Term
All of the following actions are correct for a licensed Florida pharmacy EXCEPT:
a. A pharmacy tech cannot call a physician and get a new prescription.
b. A pharmacy tech can accept a refill authorization on the phone from a physician's office
c. A pharmacy tech may reconstitute a bulk drug.
d. A pharmacy tech can offer a patient counseling.
e. A pharmacy tech can request a pharmacist intern to provide a patient counseling when the pharmacist is not available. |
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Definition
e. A pharmacy tech can request a pharmacist intern to provide a patient counseling when the pharmacist is not available.
Expl:
A pharmacy intern cannot counsel a patient if the pharmacist is not on duty. Therefore, a pharm tech cannot request to an intern to provide counseling.
sec (1)>(h)of 64B16-27.420
"Pharmacy Technician may accept authorization for a prescription renewal. For the purpose of this section, "prescription renewal" means the dispensing of medications pursuant to a practitioners authorization to fill an existing prescription that has no refill remaining" |
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Who is involved in the drug approval process?
I.CDER
II.IRB
III.FDA
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III only |
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Definition
D. II and III only
EXPL:
CDER (Center for Drug Evaluation and Research) decides whether clinical trials should be performed or not on human subjects (i.e. CDER decides the safety of human subjects before trials). However, it is not associated with the approval process.
IRB: Institutional Review Board
FDA: Food and Drug Administration |
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How many maximum products can be ordered through a DEA form 222?
A. 5
B. 10
c. 15
d. unlimited
e. unlimited, but need a new DEA form for every 5 items.
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B. 10
The DEA form 222 has 10 lines. Each line is for one produce only. |
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Which staff member can approve a refill on the phone?
I. Pharmacy clerk
II. Pharmacy Tech
III. Pharmacy intern
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
D. II and III only
The pharmacy tech and the intern can approve refills from the doctors office. However, they cannot take a new script from the docs office (EXCEPT intern). |
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Who needs to were and identification badge from the following?
I. a pharmacist
II. a pharmacy intern
III. a pharmacy clerk
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E I, II and III |
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Definition
C. I and II only
It is recommended to wear the I.D. badge all the employees. BUT a pharmacist intern and Tech MUST wear a badge according to FLA law. |
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At what sodium level does an OTC drug not need labeling- "Do not use this if you are on a sodium restricted diet"?
A. 0.14g
B. 35g
C. 70g
D. 140g
E. None of the above
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Definition
A. 0.14g
If any dosage form that contains 140 mg(0.14g) of sodium content or less, then it does not need the above statement.
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Tax-free alcohol cannot be used for:
I. medicinal purposes
II. scientific purposes
III. Retail compounding purposes
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
B. III only
Tax-free alcohol may be used for scientific and medicinal mechanical purposes, and in treatment of patients. Some specific uses which fall under these general categories are: sterilizing solutions, antiseptics, compounding prescriptions and preparation of specimens. |
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Term
USAN gives a name to the drugs based on:
I. Therapeutic use
II. Chemical class
III. Common directions to use
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
C. I and II only
USAN gives a non-proprietary name to a drug based on chemical and therapeutic use and never on ANY other info. |
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Which of the following info cannot be published on a pharmacy website?
A. Prescriptions turn-over per year
B. Drug samples availability
C. Publishing patients' info in the research paper
D. Publishing patients' age on the research paper
E. Price comparison with the other pharmacies
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Definition
C. Publishing patients' info in the research paper
Publishing and age is not a violation of HIPAA. Anything else would be. |
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Hospital XYZ is registered for the drug treatment plan. There are four physicians practicing in a group at the hospital. How many patients can be treated at this hospital in the opioid treatment plan?
I. 30 patients in a group practice
II. 30 patients in a solo practice
III. 120 patients
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
E. I, II and III
Each physician can treat 30 patients as a solo practice. Therefore, four physicians can treat a max of 120 patients. |
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Term
Which of the following pharmacies cannot dispense a medicine?
A. A consultant pharmacy
B. a nuclear pharmacy
C. A class I hospital pharmacy
D. A class II hospital pharmacy
E. A modified class II hospital pharmacy |
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Definition
C. A class I hospital pharmacy
class I hospital pharmacies cannot dispense medicines. However, they can give a medicine to a patient directly from the patient's container. |
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Term
Who can join a CQI program?
