pharmacy already has. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5 F. 6
B. 2 Rationale: He would need one for the schedule 1 and one for the other investigation schedules.. so 2
Retail sales of pseudophedrine can not be more than _____g a day per purchase. A. 2.7 B. 3.6 C. 5.0 D. 7.2 E. 9.0
B. 3.6 Rationale: A limit of 3.6 g, or 30, 120mg tabs is the limit per day
What percentage of the controlled substance doses dispensed each year may be transferred to another pharmacy without requiring registration as a wholesaler? A. 0 B. 5 C. 7 D. 10 E. 20
B. 5 Rationale: A maximum of 5 percent of controlled substance doses may be sold to another pharmacy without registering as a wholesaler
The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act states that prescriptions may be audited up to ________ after they were initially filled A. 2 years B. 5 years C. 10 years D. 100 years
B. 5 years Rationale: The FDCA requires records to be kept at total of 5 years. States generally require 2 years and the Medicare Modernization Act requires up to 10 years
Which of the following is an example of an institutional provider as defined by the Federal Controlled Substance Act? A. A physician that provides care at a hospital B. A hospital that dispenses controlled substances C. A physician in private practice D. A pharmacy that dispenses controlled substances in an institution
B. A hospital that dispenses controlled substances Rationale: It does not include a pharmacy. A pharmacy is an individual provider
What schedule of controlled substance is secobarbital? A. C- I B. C- II C. C-III D. C-IV E. C-V
B. C- II
What schedule of controlled substance is dihydrocodeine? A. C-I B. C-II C. C-III D. C-IV E. C-V
B. C-II Rationale: Dihydrocodeine is a C-II
Ted's Pharmacy was temporarily closed due to wide spread flooding in his area. He has found a place to put a temporary pharmacy while his other pharmacy is being cleaned. He expects that this process should not take more than a few weeks. Which of the following license types would best meet his needs to practice pharmacy at the same level that he was prior to the flooding at the temporary site? A. Chapter 15 Satellite Pharmacy Permit B. Chapter 24 Special Event Pharmacy permit C. Chapter 13 Community Pharmacy permit D. Chapter 23 Out of State Pharmacy Permit
B. Chapter 24 Special Event Pharmacy permit Rationale: Per 2411, these are short term licenses
Which of the following forms would need to be completed if a pharmacy was robbed and Oxycontin (Oxycodone) was stolen? A. DEA 41 B. DEA 106 C. DEA 222 D. DEA 104
B. DEA 106 Rationale: When any controlled is lost a DEA 106 is filled out and submitted to the Board and local DEA office
Every "commercial" container for a controlled substance must bear an approved symbol indicating the schedule classification for that controlled substance A. true B. false
B. False
Prescriptions for Schedule III, IV, and V drugs dispensed must be each stored in a separate file. A. True B. False
B. False Rationale: Depending on the system you use, there is a method for having C-II's in with the other controls or with non-scheduled to be mixed in
Jim Bob has a problem. He has gotten a controlled substance from three different pharmacies this month pursuant to valid prescriptions and now those pharmacists refuse to fill any more of that medication for him. So he decides that he is going to an urgent care center and tell them that he is Joe Bob. The urgent care center physician then writes a prescription for Joe Bob. Jim Bob then takes the prescription to your pharmacy where he attempts to fill the medication as Joe Bob. This prescription is forgery. A. True B. False
B. False Rationale: Since the prescription is a 'real' prescription written for a non'real' person, that makes it fictitious
Copies of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) form 222 order forms and other related documents must be kept available for inspection for a period of one year. A. True B. False
B. False Rationale: The order forms must be kept for a minimum of TWO years
Jeff owns a community pharmacy. He has decided that he wishes to have a charitable pharmacy to help his community. He has created a second business, Jeff's Free Medicine, LLC and has received IRS designation as a charitable organization. He currently plans to open the pharmacy in the same building, but in a different area to help reduce costs. This approach would be acceptable according to the board rules. A. True B. False
B. False Rationale: The pharmacy can not be associated with a community pharmacy
Nitya's Pharmacy ordered several medications from this wholesaler that were all C2 medications. He ordered the medications with the proper form but forgot to sign it. The wholesaler is then required to place an X through the form and then shred the form so that it can not be used. A. True B. False
B. False Rationale: The form must be sent back to the pharmacy
A tablet that contains only codeine 30 mg would be a schedule A. I B. II C. III D. IV E. V
B. II
Bessie is a 30 year old female who due to multiple drug failures was started on Clozaril (clozapine) about 7 months ago. During that time, she has had multiple blood draws and all have been normal. Bessie last had a blood draw on Oct. 1st. When will she need a new blood draw to ensure that she still is allowed to have prescriptions for clozapine dispensed to her? A. Oct. 8 B. Oct 15 C. Oct 22 D. Oct 29 E. Nov 1
