Indiana MPJE 2022-2023 Questions AND ANSWERS 110 QUESTIONS GRADED A
Indiana MPJE 2022-2023; Questions AND ANSWERS | (110 QUESTIONS) GRADED A
If
... [Show More] an institutional pharmacy is closed and unattended by a pharmacist, how can a nurse obtain a needed medication while the pharmacy is closed? (All that apply)
A. Remove from emergency kit
B. Remove from floor stock of floor mechanical devices
C. Ask authorized supervisory nurse to remove from pharmacy following proper procedures
D. Ask a pharmacist to come in and get the medication for them.
E. There is no way to get a medication while a pharmacist is not on duty Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
T/F the expiration of an emergency drug kit is the earliest date of expiration of any of the drugs included in the kit at any time Correct Answer: True
Which of the following is true regarding the number of individuals a pharmacist may supervise in Indiana? (All that apply)
A. A pharmacist may not supervise more than 4 interns or technicians
B a pharmacist may not supervise more than 5 technicians or technicians-in-training
C. A pharmacist can supervise no more than 3 techs in training at one time
D. A pharmacist may not supervise more than 6 technicians or techs in training
E. A pharmacist may not supervise more than 6 interns, technicians, or techs in training Correct Answer: C , E
The number of CE hours required per renewal period in Indiana and the number that must be ACPE accredited:
A. 60; at least 20
B. 30; at least 10
C. 15; at least 15
D. 30; at least 15
E. 60; at least 30 Correct Answer: D
Which of the following describes non-Rx syringe sales in Indiana? (All that apply)
A. Purchasers must be over the age of 18
B. Only a pharmacist or intern can sell syringes
C. Sales must be maintained in a bound record book
D. Purchasers no known to the pharmacist do not need to provide identification
E. Purchasers must sho proof of use Correct Answer: B, C
In order to reciprocate or transfer a pharmacist license to IN, which of the following is required of an applicant?
A. Retake and pass the NAPLEX
B. Complete 1500 hours of practice in IN
C. Appear in front of the board for a personal hearing
D. Take and pass the indiana MPJE
E. Establish residency in indiana before applying Correct Answer: D
Which of the following are true about reporting theft or loss?
I all thefts must be reported regardless of the amount stolen
II all losses must be reported regardless of the amount lost
III only significant losses must be reported and you determine if the loss is significant
IV thefts and losses should be reported on a DEA 41
V the local police must be notified of a theft or loss so the DEA can follow up with them Correct Answer: A- I and III
Which of the following describes counseling requirements in IN? (All that apply)
A. Interns may counsel patients as long as they make an offer for a pharmacist to counsel after
B. Making an offer for a patient to ask questions satisfies the offer to counsel requirement in IN
C. Pharmacists must document which patients receive counseling
D. Patients have the right to waive counseling
E. An offer to counsel must be make every time a prescription is dispensed Correct Answer: A, D, E
T/F Prescribers are allowed to use commercially printed forms containing names of controlled substances Correct Answer: False
Which of the following practitioners may legally supervise an appropriately certified pharmacy intern providing vaccines under protocol?
I RN
II pharmacist
III APN
IV PA
V Podiatrist Correct Answer: D- i, ii, iii
Which of the following prescribers can write an acetaminophen with codeine prescription for a human's eye issue in Indiana?
I physician
II optometrist
III podiatrist
IV veterinarian
V APN working under a physician without a specialty Correct Answer: C- i and v
T/F As identified by Indiana's Legend Drug Act and Pharmacy Practice Act, the term "sale" includes offering, dispensing, and administering Correct Answer: True
Continuing professional education hour requirements vary depending on when and how the pharmacist is licensed in IN. Which of the following is the correct number for a pharmacist licensed for the first time on Aug 31, 2019?
A. 0 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 7.25 hours
D. 20 hours
E. 21.25 hours Correct Answer: A
T/F pharmacist cannot refuse to honor any prescription in Indiana Correct Answer: False
A physician calls your pharmacy to provide a verbal prescription for alprazolam for a patient. The prescriber has never evaluated the patient, but knows the patient's son. The physician asked the patient's son why the patient uses the medication and confirmed they were out of refills. Based in this information, which response best fits why you can or cannot fill the prescription in this situation.