I. A pharm clerk
II. A pharm cashier
III. A pharm tech
A. I only
B. III only
C. i and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III
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Definition
E. I, II and III
Any person can join the CQI (Continuous Quality Improvements) program. It is a quality management process that involves continuous reviewing of daily processes to improve on-going policies and procedures. |
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Term
What is the allowable amount of Sudafed in one month?
A. 3.6g
B. 6g
C. 7.5g
D. 8.5g
E. 9g |
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Definition
E. 9g
The allowable amount of Sudafed is 9g per month.
The allowable amount of Sudafed is 3.6g per transaction.
The allowable amount of Sudafed is 7.5g per month in mail order. |
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Term
Which class of drug is most abusive?
A. Anabolic steroids
B. Benzodiazepine sedatives
C. Antidepressants
D. Antitussives
E. Decongestants
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Definition
A. Anabolic steroids
Anabolic steroids are a schedule III drugs while benzodiazepine sedatives are schedule IV drugs. And Antitussives are a schedule V drug and the others are not schedule drugs at all. |
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Term
What is the limit for a single pseudo-ephedrine container?
A. 1.2g
B. 2.4g
C. 3.6g
D. 5.4g
E. No limit
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Definition
C. 3.6g
According to federal law, a single pseudo-ephedrine container limit is 3.6g a day. |
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Term
Mr. Blueberry has opened a new pharmacy. What is not necessary to display on the wall of the pharmacy?
A. DEA certificate
B. Pharmacist's license
C. Rewards
D. State License
E. Technician's license |
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Definition
C. Rewards
Come on, really, rewards?? LOL |
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Term
Which is (are) schedule drug(s) from the following?
I. Not more that 60mg codeine with non-narcotic active ingredient per dosage form
II. Hydrocodone 15mg per dosage form
III. Tylenol #4
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III
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Definition
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Term
What is the schedule for 100mg of opium in a 100ml solution?
A. Schedule I
B. " II
c. " III
D. " IV
E. " V
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following would be considered a HIPAA violation?
A. A pharmacist is overheard while counseling a patient.
B. A pharmacist gives a drug manufacturer the names of patients who use certain drugs.
C. A pharmacist leaves a message on a patients answering machine
D. A pharmacist is overheard talking with a pharm tech
E. A pharmacist calls out the name of a patient who is waiting for a prescription. |
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Definition
B. A pharmacist gives a drug manufacturer the names of patients who use certain drugs.
BIG violation! |
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Term
The User Fee Act can exempt the fee to emerging companies who have a number of employees less that:
A. 15
B. 50
C. 100
D. 250
E. 500 |
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Definition
E. 500
If a company has fewer than 500 employees, it is considered a small business and is exempt.
Remember: USER FEE is collected so supplemental reviews can be done be the FDA because of a lot of submission of NDAs now-a-days. This act is effective since 1992
For more info of this law go to
http://www.fda.gov/forindustry/userfees/prescriptiondruguserfee/default.htm |
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Term
Who needs to follow GMP guidelines?
I. Cosmetic manufacturers
II. Intravenous rooms in hospitals
III. Retail pharmacies
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
A. I only
GMP: Good Manufacturing Practices, are guidelines that outline the aspects of production and testing that can impact the quality of a product. |
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Term
Which is (are) schedule drugs from the following?
I. Etorphine sulfate
II. Carfentanil
III. Diprenorphine
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
A. I only
II and III are schedule II drugs
Just remember that salt derivatives can change the schedules.
While Etorphine sulfate is a CI, Etorphine HCL is a CII drug |
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Term
What does not necessarily need to be mentioned on the parenteral product?
I. Preservative
II. Coloring agent
III. Inert gas
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
D. II and III only
Preservatives need to be listed. Coloring agents are never used in ophthalmic and parenteral drugs. |
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Term
Who does not need a DEA number?
A. The class I hospital pharmacy
B. A Physician's clinic which does the dispensing
C. The law enforcement agent
D. The exporters of the control substance
E. The class II hospital pharmacy |
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Definition
C. The law enforcement agent
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Term
Records of DATA treatment should be kept for:
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 3 years
E. 5 years |
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Definition
D. 3 years
Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000) |
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Term
Who keeps the original copy of the DEA 222?
