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What is the maximum period prior to expiration that a drug can be removed from stock as outdated? - โ โ 6 months Responsibilites of a PIC: - โ โ -Provide board with list of registered techs -Report termination of registered tech due to criminal/drug related reasons -Ensure appropriate licensing/registration of all staff -Notify board of separaton with registered tech w/in 10D -Ensure all staff are easily identifiable -Ensure all staff licenses/registrations are easily accessible -Ensure only pharmacists are performing pharmacist duties How long does a PIC have to notify BOP of separation with a registered tech? - โ โ 10D What DEA form is for the destruction of controls? - โ โ 41 Examples of people who can dispose of controls: - โ โ GDNA agent, DEA agent, Reverse distributor Requirements for opioid treatment clinic/pharmacy: - โ โ -Must have on-site pharmacy -Renew pharmacy license every 2y
-File report with GDNA to show that there are necessary qualifications -Proof of medication use form -Pharmacy securely closed when pharmaicst absent Requirements for central fill pharmacy: - โ โ -Retail side is in charge of counseling -Retail side must notify patients by at least displaying a sign that states that a central fill pharmacy is being used -Common filing system b/w both pharmacies -Retail side is responsible for PDMP -Retail side must sign for incoming scripts -Pharmacist must sign for incoming controls -Retail side must maintain processing records What does originating pharmacy mean with regards central fill? - โ โ Retail side Who signs to confirm receipt of control with regards to central fill? - โ โ Pharmacist Which pharmacy is responsible for PDMP compliance with regards to central fill? - โ โ Retail side Are central fill and retail side required to have a shared filing system? - โ โ Yes Drug therapy modification protocol requirements: - โ โ -3h total of CE in therapy modification
-Order of mixing -Detailed description of process -Name of compounders -Written procedure to prevetn contamination How many hours of CE required for specialty pharmacy certification? - โ โ 10h How often much a DOP perform inspection of pharmacy? - โ โ - Monthly -May be deligated How often is a hospital pharmacy inspected by GDNA? - โ โ 2y How many year of pharmacist practice to quality for GDNA agent? - โ โ 2y Requirements to be GDNA agent: - โ โ -2y of practice -No sanctions on license -No convictions -Pass background check -Pass peace officer training Requirements for GDNA director: - โ โ -5+ years as GDNA agent or -10 years of full-time at a similar agency
When do technician registrations expire? - โ โ Bienially on June 30th of odd years DEA form for loss/theft? - โ โ 106 How long to report loss to DEA/GDNA? - โ โ 3d How long to send in written loss report to DEA/GNDA? - โ โ -10d -DEA gets original copy -GDNA gets copy How long to report a pharmaicst who allows unlicensed/non- pharmacists to perform pharmacist duties to GDNA? - โ โ 10D Can a pharmacist change the strength or quantity of a CII prescription after verbal consultation with the provider? - โ โ -Yes -Must notate changes on face of script w/ initials -Must notate & date/time on back with a brief explanation Can a pharmacist change the name of the drug on a CII prescription after verbal consultation with the provider? - โ โ No When can a CII prescription be faxed? - โ โ -Terminally ill, LTCF, and Hospice patients -"LTCF" or "Hospice" must be on the prescription Max number of technicials a pharmaicst can supervise? - โ โ -4 if 2 are certified -3 if 1 is certified
-Name of prescriber for each med -Name/address/telephone of pharmacy -Serial number of each med -Name/strength/description/quantity of each med -Directions -BUD (max 1 year) -Packaging must display integrity and tamper evidence -Cannot exceed 34 day supply Requirements for redispensing in multi-drug single-dose container: - โ โ -Drug cannot be returned to stock -Can redispense drugs to patient if medication needs removal (CANNOT if allergy related) -Can redispense if drugs were packed by manufacturer than returned by LTC patient How often is an Opioid Treatment clinic pharmacy inspected by GNDA?
- โ โ Biennially Who can a pharmacist give a patient's confidential information to w/out a release? - โ โ -Patient -Patient authorized representative -Other healthcare providers of patient -BOP
-GDNA
What date do pharmacists licenses expire? - โ โ December 31st of even-numbered years Requirements for compounds dispensed to a Vet: - โ โ -"Purchase order, not by prescription" -"For office/emergency use - Not for resale" -Name of active ingredients and strengths -Lot and identification of preparation -Pharmacy name/number/address -Pharmacist initials -Quantity, amount, size, or weight -BUD -Appropriate ancillary instructions How much of a non-pseudoephedrine C-V can a pharmacist dispense in a 48h period? - โ โ 4 oz / 32 dosage units 24h limit on OTC pseudoephedrine? - โ โ 3.6g 30 day limit on OTC pseudoephedrine? - โ โ 9g Monthly limit on prescribed pseudoephedrine? - โ โ Limited only by specifics of prescription How long must OTC psuedoedphedrine logbook be kept? - โ โ 2 years
Requirements for a pharmacy that provides home health services: - โ โ -Policy & Procedures manual that is reviewed annually -Active relationship w/ patient -Document counseling -Access to clinical and lab data -Contact patients at least quarterly -Data/literature to support expiration date past 10D for comopunds How long to report to pharmacy a Sterile Drug IV Maintenance Kit (SDM Kit) use by an RN in a home healthcare setting? - โ โ 72 hours A verbal order received by an Opioid Treatment clinic pharmacy in an emergency situation must be signed by prescriber w/in how many hours? - โ โ 72 hours Requirements for transfers: - โ โ -"TRANSFER" -Date originally issued -Original refills -Refills/quantity remaining -Date originally dispensed -Transferring pharamcy's name/address/telephone/DEA -Script number -Name of pharmacist transferring
