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PHM 525 Exam 1 Practice #2
PHM 525 Exam 1 Practice #2
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1
In a community pharmacy, when is a Patient Package Insert (PPI) required to be provided with a product?
Only on the initial dispensing
Every time the product is dispensed or refilled
Only on the first of every month
Only when the patient requests it
2
What is the purpose of a PROSPECTIVE drug review before dispensing medications?
To verify the patient's insurance coverage
To screen for potential drug therapy problems
To assess the patient's medical history
To review the patient's payment information
3
In which situations is counseling NOT required for an existing patient?
When the prescription dosage has changed
For prescription refill or continued therapy
When the patient requests counseling
When filling a new prescription for an existing patient
4
What is the definition of a "covered pharmacy"?
A pharmacy that provides free prescription drugs
A pharmacy that specializes in compounding medications
A pharmacy in a group of 8+ pharmacies owned by the same entity in NYS
A pharmacy that only serves pediatric patients
5
What does "direct personal supervision" mean in the context of pharmacy technicians?
Supervision via phone calls
Supervision by a licensed pharmacist who remains in the immediate area
Supervision by a nurse practitioner
Supervision via video chat
6
What are the experience requirements to become a preceptor pharmacist for pharmacy interns?
No experience required
1 year "immediately" prior to supervision of intern
2 years of practice
5 years of practice as a pharmacist
7
What is the minimum required square footage for the registered area (ALL) of a pharmacy?
300 square feet
100 square feet
500 square feet
200 square feet
8
How long can refills for needles and syringes be refilled?
Up to 6 months
Up to a year
Up to 2 years
Up to 5 years
9
How long must prescription drug advertisements in print be kept on file?
2 years
Indefinitely
1 year
6 months
10
Which of the following information must be recorded by the pharmacist who receives a refill transfer?
The name of the prescribing physician
Patient's name and date of birth
The name of the pharmacist transferring the information
All of the above
11
What topics should be covered during patient counseling?
The patient's dietary habits
The pharmacist's personal preferences
Only the medication's brand name
Name, description, indication, dosage, and precautions
12
What must the owner do if there is a change in the Supervising Pharmacist (SP) of a pharmacy?
Notify the Board within 30 days
Notify the Board only if the change is permanent
Notify the Board within 7 days
Notify the Board within 90 days
13
Besides dispensing, what functions can registered pharmacy technicians perform that do not require a license?
Assist in the compounding of sterile preparations
Counting dosage units of drugs
Providing medical advice
Filling out insurance forms
14
What is required for advertising prescription products in circulars or newspapers?
Price must be specific to strength and quantity
Ad must be kept on file for six months
Price must be specific, but strength and quantity are not important
Prescription items must not be clearly delineated from other products
15
How long should patient medication profiles be maintained in retrievable form?
3 years
Indefinitely
5 years
1 year
16
Under the Extended Syringe Access Program (ESAP), who can obtain hypodermic needles and syringes without a prescription?
Only individuals with a medical condition
Anyone over the age of 21
Anyone over the age of 18
Only healthcare professionals
17
What is the responsibility of the facility where a pharmacy technician practices?
Ensure they have a pharmacy technician license
Ensure they have a driver's license
Ensure they have a medical degree
Ensure they receive appropriate training and supervision
18
What is required for radioactive drugs in a nuclear pharmacy staffed by a nuclear pharmacist?
Registration with the DEA
No specific registration needed
Registration with the FDA
Separate registration
19
What is the requirement for electronically transmitted prescriptions to be considered valid?
They must contain the prescriber's signature or the electronic equivalent
They must be faxed to the pharmacy
They must be notarized
They should be handwritten
20
Which of the following is NOT an item requiring tamper-resistant seals according to the Anti-Tampering Act?
Cosmetic vaginal products
Cosmetic liquid oral hygiene products
Contact lens solutions
Prescriptions
21
What is the minimum training requirement for a Nuclear Pharmacist, as set by the APHA?
A bachelor's degree in pharmacy
200 contact hours of instruction, 50 hours of clinical training
500 contact hours of instruction, 200 hours of clinical training
200 contact hours of instruction, 500 hours of clinical training
22
What is the maximum number of times a non-controlled substance prescription can be refilled "prn"?
2 times
0 times
5 times
1 time
23
What is the maximum number of unlicensed persons that a pharmacist can supervise at one time?
3
4
2
1
24
How many Supervising Pharmacists (SP) can there be in a single pharmacy at one time?
No limit to the number of SPs
One SP per pharmacy
Three SPs per pharmacy
Two SPs per pharmacy
25
What is the minimum required square footage for the dispensing area of a registered pharmacy?
200 square feet
500 square feet
300 square feet
100 square feet
26
How long is a prescription for hypodermic needles/syringes valid from the date it is issued?
No expiration date
2 years
6 months
1 year
27
How many interns can a preceptor pharmacist supervise?
1 full-time or 2 part-time interns
2
1
Unlimited
28
What is the highest level of drug recall, as defined by the Drug Recalls regulations?
Class II
Class III
Class I
29
What is the general rule for the ratio of unlicensed persons to pharmacists in a pharmacy?
3 unlicensed persons : 1 pharmacist
1 unlicensed person : 1 pharmacist
2 unlicensed persons : 1 pharmacist
4 unlicensed persons : 1 pharmacist
30
What is one of the tasks that pharmacy technicians can perform in the dispensing process?
Providing counseling to patients
Making medical diagnoses
Affixing the prescription label to the containers
31
In case of damage by fire or flood, how soon must a pharmacy provide notice to the board?
7 days
3 days
24 hours
48 hours
32
What is the requirement for prescription drug advertising in print regarding the expiration date of the ad?