A. DEA
B. Supplier
C. FDA
D. Purchaser
E. Prescriber |
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Definition
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Term
The following drugs' quantity must be written on numbers and in words EXCEPT:
A. Vicodin 5/500mg
B. Tylenol #3 syrup
C. Xanax 0.25mg
D. Soma 350mg
E. Darvocet N |
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Definition
B. Tylenol #3 syrup
(D. Soma 350mg in the state of Florida is also correct)
Prescribed quantities must be written in numbers and in words for CII, CIII and CIV drugs (Florida Law Chapter 893.04)(Quantities are NOT required to be written in words for CV drugs). Tylenol #3 syrup is a CV drug (the tablets are CIII drugs).
Soma (carisoprodol) IS a CIV drug in the state of Florida |
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Term
How long does it take the FDA to review the NDA?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 180 days
E. 360 days
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Definition
D. 180 days
It takes the FDA about 180 days to review the NDA
It takes the FDA about 30 days to review the IND (Investigational New Drug application. |
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Term
Product XYZ had reported potentially bio-equivalence problems during the early experiments. However, those problems were resolved during in vivo stud. What is the correct therapeutic code for product XYZ?
I. AO
II. AN
III. AB
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
II. AN
"AN" is the code used for therapeutic equivalence of aerosloized products arise primarily.
"AO" is the code used for the absorption of drugs inject-able (parenteral) oil solutions may vary substantially with the type of oil employed as a vehicle and the concentration of the active ingredient. |
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Term
Which of the following drugs can be refilled as an emergency fill?
I. Subutex
II. Tylenol #3 tablets
III. Cesamet
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
C. I and II only
Pharmacies are allowed too fill any prescription (EXCEPT the CII) to cover an emergency period (72 hours). Cesamet is a CII drug, therefore it CANNOT be refilled as the emergency fill. |
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Term
GMP protocols are designed to assure:
I. Safety
II. Quality
III. Efficacy
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
C. I and II only
GMP's are followed be the pharmaceutical and bio-tech firms to ensure that the products produced meet specific requirements for identity, strength, quality and purity. FDA regulates these industries to ensure GMP's |
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Term
Who regulates OTC products' advertisements?
I. DCU
II. FDA
III. FTC
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III
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Definition
B. III only
The FDA regulates prescription drugs' ad's. The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) regulates OCT products' ad's. DCU (Digital Federal Credit Union. |
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Term
What is the DEA 82 form for?
A. It is used to refuse the inspection
B. it is a notice of inspection
C. it is an administrative warrant
D. It is and inspection consent form
E. It is a traditional search warrant |
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Definition
B. it is a notice of inspection
The DEA 82 is a "notice of inspection of Controlled Premises" |
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Term
What should the pharmacy or supplier do if the DEA form 222 is defective?
A. The pharmacy should write "VOID" on the face of the DEA form
B. The pharmacy should make a statement of defect.
C. The supplier should write "CANCELED" on the face of the DEA for, and return it to the pharmacy
D. The supplier should inform the DEA.
E. The pharmacy should fill out a new DEA form. |
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Definition
E. The pharmacy should fill out a new DEA form.
DEA's Pharmacist Manual (page 30)
"A supplier may void part or all of an order on a DEA form 222 by notifying the purchaser in writing. The supplier must indicate the voiding on Copies 1 and 2 of the 222 by drawing a line through the cancelled item(s) and printing "void" in the space provided for the number of items shipped. |
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Term
Which of the following OTC drugs should be avoided be a diabetic patient?
I. Cough syrup
II. Antacids
III. Laxatives
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E I, II and III
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Definition
C. I and II only
Cough syrup,antacids and Metamucil are sources of sugar.These drugs may affect the blood glucose level of diabetic patients.
Laxatives do not affect the glucose level. |
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Term
As a retail pharmacist, if a patient is presented a prescription far a CII without a date, what should the pharmacist do?