Requirements for posting licenses in pharmacy: - โ โ -Full-time must post wall certificate -Pocket license can be used if wall license isnt available yet -Part-time must post pocket license -Relief license is not required but license must be readily available Requirements for refilling ophthalmic scripts: - โ โ -Refills remaining -At least 70% utilized Requirements for emergency removal of medicaitons from an Opioid treatment clinic after hours: - โ โ -Record date/time of removal -Amount of drug -Drug name/strength -Signature and title How long to report to GDNA after drug-related heat/water damage from fire/water? - โ โ 3 days Requirements for delivery: - โ โ -Pharmacy is responsible up until delivery -Deliver must occur on a continuous route from pharmacy to patient -Medications should be maintained w/in appropriate conditions -Controls should be signed for
A unit dose dispensing system can have up to how many hours supply of medication before it is required to have labeling requirements? - โ โ 72 hours Requirements for prescription drug orders: - โ โ -Date written -Name/address of patient -Name/address/telephone number/NPI or DEA of provider -Drug name/strength/dosage form -Refills -Directions -Prescriber signature -Any appropriate cautionary statements Requirements for dispensing records: - โ โ -Kept for at least 2 years -Must include date/quantity dispensed -Serial number -Dispensing pharmacist ID -Documentation of correct drug selection -Refill date if refill Requirements for facsimile prescriptions: - โ โ -Fax machine must be placed w/in pharmacy -Pharmacy responsible for integrity of receiving system
-Authenticity of faxed prescription must be evaluated -Date/time of transmission After use of a medication in an emergency kit, within how many hours must a script be received? - โ โ 72 hours How often are emergency kits inventoried? - โ โ Monthly Max number of dosage units sterile compounds can be dispensed to practitioners? - โ โ 100 Considerations for transferring C-III-C-Vs: - โ โ -Can only be transferred once b/w 2 different pharmacies -If transferring b/w pharmacies that share electronic system, legal to transfer as many times as needed until all refills used How long is an intern license valid? - โ โ 5 years Square feet requirement for nuclear pharmacy? - โ โ 600 Considerations for destruction of medications at a skilled nursing facility: - โ โ -Discontinued and expired drugs shall be removed from stock and inventoried by at least two individuals -Expired/discontinued drugs can be returned to vendor pharmacy, transferred to reverse distributor, or destroyed on-site or off-site Requirements for nuclear radiopharmaceuticals inner labeling: - โ โ -Prescription number -Radioactive drug name
-Refills -Prescriber signature How long do APRN oral contraceptive, hormone replacement, or prenatal vitamin scrips remain valid? - โ โ 24 months Dispensing to nursing homes: - โ โ -Each dispensing requires a prescription -Pharmacy name, address, number -Date written and script number -Patient's full name -Drug name, strength, and quantity -Prescriber name -Appropriate precautionary info -Expiration date Dispensing unit-dose to nursing homes: - โ โ -Minimum requirements: -Brand/generic -Strength -Lot number -Expiration date How long to provide GDNA with compounded prescriptions records if not immediately available? - โ โ 48 hours
Which type of pharmacists service nursing homes/LTC facilities, and hospics emergnecy e-kits? - โ โ Consultant and vendor Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that active drug stock gets removed/disposed of appropriately? - โ โ PIC How long does a pharmacist have to notify BOP of a change in employment? - โ โ 10 days Requirements for a nuclear pharmacy: - โ โ -Dose calibrator -Vertical laminar flow hood -Scintillation analyzer -Microscope/hemocytometer -Glassware, utensils, gloves -Calculator -Incubator -Water/oil bath -Aluminum ion test kid -Chromatography apparatus/supplies -Unit dose transport containers (lead pigs) that are tamper evident and prevent contamination How long to report change in business address to BOP? - โ โ 10 days
T/F: An electronic C-II can be printed on security paper and signed by the prescriber? - โ โ True Where must a pharamacist sign a C-II prescription? - โ โ -Face or rear of script A verbal emergency C-II prescription must be replaced with a written copy w/in how many days? - โ โ 7 days How long to address discrepancies/deficiencies found by GDNA? - โ โ 30 days How long to pick up the remaining quantity of a partically filled C-II under normal circumstances? - โ โ 3 days How many hours should a pharmacy be available by toll-free telephone per week? - โ โ 60 hours Requirements for reinstatement/reactivation of licensure: - โ โ - Submit completed applicaiton to BOP -Re-take MPJE -Complete 30h of CE -Pay associated fees -If out of practice for >4y, may require to work under direct supervision for a period of time How many years out of practice for a returning pharmacist to work under direct supervision for a period of time? - โ โ 4 years Requirements for outpatient clinic pharmacies: - โ โ -Licensed by BOP
-Renew license every 2 years by June 30th -Must have PIC -After-hour cabinets/containers may be utilized if the pharmacist is not present -Appropriate policies and procedures for after-hour cabinet use must be written -Only medications that are not in e-kits or after-hour cabinets may be pulled for the pharmacy itself -One licensed professional should be designated to access the pharmacy to remove medications when the pharmacist is not present -E-kits inspected every 90 days -Minimum size of 150 square feet -PIC to inspect pharmacy at least monthly -GDNA to inspect pharmacy at least every 2 years T/F: A designated person can pull a medicaiton from an outpatient clinic pharamcy that is also located in an e-kit. - โ โ False T/F: Any healthcare professional can pull a medication from an outpatient clinic pharmacy when the pharmacist is not present. - โ โ -False -Should be designated professional How many times can a C-III through C-V be transferred b/w two pharmacies that do not share a online database? - โ โ Once