A. Can fill, the RX was issued within the physician's scope of practice
B. Can fill, the pharmacist has no legal responsibility to question a physician's prescribing
C. Cannot fill, alprazolam prescriptions cannot be verbally issued
D. Cannot fill, the prescription was not issued for a legitimate medical purpose
E. Cannot fill, the prescription was not issued in the usual course of practice Correct Answer: E
T/F A qualifying pharmacist is responsible to the board for the legal operation of the pharmacy under the permit Correct Answer: True
Which of the following is true about the Indiana board of pharmacy? (All that apply)
A. The board has 7 pharmacist members
B. The board must adopt the rules establishing the standards for the competent practice of pharmacy
C. A board member cannot be a full-time faculty member at a college of pharmacy
D. One pharmacist member of the board must be a hospital pharmacist
E. Board members are elected by members of the profession Correct Answer: B, D
T/F - drugs returned to the pharmacy can never be reused or resold Correct Answer: False
A quality-related event in a institution includes which of the following?
I dispensing an incorrect drug
II therapeutic duplications not identified and managed
III dispensing a drug to the wrong patient
IV drug-drug interactions not identified and managed
V clinical abuse/misuse not identified and managed Correct Answer: E- all of the above
Which of the following apply to generic substitution in IN? (All that apply)
A. Pharmacists cannot generically substitute on prescriptions written written by a veterinarian
B. Pharmacists are required to generically substitute for Medicaid patients unless the prescriber signs "DAW" and writes "Brand Medically Necessary" on the face of the prescription
C. If a pharmacist generically substitutes for a brand name product the label must be labelled with both product names (ex Lisinopril generic for Zestril)
D. Prescription blanks should have 2 signature lines labeled "DAW" on the left and "May substitute" on the right
E. If a prescriber signs "DAW" for a non-Medicaid patient and the patient requests generic, the patient must call the prescriber in order to substitute generically Correct Answer: A, B, C, D, E
T/F - in indiana, insulin products can be sold over the counter Correct Answer: False
T/F - In indiana, only controlled substance prescriptions and drug orders must be issued in the usual course of practice and for a legitimate medical purpose Correct Answer: False
Which of the following are duties of pharmacists in institutional settings? (All that apply)
A. Perform drug evaluations and drug utilization reviews
B. Interpretation of drug orders written by practitioners
C. Counsel patients and patients' care givers
D. Storage and distribution of drugs and devices
E. Medical record documentation of recommendations made related to the patient's therapeutic response to medication Correct Answer: A, B, C, D, E
Which of the following are required to be on the label of a sterile pharmaceutical product prepared in an institution for a patient in that institution?
I date of preparation
II patient name and bed
III prescribing practitioner
IV expiration date, including time, if applicable
V generic name
VI phone number of institutional pharmacy
VII prescription number Correct Answer: C- i, ii, iv
T/F- a pharmacist in an institutional setting must check all drug orders within 24 hours, including those written when the pharmacy is closed and orders filled from available institutional sources outside the pharmacy Correct Answer: True
T/F - pharmacists in indiana must counsel patients on all new prescriptions Correct Answer: False
Which of the following are activities that a pharmacy technician can perform?
A. Providing advice to the patient about interpreting their prescription
B. Completing the final check on a drug order
C. Receiving refill approval over the phone from a prescriber
D. Completing the final check on a prescription
E. Consulting with the prescriber concerning a patient Correct Answer: B, C
T/F - the qualifying pharmacist is responsible for deciding what, if any, additional fixtures, facilities, and equipment are necessary for the pharmacy to operate properly in compliance with the law regulating pharmacies in Indiana Correct Answer: True
Which of the following is true regarding controlled substance prescriptions?
I. Adderall prescriptions can be issued for a maximum of a 90 day supply at a time
II. Lomotil prescriptions expire 1 year from the date written in indiana
III. Suboxone prescriptions issued for addiction must contain the appropriate DATA-waived DEA number
IV. Codeine prescriptions cannot be transferred to another pharmacy
V. Robitussin AC prescriptions cannot be called into the pharmacy Correct Answer: C- i, iii, iv
Which of the following are required on the label for a non-controlled prescription dispensed in indiana?