B. Oct 15 Rationale: During the 2nd 6 months, a blood draw every other week is required.
Which of the following pieces of info must be crossed out/made unreadable when a prescription bottle/package is donated to a charitable pharmacy? A. Pharmacy name B. Prescription number C. Drug strength D. Drug name E. Original date of expiration
B. Prescription number Rationale: Other information from the list, NOT prescription number, is required to be present on the donated bottle
Within which of the following schedules is Diphenoxylate (without anything added to it) placed? A. Schedule I B. Schedule II C. Schedule III D. Schedule IV E. Schedule V
B. Schedule II Rationale: Without any other substances (such as atropine), diphenoxylate is a CII
Jess, the pharmacist in charge of a pharmacy, sometimes forgets to add information to his DEA 222 form when he sends it to the wholesaler. Which of the following pieces may be added to a DEA 222 form by the wholesaler seeking to fulfill the DEA 222 order? A. Last line completed B. Size of a package (if only one size is available) C. Date of Form D. Strength of the medication (if only one strength of medication)
B. Size of a package (if only one size is available) C. Date of Form D. Strength of the medication (if only one strength of medication) Rationale: Last line completed may not be added and the entire form will become invalid
Which of the following definitions explains the meaning of an "AB" rating? A. the rating an innovator product receives when a generic med. is approved for substitution when the innovator product is prescribed. B. The generic med has been shown through in vivo and in vitro testing to have the same rate and extent of absorption of the selected reference product. C. The comparator product is significantly different than the selected reference product in rate of absorption but not effectiveness D. has been shown through in vitro testing to have the same safety profile as the selected reference product E. has been shown through in vivo testing to have the same safety profile as the selected reference product
B. The generic med has been shown through in vivo and in vitro testing to have the same rate and extent of absorption of the selected reference product.
Which of the following entities would receive the 3rd copy (blue copy) of the completed DEA 222 form and retain it for the proper record keeping time period? A. The supplier B. The purchaser C. The Drug Enforcement Agency
B. The purchaser Rationale: The 3rd copy is stored at the pharmacy (purchaser) for at least 2 years after it is completed.
A penal pharmacy may accept prior dispensed medications and redispense them to offenders at the penal facility even if the medications were donated by a sex offender. A. False B. True
B. True Rationale: According to the State Law, ANYONE may donate medications to a penal system even if they are a registered sex offender or politician
A pharmacist must provide medication education (counseling) to every patient on every prescription A. true B. false
B. false Rationale: A pharmacist must OFFER counseling
XYZ Corp has moved their primary generic medication plant to Stockholm, Sweden. They make a generic form of drug X there. Your pharmacy orders the generic form of the drug X made by XYZ Corp at the Stockholm, Sweden site from a local wholesaler. This is an example of : A. exportation for future use B. importation C. exportation D. re-importation
B. importation Rationale: Since the medication has never been in the US, even though the wholesaler is, the medication would be considered imported
An interlocutory hearing may result in the ____ of a license A. suspension B. summary suspension C. dismissal D. revocation E. probation