A. The pharmacist should write in the date.
B. Ask the patient what date the prescription was taken.
C. Request him to go back to the doctor and get a new script with a date.
D. Call the doctor's office and get the date.
E. Go ahead and dispense as written.
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Definition
D. Call the doctor's office and get the date.
After a pharmacist obtains approval of the prescribing practitioner who wrote the CII scripts, a pharmacist can add or change:
The strength of the drug prescribed;
The quantity of the drug prescribed;
The directions for use; OR
the date of the issuance.
The pharmacist CANNOT add or change to a CII script:
The name of the patient;
The name of the controlled substance (except to a generic of that substance);OR
The signature of the prescribing practitioner. |
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Term
Who can be a pharmacy department manager?
A. A pharmacist
B. A pharmacy owner
C. A pharmacy intern
D. A pharmacy tech
E. Anyone can be a manager. |
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Definition
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Term
If a bottle of Cipro is spilled onto the pharmacy floor, it is considered
A. misbranded drug
B. an adulterated drug
C. dirty drug( 5 second rule)
D. perfectly fine drug
E. None of the above |
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Definition
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Term
A prescription label should contain all the following EXCEPT:
A. Quantity dispensed
B. Lot number
C. Patient diagnosis
D. Expiration date
E. Prescribers name
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Definition
C. Patient diagnosis
A patient diagnosis is part of the packaging but not a part of the label. |
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Term
Which of the following topics is compulsory to submit as CE to register as a new pharmacist?
A. Medication errors
B. Pharmacy magazine quiz
C. Pharmacy law
D. Board meeting
E. Clinical appliances of pharmacology |
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Definition
A. Medication errors
An applicant must submit 2 hours of CE medication errors while applying for a pharmacist registration. Also, the applicant mus submit 1 hour of CE related to HIV |
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Term
Is there a time limit on day supply on a CII drug according to federal law?
A. Yes, there is a limit on day supply on all the CII drugs.
B. No, there is not any limit on day supply on the CII drugs.
C. It depends on the specific drug or class of drug which is prescribed.
D. No , there is not any time limit on day supply on CII drugs which are used as OTC in lower doses like codeine.
E. Yes, there is a day supply limit on the CII drugs, if the prescriber is registered with the DEA. |
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Definition
B. No, there is not any limit on day supply on the CII drugs.
According to federal law, There is no restriction on day limit on CII drugs. |
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Term
Serious side effects of any drug should be reported if the drug is used
A. below ED50
B. between ED50 to LD50
C. above LD50
D. dose at which side effect resulted
E. Any dose |
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Definition
E. Any dose
LD50 means the median Lethal Dose of a drug that produces a toxic response in 50% of the population.
ED50 means the Effective Dose of a drug that produces a therapeutic response in 50% of the population.
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Term
Within what time does a patient have to show the Valium prescription to the pharmacy according to Florida Laws?
A. Within a month from the written date
B. Within 3 months from the written date
C. Within 6 months from the written date
D. within a year of the written date
E. There is no such limit in Florida state |
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Definition
C. Within 6 months from the written date.
According to Florida state law, a patient must submit a prescription within 12 months from the written date. But Valium is a CIV drug, therefore it should not be submitted any later that 6 months from the written date. |
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Term
Who cannot join as a member of CQI program at the Wal-Mart super center?
A. A clerk
B. A cashier
C. A customer service assistant
D. A pharmacy office inventory manager
E. None of the above |
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Definition
E. None of the above
Anybody that works for Wal-Mart can join as a member of CQI program. |
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Term
For what drugs does the FDA have the authority to require Phase IV studies?
A. Fast track approvals
B. Animal drugs
C. Dietary supplements
D. Generic products
E. None of the above |
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Definition
A. Fast track approvals
Fast track approval is a process designed to facilitate the development and expedite the review of drugs to treat serious diseases and fill an unmet medical need. The purpose is to get important new drugs to the patient earlier. Fast Track addressed a broad range of serious diseases. More at FDA.gov |
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Term
At a minimum, as per federal law, every prescription label should have the following EXCEPT:
A. The name of the pharmacy
B. The address of the pharmacy
C. The prescribers address
D. The drug's generic and brand name
E. The patients name
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Definition
D. The drug's generic and brand name
According to federal law, the label does not need the drug's name, strength or expiration date. However, it does require beyond-use-date on certain drugs like LTCF patients' medicines,etc.