I date filled
II name of dispensing pharmacy
III prescribing practitioner
IV directions for use as contained on the prescription
V name of the drug Correct Answer: E- all of the above are required
which of the following describes a requirement for selling ephedrine or pseudoephedrine in Indiana? (all that apply)
a. prescription sales of these products must be reported in the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx)
b. Individuals purchasing these products over the counter must be over the age of 18
c. individuals purchasing these products over the counter must produce a valid government issued photo ID showing date of birth before purchasing
d. over the counter sales records of these products must be retained for 2 years
e. a pharmacy must electronically submit required information to NPLEx before completing and over the counter sale of these products, unless there is a mechanical or electronic failure of the system Correct Answer: A, B, C, D, E
Which of the following describes a correct requirement for the INSPECT program?
a. dispensers must transmit information to INSPECT within 24 hours of dispensing an INSPECT reportable product, unless the dispenser is closed the day following dispensing
b. the only acceptable identification numbers submitted to INSPECT are from a government issued photo ID
c. all dispensations from a practitioner for ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or a controlled substance must be reported to INSPECT
d. pharmacists must check inspect before dispensing any schedule II drug on a prescription
e. pharmacies must submit information on the days supply of a controlled substance prescription dispensed Correct Answer: A, C, E
T/F - pharmacists can administer vaccinations according to a protocol approved by a physician, APN, or PA Correct Answer: False
which of the following describes a correct requirement for vaccine protocols? (all that apply)
a. vaccine protocols must list the amount of time a pharmacist or intern recommends and individual be observed for adverse events
b. pharmacists must notify the protocol physician within 24 hours of administering an immunization
c. protocol physician is a licensed physician in any state
d. a copy of immunization protocols must be kept in the pharmacy and available for inspection by patients receiving immunizations
e. protocols must be renewed every 2 years Correct Answer: A, D
When transferring a prescription for atenolol from one pharmacy to another, which of the following must be transferred?
i. number of refills remaining
ii. drug name and strength
iii. directions for use
iv. patient insurance
v. transferring pharmacist's name
vi. prescriber information Correct Answer: D- i, ii, iii, v, vi
Continuing professional education hour requirements vary depending on when and how the pharmacist is licensed in Indiana. Which of the following is the correct number for a pharmacist licenced for the first time in IN by license transfer on Aug 1, 2019.
a. 0 hours
b. 6.25 hours
c. 17.25 hours
d. 21.25 hours
e. 30 hours Correct Answer: E
In general, Indiana professional standards include (all that apply)
a. professional incompetence by practicing above the level of training or education
b. knowingly violating a federal regulation on misbranding
c. failure to maintain competence level on current drug therapy
d. intentional violation of a state statute governing pharmacy practice
e. conviction of a crime that has a direct bearing on the ability to practice competently Correct Answer: A, B, C, D, E
Which of the following describe the requirements to have a store open to the public while the pharmacist is one and the prescription department is closed? (all that apply)
a. approval must be obtained by the board of pharmacy
b. breaches of the secured area does not need to be reported to the board of pharmacy
c. the situation is only allowed if the prescription area is the licensed area- not the entire store
d. only a pharmacist has access to the secured (prescription department) area
e. a sign stating "pharmacy department closed, no pharmacist on duty" must be displayed Correct Answer: A, D, E
Which of the following will not cause and article to be adulterated? (all that apply)
a. stored in unknown conditions
b. it is in a container that leaches into the article
c. it contains a color additive that isn't labeled in that manner
d. it is mixed with a substance to reduce its quality
e. it is not manufactured under cGMP Correct Answer: C
A patient brings a prescription for Robitussin AC that they forged and was not actually issued by a prescriber. The pharmacist fills this prescription. This drug is:
a. adulterated
b. misbranded
c. neither adulterated nor misbranded
d. both adulterated and misbranded
e. there is not enough information Correct Answer: B
A patient brings a prescription for oxycodone for a knee injury. it was written on today's date by a hospital resident (MD) using an institutional DEA number with the appropriate suffix. The patient was not seeing in the hospital and the resident is currently on an orthopedic rotation. Can you legally fill this?