B. summary suspension Rationale: Occurs after an emergency, or interlocutory hearing.
Fred has a central pharmacy and a telepharmacy site. He is the only pharmacist at either pharmacy. At his telepharmacy site, he has one tech. How many certified pharmacy techs is Fred allowed to have at his central pharmacy? A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3
C. 2 Rationale: The tech to pharmacist ratio stays the same. 3 to 1
A Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license is valid for a period of A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 4 years E. 5 years
C. 3 years Rationale: A DEA license is good for 36 months also known as three years
Nuclear pharmacists are required to have how many hours of Continuing Education per year in order to maintain their La Radioactive Material License? A. 1 B. 3 C. 5 D. 10 E. 12
C. 5
Bill's pharmacy ordered too many Hydrocodone 5 mg tablets. They have over 1000 tablets, which is more than a 2 month supply at their usual usage. Bill has identified a wholesaler that will take the meds back at 90% of the original cost. Bill will need to complete which of the following forms to properly move the Hydrocodone tablets to the wholesaler? A. DEA 104 B. DEA 106 C. DEA 222 D. DEA 41 E. none of the above
C. DEA 222
Jeff's Pharmacy has partnered with a local endocrinologist's office to help patients with insulin pumps. Jeff's pharmacy will now refill empty insulin pump cartridges for the prescriber's patients. To do this, Jeff's Pharmacy will withdraw the medication from a vial with a new, sterile syringe and 'fill' the cartridge with the insulin until the cartridge is full. A full cartridge will supply enough insulin through a continuous pump for up to seven days. What level of compounding is this? A. Low risk B. Medium risk C. High risk- category I D. High risk- category II
C. High risk- category I Rationale: Since the compound is a closed system, but is supposed to be used for several days, that makes it a high risk but only level 1
A product containing only ketamine would be classified as a schedule A. I B. II C. III D. IV E. V
C. III
Jess Blythe is a salesperson that coordinates the selling of controlled substance to local pharmacies through a discounted program called 'get good drugs cheap.' Mr. Blythe stores the controlled substances at Smith's multipurpose warehouse. Smith's does not handle the medications and only Blythe has access to the area of the warehouse where the controlled substances are kept. Smith's does provide security and monitors cameras throughout the building and surrounding areas. Which of the following statements is most correct? A. Neither Mr. Blythe nor SMith's Warehouse needs to DEA License B. Both Mr. Blythe and Smith's Warehouse need a DEA License C. Mr. Blythe needs a DEA License but Smith's Warehouse does not D. Smith's Warehouse needs a DEA License, but Mr. Blythe does not
C. Mr. Blythe needs a DEA License but Smith's Warehouse does not Rationale: Warehouses are EXEMPT as long as they only STORE the medications
Essie is a 27 year old female being treated for cancer. She has been prescribed Thalomide (thalidomide) as part of her therapy. She went to see her physician on Oct 10 and at that visit completed a pregnancy test which was negative. She then was issued a prescription for Thalomide on Oct 12 when she went in for a follow up chemotherapy visit. Assuming that she has met all other requirements of the program, when must Essie have the medication filled to meet the requirements of the System of Thalidomide Education and Prescribing Safety program? A. Oct 12 B. Oct 15 C. Oct 17 D. Oct 19 E. Oct 22 F. Oct 31
C. Oct 17 Rationale: STEPS requires that female patients get their meds filled within 7 days of a negative preg test and for men--> within 30 days of the script being written
In US v. Harold Donald Henry, the pharmacist Henry was convicted of dispensing a controlled substance without a prescription after reporting his concerns to the local police upon questioning. He overheard the patients dropping the prescription off stating that they were going to sell the meds, but when he contacted the prescriber, they said it was a valid prescription. Which of the following actions would have limited his amount of guilt? A. Dispense the meds but with proper labeling B. Reporting the physician to the police C. Reporting the 2 individuals to the police prior to dispensing the meds. D. Keeping records that indicate what the patients said to him E. Contacting the physician to verify the prescription
C. Reporting the 2 individuals to the police prior to dispensing the meds. In this case, the problem was that he dispensed the medication though he felt it was a fraud. He should have not filled the medication.
Which of the following would include a drug that had an accepted medical use with moderate to low risk of developing dependence? A. Schedule I B. Schedule II C. Schedule III D. Schedule IV E. Schedule V
C. Schedule III
While picking up a new prescription from Friendly Pharmacy, Mrs. Nelson requests to receive the package insert. Can the pharmacy provide this information to the patient? A. No. The FDCA only allows health care practitioners to view this information B. No. Only prescribers are allowed to provide the package insert to the patient; pharmacies are prohibited from doing so. C. Yes. Pharmacies are not prohibited from providing the package insert to patients. D. Yes. Pharmacies are mandated to provide the package insert with each new prescription
C. Yes. Pharmacies are not prohibited from providing the package insert to patients. Rationale: Yes. A patient may receive any information from a pharmacist or other HCP. Only drug makers are limited in what they can provide to a patient.