The drugs name is always RECOMMENDED to be on the label. However, according to federal laws, minimum requirements of labeling a prescription drug do not mention:
-expiration dating
-lot number of the product
-name of the drug
-manufacturer
-drug strength
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Term
Which situation from the following is permissible for CII partial filling?
I. A physician written note on the prescription " dispense #15 stat & rest if patient wants".
II. A patient wants to spill amounts of pills since he does not have enough money to get the whole amount.
III. A pharmacist only has half the pills in stock.
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III only |
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Definition
B. III only
The patient cannot request or get CII partial filling. However, the pharmacist can do a partial fill if the pharmacy does not have that medicine in stock. For example, if the pharmacist only has 5 pills and the scripts is for 10 pills, the pharmacist can give 5 pills to the patient and tell him to get the rest later. A patient is allowed to request less that what is written but then they lose the remaining meds and cannot come back and get it. |
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Term
Who does NOT need to be registered with the FDA?
A. Cosmetic manufacturers
B. Re-packagers
C. Re-labelers
D. Importers
E. Expoters
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Definition
A. Cosmetic manufacturers
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Term
The maximum recommended dose of Suboxone in the DATA treatment plan is:
A. 2mg QID SL
B. 4mg QID SL
C. 8mg QD SL prn
D. 8mg QD SL
E. 16mg QD SL |
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Definition
E. 16mg QD SL
Suboxone should be taken in a single dose. Therefore, option B is incorrect. The recommended dose is 12-16mg of buprenorphine. |
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Term
The DEA cannot deny the registration if the registrant:
A. has a drug related felony
B. has multiple DUI's
C. has a revoked state license
D. has been excluded from the participation in medicare
E. has been excluded from the state health care plan
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Definition
B. has multiple DUI's
Alcoholism does not affect the registrant. However, if the registrant has been excluded from participation in the medicare or a state health care plan, he/she can be denied for registration. |
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Term
Which inspection can be carried out without a warrant?
I. DEA inspection
II. OSHA inspection
III. FDA inspection
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
B. III only
Only the FDA can inspect without a warrant. The FDA inspections are always limited to time, place and scope. The same way the state board pharmacy inspection does not need permission.
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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Term
Who needs a separate or a special registration with eh Florida Board of Pharmacy?
I. A Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
II. A Nuclear Pharmacy
III. A Nuclear Pharmacist
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
B. III only
Only a nuclear pharmacist needs to show the special training and the registration.
According to 465.193 of FPA "any person desiring a permit to operate a nuclear pharmacy shall apply to the department. |
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Term
Who can execute and prepare the DEA 222 Order form?
I. Purchaser
II. Supplier
III. DEA
A. I only
B. III only
C. II and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III
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Definition
A. I only Purchaser
supplier can execute but not prepare. |
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Term
Which of the following chemicals are known to be list 2 chemicals?
I. Precursor chemicals
II. Essential chemicals
III. Solvents
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III
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Definition
D. II and III only
Essential chemicals are known as List 2 chemicals, which include solvents reagents, catalysts, ect. |
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Term
A patient who is enrolled in the comprehensive treatment program can take methadone pills home EXCEPT:\
A. When the clinic is closed
B. Sundays
C. State holidays
D. When the patient is enrolled for 60 days
E. Personal business holiday |
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Definition
D. When the patient is enrolled for 60 days
A patient can take one pill home if the clinic is closed on Sundays or on holidays.
However, patients cannot take any pills unless he/she is enrolled in treatment for are least 90 days. |
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Term
Within what time frame does a patient have to show the prescription to the pharmacy according to Florida laws?
A. Within a month from the written date.
B. Within 3 months from the written date.
C. Within 6 months from the written date.
D. Within a year from the written date.
E. There is no such limit in the Floria state. |
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Definition
D. Within a year from the written date.
According to the Florida state law, a patient must submit a prescription withing 12 months from the written date.
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Term
Newly eligible candidates may enroll in Medicare plan D without penalty within:
A. 3 months
B. 9 months
C. 6 months
D. 7 months
E. one year |
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What is (are) allowed according to PDMA?