It's not required to include the expiration date
The expiration date must be included for prescription items only
The expiration date must be included for all products, including OTC items
The expiration date must be included for OTC items only
33
How many registered pharmacy technicians can a pharmacist supervise at one time?
1
4
3
2
34
Who is required to personally provide patient education before dispensing a medication to a new patient?
The pharmacist or pharmacy intern
The pharmacy technician
The pharmacy cashier
The pharmacy manager
35
What should be mentioned on the face of the hard copy when transferring a prescription refill?
The term "refill transfer"
The patient's insurance information
The pharmacy's operating hours
The patient's address
36
What must a facility ensure before a pharmacy technician begins assisting a licensed pharmacist?
That they have completed a medical degree
That they have a driver's license
That they are a licensed pharmacist
That they have received appropriate training
37
When may prescription drugs be returned to the pharmacy by a patient for re-dispensing?
Always, as long as the medication is unopened
Only if the patient's doctor approves the return
Only under specific conditions
Prescription drugs may never be returned for re-dispensing
38
How many hours per week must a full-time Supervising Pharmacist work in the pharmacy?
Less than 30 hours per week
At least 30 hours per week
SPs only work part-time in the pharmacy they are supervising
39
True/False: You can be a supervising pharmacist (SP) of multiple pharmacies at a time.
False
True
40
What should a pharmacy have in its refrigerator to store drugs within the appropriate temperature range?
A thermometer to measure outdoor temperature
A thermometer to store drugs between 2 and 8°C
A thermometer to measure humidity
A thermometer to measure room temperature
41
True/False: Controlled substance prescriptions may be transferred between pharmacies.
True
False
42
When must another transfer of a prescription be initiated if needed?
At the discretion of the receiving pharmacy
At the next time of need
Only if the prescription balance is empty
Immediately after the first transfer
43
What information should be recorded when transferring a prescription refill?
The date of transfer
The original prescription number
All of the above
Patient's name and date of birth
44
Who may receive drug samples from manufacturers and dispense them at no charge to patients?
Patients
All healthcare professionals
Pharmacists
Practitioners licensed to prescribe the drugs
45
Which utensil is NOT necessary to secure and retain registration for a pharmacy?
Metric weights if needed
A telescope
Devices to measure from 0.1 mL to 500 mL
Weighing device sensitive to 6 mg
46
What is the max. amount of times a
noncontrolled
prescription can be refilled if the prescription states "refill prn"?
Only one refill
None can be transferred
Unlimited refills
Up to 5 times
47
How many pharmacies can be covered under a single registration?
2
5
unlimited
1
48
Where should a covered pharmacy post a notification of the right to free oral interpretation and translation services?
At or adjacent to each counter over which Rx drugs are sold
In the parking lot
In the restroom
In the pharmacy's break room
49
Which of the following information must be included in a daily log for prescriptions filled?
The pharmacist's lunch order
Name of the pharmacist's favorite patient
Name of the patient, prescriber, signature or initials of RPh, and the Rx #
The weather on the day the prescription was filled
50
True/False: Failure to allow a representative to enter the pharmacy for an inspection could be charged as misdemeanor.
False
True
51
What information is required to be included in the safety insert provided with hypodermic needles and syringes?
Risks associated with blood-borne diseases and methods of prevention
All of the above
Proper use and disposal of hypodermic needles and syringes
Dangers of injection drug use and how to access drug treatment
52
What is the max. amount of times a
controlled
prescription can be refilled if the prescription states "refill prn"?
Up to 5 times
Unlimited refills
None (0 refills)
Only one refill
53
What is the first step in the process of transferring a prescription?
Notify the receiving pharmacy
Check the prescription balance
Obtain the pharmacist's approval
Receive patient's request
54
Where can registered pharmacy technicians practice?
Anywhere in the state
In any pharmacy, regardless of ownership
Only in Article 28 facilities
Only in licensed pharmacies
55
What should an OTC product label contain, as regulated by the FDA?
Product name
All of the above
Name and address of manufacturer
List of all ingredients, including actives
56
Who may request "No-CRCs" for prescription products dispensed in child-resistant containers?
Only the pharmacist
Only the prescriber
Only the patient
Both the patient and prescriber
57
What does the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) primarily aim to achieve?
Improve drug labeling
Reduce the cost of medications
Ensure child-resistant packaging for certain medications
Enhance the safety of packaging for household products
58
What is the maximum number of refills for controlled drugs within 6 months from the date it was ordered?
3 times
4 times
5 times
2 times
59
Which products require Patient Package Inserts (PPI) when dispensed to patients? Select all that apply.
Estrogen and estrogen-related products
Oral contraceptives and intrauterine devices
All prescription drugs
Pregestational drug products
60
What is the requirement for repackaging drugs in a pharmacy? Select all that apply.
Repackaging records are not necessary
Proper record-keeping and accurate labeling for proper identification
Repackaging only under the supervision of a pharmacist
Repackaging labels need not provide any information
61
What should a pharmacist do if a patient declines counseling?
Offer counseling again at the next visit
Contact the patient's primary care physician
Document the patient's decision to decline counseling
Refuse to dispense the medication
62
How many refills can be transferred at a time?
None can be transferred
The entire balance on the prescription
One refill
Two refills
63
What does "LEP" stand for in the context of covered pharmacies offering interpretive services?
Limited Experiential Practice
c) Limited English Proficiency
Limited Essential Proficiency
Limited Education Program
64
What must mail-order and "internet" pharmacies provide to patients regarding counseling?
A discount coupon for future prescriptions
A referral to a local pharmacy
A free medication sample
Written notification of counseling availability, and a toll-free contact #