a. yes, it was issued in the MDs scope of practice
b. no, it was not issued in the scope of employment
c. yes, it contains the institutional DEA and suffix
d. no, it was not issued in the usual scope of practice
e. yes, it is not up to the pharmacist to verify that the MD can prescribe drugs where the hospital is located Correct Answer: B
What changes are pharmacists never allowed to make on a prescription for methylphenidate in IN?
a. patient name, quantity prescribed, prescriber's name/signature
b. patient name, controlled substance prescribed, prescriber's name/ signature
c. controlled substance, quantity, directions for use
d. controlled substance, quantity, directions for use
e. patient name, date written, substance prescribed Correct Answer: B
A pharmacist dispensed an isotretinoin product without going through the required REMS. This drug is:
a. adulterated
b. misbranded
c. neither adulterated or misbranded
d. both adulterated and misbranded
e. there is not enough information Correct Answer: B
Which of the following are required on a handwritten prescription for a C-II?
i Date of issue
ii DEA registration number of prescriber
iii patient address
iv drug name
v prescriber address Correct Answer: E- all of the above
select all elements that are required to be on a handwritten prescription for methadone
a. date of issue
b. patient name
c. prescriber address
d. prescriber DEA registration number or other identifier if exempt
e. prescriber name Correct Answer: A, B, C, D, E
When transferring a prescription for zolpidem from one pharmacy to the other which of the following information must be transferred?
i number of refills remaining
ii drug name and strength
iii directions for use
iv patient insurance
v transferring pharmacist's name
vi prescriber information Correct Answer: D- i , ii, iii, v, vi
which of the following will NOT cause and article to be misbranded? (all that apply)
a. if a pharmacist or intern throws away the package insert
b. if it is a cream and not placed in child-resistant containers
c. if it is advertised in a false or misleading manner
d. if it does not carry the established name
e. if it contains a coloring agent that is not listed in the ingredients on the label Correct Answer: B
T/F - if a physician or other prescriber dies, the prescriptions that have refills remaining written by that prescriber remain valid if it is the judgement of the pharmacist that it is in the best interest to continue to fill those prescriptions, but not beyond the refills authorized in the prescriber's lifetime- meaning the office office personnel (non-practitioner) cannot authorize more refills Correct Answer: True
Which of the following describes the closing of a pharmacy in Indiana? (all that apply)
a. the board must be notified if a pharmacy will be closed for more than 5 consecutive days
b. if a pharmacy is permanently closing, the board must be notified no more than 20 days after the transfer of controlled substances to another registrant if a pharmacy
c. if a pharmacy is permanently closing, all legend drugs must be removed from the premises
d. if a pharmacy is permanently closing, all symbols and signs related to pharmacy (drugs, drugstore, prescription, etc) must be removed
e. if a pharmacy is permanently closing, submit the premises to an inspection by a representative of the board Correct Answer: A, C, D, E
Which of the following describes an emergency refill? (all that apply)
a. the patient indicates they need the medication
b. the pharmacist has made every reasonable effort to contact the original prescriber or an individual "on-call"
c. the original prescription was authorized for a refill
d. the medication is an as-needed medication
e. the pharmacist may complete more than one emergency refill on a single prescription Correct Answer: B, C
T/F - the start and end of the licensing biennium and the start and end of the CPE biennium are the same Correct Answer: False
Which of the following are true about pharmacy compounding?
i compound prescriptions must be written for an individual patient
ii compounds can be produced in bulk
iii compounding includes reconstitution
iv compounds should be different than commercial product
v compounds are exempt from cGMP
vi pharmacies making compounds that do not meet the requirements for pharmacy compounding would be considered outsourcing facilities Correct Answer: D- i, iv, v, vi
T/F- the FDA cannot require a manufacturer to implement a REMS Correct Answer: False
Considering the law of Indiana, select all that apply:
a. patient counseling must be effectively communicated
b. a pharmacist whose license is inactive cannot work as a pharmacist, does not have to pay licensing fees, but is required to earn CE credit
c. a pharmacist is permitted to refuse to fill a prescription only if filling it would harm the patient
d. pharmacy technicians are permitted to accept new prescriptions over the phone
e. a pharmacist cannot release PHI without the patient's permission Correct Answer: A
Which of the following describes things that the board members or board inspectors in Indiana may do? (all that apply)
a. carry firearms in the performance of their duties
b. make arrests without a warrant for controlled substance offenses
c. serve subpoenas and execute search warrants
d. seize property
e. inspect pharmacies in Indiana Correct Answer: A, B, C, D, E
You're working at a local Indiana retail pharmacy. A veterinarian licensed only in IN wrote "bubbles", a poodle, a prescription for a schedule III controlled substance. Regarding this medication, which of the following are true of the written prescription?