I. Distribution of the OTC Advil, with 5% extra quantity in a bottle (as a promotional offer), to pharmacies which will be dispensed directly to patients
II. Distribution of drugs sold with vouchers to patients
III. Distribution of drugs sold with coupons to patients
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
E. I, II and III
PDMA= Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987 |
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Term
Which of the following drug is the negative formulary?
A. Digoxin tablets
B. Insulins
C. Chloromazine tablets
D. Pancrelipase injection
E. Theophylline injection
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Definition
C. Chloromazine tablets
The negative formulary (according to Florida law):
-Any dosage forms of - Digitoxin, conjugated estrogen, and dicumarol.
-Solid oral dosage form of pancrelipase of chloromazine.
-Controlled release theophylline tablets |
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Term
Who grants the final approval for any drugs name?
A. USAN
B. AMA
C. APhA
D. FDA
E. Secretary of HHS |
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Definition
E. Secretary of HHS
USAN is sponsored by AMA (American Medical Association), APhA American Pharmaceutical Association) and USPC (United States Pharmacopeial Convention). USAN gives the drug's name but the final approval is given by the secretary of HHS(or DHHS Department of Health and Human Services)
USAN= United States Adopted Names
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Term
Who is responsible from the following if a patient gets hurt because of the generic drug substitution?
I. The pharmacist
II. The substituted drug's manufacturer
III. The prescriber
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
A. I only
It is a pharmacist's responsibility to substitute a generic drub by observing appropriate therapeutic/pharmaceutical equivalency. Therefore, the pharmacist is responsible for this case. |
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Term
Which of the following drug needs a prescription in Florida State?
I. Triple antibiotic ointment
II. Phenylalanine
III. Ephedrine
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III only |
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D. II and III only
Phenylalanine and ephedrine must have scripts in FL. |
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Who created the data-bank for clinical drugs?
A. The efficacy amendments
B. The Prescription Drug Marketing Act
C. The Modernization Act
D. FDCA
E. FDA |
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C. The Modernization Act
The Modernization Act of 1997 (FDAAMA) prompts improvement of the public health so that patients may enjoy the benefits provided by these therapies to treat and prevent illness and disease.
see more at www.fda.gov |
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Who approves a CE for the Florida pharmacists?
I. ACPE
II. Florida Board of Pharmacy
III. ACPE accredited Pharmacy school
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III
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Definition
C. I and II only
Florida Board of Pharmacy approves basic courses only.
CE's are accepted if a CE provider is accredited by ACPE |
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Which is the most serious violation form the following violations?
A. An intern works without a pharmacist's supervision.
B. a pharmacist sells drug samples.
C. A pharmacist has submitted a false statement during his/her registration.
D. A pharmacist is failing to notify the board regarding his cessation of the practice.
E. A pharmacist abuses illegal drugs. |
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C. A pharmacist has submitted a false statement during his/her registration.
All are violations of the rules, but "C" is a 3rd degree felony! |
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How long does federal law require you to keep C-II records?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
E. 5 years |
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B. 2 years
Same for Florida law as well. As per Florida Law 893.07 |
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Who can send the Official order form to the DEA?
I. Supplier
II. Reverse distributor
III. Purchaser
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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C. I and II only
A reverse distributor is the Collection of damaged, outdated, or unsold goods and bringing them back to the supplier or manufacturer. They are also called reverse logistics. |
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Which is the correct statement for a registered community pharmacist who works at a class II pharmacy?
A. The pharmacist cannot fill a outpatient prescription even in case of an emergency.
B. The pharmacist can fill all the prescriptions for in-patients only
C. The pharmacist cannot fill a methadone prescription.
D. The pharmacist cannot stock drug samples even on request from a physician.
E. The pharmacist can administer a medicine to an in-patient. |
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E. The pharmacist can administer a medicine to an in-patient.
The class II pharmacy cannot fill a outpatient prescription. But in case of an emergency, the pharmacist can fill up to 24 hours supply.
Option B seems right but is says "in-patients only" but the pharmacist can fill out-patients prescription in the case of an emergency.
The pharmacist can also administer the medicine to in-patient under physician's supervision. |
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Which of the following is a pharmacotherapy plan?
A. F.A.R.M.
B. S.O.A.P.
C. C.O.R.E.
D. Both A and B
E. Both A and C |
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Definition
C. C.O.R.E.
C.O.R.E.- Condition, outcome, Regimen, Evaluation
C.O.R.E. and P.R.I.M.E. are pharmacotherapy plans.