Recusation A. occurs after a case has been heard by the board B. indicates that a respondent did not show for a required hearing C. may be requested by a respondent of a board member D. is required for a majority vote to occur at a board meeting E. punishes the board for falsely accusing a pharmacist of a violation of board rules
C. may be requested by a respondent of a board member Rationale: It is when someone is removed from a hearing (as in a board member). They are allowed to make the decision themselves
Jeff received a report that part of his DEA 222 was not able to be completed as the wholesaler was out of it. The wholesaler informed Jeff that the pharmacy would receive the medication once the wholesaler receives it. If the DEA 222 was executed today, how many days does the wholesaler have to complete the DEA 222 before it becomes invalid? A. 3 B. 7 C. 14 D. 30 E. 60
E. 60 Rationale: The wholesaler has 60 days to complete a 222 order.
Which of the following bottle sizes would be required to be exactly counted per the Federal CSA during the required inventory for a C-III? (Select all that apply) A. 30 tablets per bottle B. 100 tablets per bottle C. 501 tablets per bottle D. 1000 tablets per bottle E. 1500 tablets per bottle F. All controlled substances must be counted exactly regardless of bottle size
E. 1500 tablets per bottle Rationale: Only bottles with more than 1000 must be counted exactly for CS inventory
A prescription for a C-IV is not valid more than ________ after being written A. 3 days B. 1 month C. 3 months D. 6 months E. 1 year
D. 6 months Rationale: A C-IV is only good for SIX months from the date that it is written
When a patient acknowledges that they have received the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act information of a pharmacy that acknowledgement must be kept on file at the pharmacy for A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 6 years E. forever
D. 6 years Rationale: Per the law, all records must be kept for 6 years. However, there is no need to obtain the signature again after six years
What schedule of controlled substance is flunitrazepam? A. C-I B. C-II C. C-III D. C-IV E. C-V
D. C-IV Rationale: flunitrazepam is a C-IV
A medication has been shown to have conclusive evidence of risk to the human fetus mainly based upon adverse reaction data from either investigational or marketing experiences. The medication should be administered only if the potential benefits from the use of the drug in pregnant women may be acceptable despite potential risks. Which pregnancy category would this medication belong to? A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. X
D. D Rationale: Since there is some benefit, but there is a risk, that makes it a category D
Which of the following forms must be completed to obtain registration with the DEA? A. DEA 41 B. DEA 106 C. DEA 222 D. DEA 224 E. DEA 301
D. DEA 224 Rationale: Used to register with the DEA as a pharmacy/provider
Which of the following may a pharmacist add (without consulting the prescriber) to a C-II prescription? A. Date of issue B. Drug strength C. Patient's name D. Drug dosage form E. Drug name
D. Drug dosage form Rationale: A pharmacist may add the drug dosage form. Strength has to be recorded. The other options are not allowed to be added or recorded
A product containing only phenobarbital would be classified as a schedule A. I B. II C. III D. IV E. V
D. IV Rationale: Phenobarbital is a schedule IV
Bob's pharmacy needs Pentobarbital and chooses to order it from their wholesaler using a DEA 222 form. The designated person for Bob's pharmacy is Jeff, the PIC. Jeff completes the DEA 222 with a pen. Which of the following copies of the DEA 222 will Jeff send to the DEA? A. Copy 1 B. Copy 2 C. Copy 3 D. Jeff will not send any copies to the DEA
D. Jeff will not send any copies to the DEA Rationale: Copy 2 goes to the DEA, but is sent by the wholesaler
Jeff is a pharmacist in Moose Luhav Louisiana. He has a prescriber in the parish that he lives in that needs a prescription for oxycodone tablets and needs to phone in a prescription for it. Jeff knows that prescriber, Dr. Feelgood, very well and trust that it is really Dr. Feelgood that is calling in the prescription and that he is issuing it for a legitimate medical need. Which of the following statements is correct about this situation? A. Jeff would be able to take a verbal order for the prescription and no further information would be needed B. Jeff would not be able to fill this medication because verbal prescription for oxycontin are not allowed C. Jeff would need Dr. Feelgood to fax a copy of the prescription within seven days D. Jeff would need to report Dr. Feelgood to the local DEA office if he does not send a written prescription within seven days
D. Jeff would need to report Dr. Feelgood to the local DEA office if he does not send a written prescription within seven days Rationale: Seven days, must have a WRITTEN and not fax
A prescription for Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) written on February 22, 2020, will not be fillable after A. February 25, 2020 B. March 1, 2020 C. March 22, 2020 D. May 22, 2020 E. August 22, 2020 F. February 22, 2021
D. May 22, 2020 Rationale: A C-II prescription is only good for 3 months in Louisiana