i can be on a regular prescription blank
ii must have 2 signature lines (DAW and May Substitute)
iii must be on a security feature prescription blank
iv prescriber's DEA number or institutional with suffix
vi date of issue must be written Correct Answer: E- ii, iii, iv, v
Which of the following are correct requirements of Indiana laws and rules? (all that apply)
a. one pharmacist is not permitted to supervise more than 6 pharmacy interns, techs, or techs in training at one time
b. pharmacy permits are valid for 3 years and a pharmacist's license for 2 years
c. a pharmacy technician is permitted to give out medical advice gained by access to records in the pharmacy
d. if a pharmacist does not renew their license by the date, the license automatically becomes inactive
e. the only reason a pharmacist is permitted to refuse to fill a prescription is if filling it is against a patient's health or welfare Correct Answer: A
revocation is called "permanent" but the pharmacist whose license is revoked is permitted to:
a. obtain a temporary license pending the outcomes of the hearing
b. apply for reinstatement of that license after a minimum of 7 years have passed
c. transfer in a license that is active from another state
d. apply for a new license after a minimum of 7 years
e. both A and D are permitted for pharmacists impacted by this sanction Correct Answer: D
Which of the following described requirements of a drug order? (all that apply)
a. name of patient and bed number
b. name and strength of the drug
c. no quantity is required if the length of time of administration is specified or otherwise restricted by institutional policies or guidelines
d. can only be reduced to writing by a pharmacy
e. adequate directions for use when administered to the patient must be included Correct Answer: A, B, C, E
Which of the following describes a prescribing practitioner recognized in indiana and therefore whose prescriptions can be honored? (all that apply)
a. physician licensed in wisconsin and practicing in wisconsin
b. dentist licensed in IN and Il, practicing in IN
c. optometrist licensed only in Fl
d. APN licensed only in Ohio and practicing at a VA outpatient clinic in IN
e. PA licensed in IN and CA practicing in both states regularly Correct Answer: A, B, E
Which of the following describes a situation in which the indiana board can discipline a pharmacist? (all that apply)
a. indicating you have completed your CE when you in fact have not
b. diversion of a non-controlled drug
c. leaving a pharmacy intern in charge of the pharmacy
d. discipline in another state that is based on an act that would be illegal in IN
e. Not reporting an arrest on your renewal form except those for minor traffic violations or that have been expunged by a court Correct Answer: A,B,c,D,e
T/F - if the established name is not on a manufacturer label, the article is misbranded Correct Answer: True
Which of the following describes requirements of drug samples in IN? (all that apply)
a. retail pharmacies cannot have samples in the pharmacy
b. drug samples cannot be sold for money
c. drug samples can be exchanged for services other than money
d. practitioners interested in having samples must request them in writing from the manufacturer
e. providers receiving samples must keep records of samples received and who they are provided to Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
T/F - in an institution "unit-of-use" packages are deemed to be legally labeled if the package contains- at a minimum- patient identification, drug name, strength, and the expiration date and/or lot number Correct Answer: False
which of the following describes the practice of pharmacy? (all that apply)
a. compounding radioactive pharmaceuticals pursuant to a drug order
b. proper and safe storage of drugs
c. counseling a patient on the therapeutic uses of a drug
d. providing medication therapy management
e. administering immunizations to a patient Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
T/F- if a patient in indiana medicaid wants you to dispense a brand name medication instead of its generic equivalent, you are able to dispense brand name based on only their request Correct Answer: F
T/F- interns are not legally allowed to take down phone prescriptions Correct Answer: F
T/F- a physician licensed in IN can prescribe an anabolic steroid for a patient when medically necessary Correct Answer: T
T/F- If a veterinarian writes for a brand name medication, and Indiana pharmacist cannot automatically substitute for a generic, even if the veterinarian signed the "May Substitute" line Correct Answer: T