F.A.R.M. and S.O.A.P. are progress notes to describer and document the interventions intended by pharmacists.
P.R.I.M.E.-Pharmaceutical, Risks, Interactions, Mismatch, Efficacy
F.A.R.M.-Findings, Assessment, Resolution, Monitoring
S.O.A.P.-Subjective Findings, Objective findings, Assessment, Plan |
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Who cannot be a member of Florida Board of Pharmacy?
I. A pharmacy tech.
II. A pharmacist intern
III. A pharmaceutical company owner
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III
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E. I, II and III
According to 465-004 of the FL statutes: " The remaining two members must be residents of the state who have never been licensed as pharmacists and who are in no way connected with the practice of the profession of pharmacy. No person may be appointed as a consumer who is any way connected with a drug manufacturer. |
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What is not mentioned on the DEA 222 form?
A. Pharmacy permit license number of registrant
B. DEA number of supplier
C. Copy number
D. Schedules of drugs
E. OMB approval number |
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A. Pharmacy permit license number of registrant
see sample DEA 222 @
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/manuals/narcotic/images/dea222.gif
OMB= Office of Management and Budget |
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Which of the following documents must be submitted to Florida Board of Pharmacy on closing of the pharmacy business?
I. Pharmacy permit
II. Pharmacist registration
III. DEA registration
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
A. I only Pharmacy Permit
An owner must submit his registration/permit to FBP on closing of the business. A DEA registration and unused forms should be returned to the DEA.
All other record are kept for 2 years with the owner. |
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The DEA practitioner license cannot start with:
A. A
B. F
C. M
D. X
E. W |
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Definition
E. W
A= Depreciated(may be used by some older entities)
B= Hospital/Clinic
C= Practitioner
D= Teaching Institute
E= Manufacturer
F= Distributor and/or Practitioner
G= Researcher
H= Analytical Lab
J= Importer
K= Exporter
L= Reverse Distributor
M= Mid-level Practitioner
N= Narcotic Treatment Program
P= " " "
R= " " "
S= " " "
T= " " "
U= " " "
X= Data Program |
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Who published the Orange Book?
A. The Florida board
B. The FDA
C. The USP publishers
D. The manufacturer's association
E. The Board of Medicine |
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Can a retail pharmacy store dug samples?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only if a pharmacist requests samples from a sales rep.
D. Only if a pharmacy is approved by a Doctor.
E. Only if a pharmacy is approved by the board. |
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Definition
B. No
However, they can store drug samples of there is a written request from the prescriber( Pharmacy needs written request, NOT the approval) |
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Term
Which is (are) not allowed on a control medicine prescription by a physician?
I. The physician can pre-date the script.
II. The physician can post-date the script.
III. The physician may write "Do not fill until(pre/post date)" on the script.
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III
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What is the age limit to purchase methamphetamine substances according to Federal Law?
A. 18 yrs old
B. 17 yrs old
C. 21 yrs old
D. 16 yrs old
E. no age limit specified. |
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Definition
E. no age limit specified.
However, you do have to show proper ID. |
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Outdated drugs on the shelf of a pharmacy is an example of:
A. an adulterated drug only
B. a misbranded drug only
C. an adulterated and a misbranded drug
D. a misbranded drug if it is sold to the patient
E. none of the above |
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Definition
C. an adulterated and a misbranded drug
Adulterated because it is outdated
misbranded because it is still on the shelf of the pharmacy |
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Which of the following medications must be purchased using a DEA 222 form?
I. Codeine
II. Levorphanol
III. Cocaine
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III
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Definition
E. I, II and III
All C-II drugs require a DEA 222 form. |
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Which of the following means of communications is (are) allowed be a physician to order a script in Florida State?
I. Electronic
II. E-mail
III. Fax
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II and III |
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Definition
E. I, II and III
A physician can authorize/call a script in by any means of communication. |
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On receiving a DEA 222 form, a supplier does not need to record (on the form):
A. the NDC number
B. the date of order shipped
C. the cancelled items
D. the supplier's signature
E. the package size of products |
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Definition
| D. the supplier's signature |
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