A patient is prescribed hydrocodone to manage his addiction to opiate substances by a duly licensed physician with a current DEA license. All required information is present on the prescription and the provider noted the indication on the actual script. Is this a legitimate prescription? A. No, the doctor may only prescribe methadone for addiction B. Yes, it was issued in the normal course of business of the physician C. Yes, only if it was signed in indelible ink D. No, this is not a legitimate medical purpose E. Yes, if the patient was enrolled in an opiate dependence program
D. No, this is not a legitimate medical purpose
Which of the following screenings must be done for a patient to be considered a qualified patient according to Chapter 21 Charitable Pharmacies of the LA Board Rules? A. Patient must be significantly poor B. Patient must be located within a 'needy' region of the state C. Patients must volunteer more than ten hours at a 'qualified site' D. Patients are without sufficient funds to obtain their medications E. Patients can afford the small charge from the charitable pharmacy
D. Patients are without sufficient funds to obtain their medications Rationale: Only that the patient is not able to purchase their medications may qualify to use a charitable pharmacy
A drug that contains no more than 200 mg of codeine per 100 ml would be classified as a A. Schedule 2 B. Schedule 3 C. Schedule 4 D. Schedule 5 E. not scheduled
D. Schedule 5
Which of the following protocols must a hospital pharmacy follow in order to possess pharmaceutical manufacturer's drug samples? i. The hospital must be registered as a drug wholesaler ii. The hospital must store the samples separate from the regular stock iii. A licensed practitioner must have requested the samples from the company A. i only B. iii only C. i and ii only D. ii and iii only E. i, ii, and iii
D. ii and iii only Rationale: It is unusual for a hospital to have samples, but if they do they must be requested by a licensed practitioner and they must be kept away from the regular stock
Meb's pharmacy was robbed of only money and a few non-controlled meds. Meb would be required to fill out which of the forms below? A. DEA 41 B. DEA 106 C. DEA 222 D. no forms would be required
D. no forms would be required A DEA 106 would not be needed since no controls were taken
Mr. Smith is a resident at Shady Pines Retirement Home in West Monroe. Mr. Smith receives several medications from your pharmacy every month including Hypertension and Hypercholesterolemia medications. Mr. Smith has been a resident of Shady Pines for over 6 months. Recently, Mr. Smith has been having significant pain of his lower leg and has been prescribed Oxycodone 5 mg capsules. Shady Pines is registered as a Long Term Care Facility in the State of Louisiana. A prescription that is faxed from the physician's office today for Jeff that is for oxycodone would be A. valid for twenty-four hours B. valid for seventy-two hours C. valid for thirty days D. valid for sixty days E. valid for ninety days F. valid for six months
D. valid for sixty days Rationale: An LTCF script is different than other CIIs and thus has a 60 day limit
A pharmaceutical manufacturer has withdrawn a drug from the market since it was deemed by the FDA to be ineffective and potentially unsafe. Under which one of the following conditions may a pharmacy volunteer to compound capsules of the drug for patients. A. If the capsule strength is no more than 1/2 of the original commercial capsules strength B. If a physician writes the prescription specifying 'medically necessary' C. Only if a maximum of 14 day supplies are dispensed of the capsules D. Only specific physicians write for the prescriptions E. If the pharmacy is willing to be cited for violations of the Food and Drug Administration's guidelines for compounding E. If the pharmacy is willing to be cited for violations of the Food and Drug Administration's guidelines for compounding
E. If the pharmacy is willing to be cited for violations of the Food and Drug Administration's guidelines for compounding Rationale: Since the medication has been unapproved by the FDA, it would be foolish to compound it
Which of the following statements is true? A. Veterinary meds must be labeled so the patient can understand the risks and benefits B. Veterinary physicians may not prescribe human meds for animals C. Veterinary medications are only available by prescription from a veterinary doctor D. Veterinary medications may be prescribed for use in humans E. OTC veterinary meds may contain "RX only" human substances if labeled properly.
E. OTC veterinary meds may contain "RX only" human substances if labeled properly. Rationale: Oddly enough, just because a medication is Rx only for humans, does not mean it is that way for animals. Think of antibiotics and such for feed animals
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a practitioner according to the Controlled Substance Act? A. Physician B. A drug researcher using controlled substances in research trials C. Hospital D. Dentist E. Pharmacist
E. Pharmacist
Which of the following are NOT true of electronic prescribing controlled substances? i. State rules barring electronic prescriptions are overridden by the Federal Law ii. After prescribing an electronic controlled substance prescription, it must be followed-up by a written prescription within 72 hours iii. All controlled substances must be prescribed electronically by 2014 A. i only B. iii only C. i and ii only D. ii and iii only E. i, ii, and iii
E. i, ii, and iii