T/F- Patients may self-administer drugs in an institutional setting if a patient's knowledge of self-administration has been evaluated and found to be sufficient of the patient has received training on self-adminisration Correct Answer: T
T/F- under no circumstances is one pharmacist permitted to "qualify" for more than one individual pharmacy Correct Answer: F
T/F- sterile pharmaceutical product means a dosage form free of all microbes Correct Answer: F- LIVING
T/F- the board of pharmacy will not discipline a pharmacy intern who administers vaccines without training, if they administered the vaccine at the request of a licensed pharmacist. Instead they will only discipline the pharmacist Correct Answer: F
T/F- CPE credit may be earned in the first 6 months of one biennium and be carried back to the previous biennium Correct Answer: T
T/F- professional standards do not apply to interns Correct Answer: F
T/F- Indiana requires that a faxed Rx have the name and address to which it is being faxed Correct Answer: T
T/F- security feature prescriptions are required for all prescriptions for controlled substances written by licensed practitioners in all schedules and when photocopied must show the repeating word "void" on the face of the copy Correct Answer: T- WRITTEN
T/F- a pharmacist can honor a prescription after the demise of the patient Correct Answer: F
T/F- the board of pharmacy can temporarily revoke a patient's license Correct Answer: F- revoke is permanent
T/F- If a pharmacist leaves the licensed area, goes to shop down the street, and places an intern in charge of the pharmacy while the pharmacist goes to eat lunch that would constitute "aiding or abetting the practice of pharmacy by an unqualified individual" Correct Answer: T
T/F- pharmacists are required to administer vaccines to individuals as part of the practice of pharmacy Correct Answer: F
T/F- "not in good faith" means the sale was intended to supply or divert a controlled substance or other legend drug in an unlawful manner Correct Answer: T
T/F- a pharmacist must judge whether to dispense a valid refill on a prescription after the demise of the practitioner Correct Answer: T
T/F- a pharmacist may accept an expired driver's license as a form of ID for a controlled substance prescription Correct Answer: F- must be valid
T/F- the board of pharmacy may refuse to issue an initial license to an applicant for licensure Correct Answer: T
T/F- the term "person" does not include corporations Correct Answer: F
T/F- if a pharmacy must be closed for at least 5 consecutive days the board of pharmacy must be notified Correct Answer: T
T/F- it is legal for a prescribing practitioner licensed in IN to have a prescription blank with a single signature line and a check box for "May Sub" and "DAW" Correct Answer: F
T/F- A pharmacist or intern can provide the influenza vaccine via protocol Correct Answer: T
T/F- regarding syringe sales, if the pharmacist or intern knows the purchaser, they do not need to record any information about the purchase of the syringes Correct Answer: F
T/F- A pharmacist may surrender their license to the board of pharmacy instead of appearing for a hearing and the board cannot impose any sanctions with a surrender Correct Answer: F- they can impose any sanctions
T/F- a "reversible condition" is a condition that requires intervention to resolve within a reasonable time and a "temporary condition" is a condition that resolves in a reasonable time without intervention Correct Answer: T
T/F- only ACPE-accredited CPE is currently accepted in IN Correct Answer: F- 50%
T/F- The start and end of the licensing biennium and the start and end of the CPE biennium are the same Correct Answer: F
T/F- interns are permitted to counsel patients on new medications, but must still offer patient counseling by a pharmacist Correct Answer: T
T/F- students do not have to graduate from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program to obtain licensure in IN Correct Answer: T
T/F- a pharmacist cannot dispense controlled substances for an animal because an animal does not have an appropriate form of ID Correct Answer: F
T/F- offering to counsel patients is mandatory in IN Correct Answer: T
The definition of sale includes:
i manufacturing a drug
ii offering a drug
iii storing a drug
iv delivering a drug
v administering a drug Correct Answer: all of the above
Which option shows three crimes associated with drug samples?
a. buy sample, label for sale, and deliver in exchange for money or other property
b. remove from original packaging, repackage, or label for sale
c. remove from original packaging, repackage, and deliver in exchange for money or other property
d. buy sample, repackage, label for sale
e. repackage sample, label for sale, and counsel patients on its use Correct Answer: c- also, dispense after expiration
If a pharmacist's license is placed on probation due to addiction to a controlled substance, the pharmacist may be required to:
i perform unpaid hours of community service
ii report regularly to the board
iii work in an area without access to controlled substances
iv complete additional hours of CE
v attend weekly meetings for rehabilitation of an addiction Correct Answer: all of the above
Which of the following is true of the Indiana BoP?
a. one member may not be associated with pharmacy in any way other than as a consumer
b. there a 8 members appointed by the governor
c. fill time faculty members at colleges of pharmacy are preferred for membership
d. an individual can serve a maximum of 4 years as a member of the board
e. there are no restrictions on political party affiliation Correct Answer: A
Regarding mechanical storage and dispensing devices for legend drugs, which of the following are true?
a. no such devices are permitted in IN
b. devices are permitted if only accessed by pharmacists
c. they are allowed in licensed healthcare facilities, pharmacies, or locations under the jurisdiction of the board
d. they can be allowed in LTC facilities if only accessed by RNs
e. can be used in LTCFs if no controlled substances are contained inside Correct Answer: C
which is TRUE regarding anabolic steroids in IN?
a. all possessions not by physicians or pharmacists is prohibited
b. use for the purpose of muscle mass is prohibited
c. use for the purpose of enhancement in a sport or game is prohibited
d. both B and C are true
e. none of the above are true Correct Answer: C
CAN be used for muscle mass if there is a medical need
Considering the Indiana Generic Drug Act, which of the following is false?
a. a pharmacist cannot substitute a generic medication if a veterinarian writes for a trade name medication
b. therapeutic substitution can be determined by using the "orange book"
c. a pharmacist can dispense a trade name medication for a Medicaid patient
d. all prescriptions written in IN must have two signature lines that appear DAW on the left and May Substitute on the R
e. If substituting a generic medication, the label should read "generic" substituted for "brand" Correct Answer: e, "generic" generic for "brand"
Which of the following is FALSE regarding criteria for the reuse or re-dispensing of legend drugs that were originally dispensed to a patient residing in a county jail?
a. drugs must be returned to the same pharmacy from which they were originally dispensed
b. drugs may not be expired
c. drugs must be in the manufacturer's original, unopened container with the tamper-evident seal in place
d. drugs must be in the possession of a patient prior to administration
e. drugs cannot be a controlled substance Correct Answer: C
Which of the following is FALSE with regard to faxing a controlled substance prescription?
a. the prescription being faxed must be complete in all aspects prior to faxing
b. prescriptions for C-II and IV must be on security feature paper prior to faxing
c. the statement "valid by facsimile only" must be on the prescription prior to faxing
d. the name of the person faxing the prescription must be on the prescription
e. the receiving fax machine must be in a non-public area Correct Answer: B
To have a "store" open to the general public while the pharmacist is gone and the prescription department is closed, which of the following is true?
a. if the whole store is the licensed area, the prescription must be locked and completely enclosed (floor to ceiling)
b. electronic monitoring breaches must be signaled in the store only and not off site
c. if only the prescription department is the licensed area, that area may be secured only by electronic means- full barriers are not required
d. this situation is only allowed if the prescription department is the licensed area, not the entire store.
e. only a pharmacist has access to the secured area. Correct Answer: E
You're working in an Indiana retail pharmacy. A georgia resident brings in a prescription for a C-II written (prescribed) by a PA licensed in TN. Regarding this prescription, which of the following is TRUE:
a. can dispense- this is a valid prescription in TN and can be filled based on Indiana laws/ rules
b. cannot dispense- this prescription would not be written on an IN security feature blank since it was written in TN
c. cannot dispense- this prescription was not written by a prescriber recognized in IN
d. can dispense- must call to have the PA's supervising physician authorize the prescription under their name
e. cannot dispense- the patient is not an IN resident Correct Answer: C
For a sale to not be in "good faith", an individual must sell:
i an unusually large amount
ii within an unusually short period of time
iii to one individual Correct Answer: all of the above [Show Less]