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23 Cards in this Set
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State the legal definition to the term: "Without Delay"
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Within the usual and customary time frame reasonably expected at a pharmacy for dispensing or distributing a prescription that is not a contraceptive drug or device
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Under what circumstances can a pharmacy delay the dispensing of contraceptive drugs or devices?
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If
1) The Rx contains an obvious or known error or contains inadequate directions 2) The Rx is contraindicated for the pt, is incompatible with another drug or device prescribed for the pt, or is prohibited by state or federal law 3) The Rx is potentially fraudulent |
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What is the punishment for violating the duty to dispense contraceptives?
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Between $250 and $2,500 for each violation
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State the legal definition to the term: "Expedited Partner Therapy"
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... to prescribe, dispense, or furnish to a patient an antimicrobial drug to be used by a sexual partner of the patient to treat a chlamydial infection, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis without physical examination of the sexual partner.
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True or False
A pharmacist is required to provide consultation directly to both patients under a EPT |
False - The pharmacist will screen for allergies and advise to stop taking if such a reaction occurs, but the primary pt acts as an agent for the other
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True or False
The name on a prescription for a EPT is not required for dispensing |
True - An effort must be made to obtain the name
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If you do not know the name of the patient for whom an EPT prescription is for, what do you put in place of it?
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Either "Expedited Patient Therapy" or "EPT"
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State the legal definition to the term: "Remote Dispensing Site"
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... a dispensing site that is not licensed as a pharmacy. Remote does not mean geographical distance or location.
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True or False
Remote dispensing pharmacies readily have the title "pharmacy" or "drugstore" on display |
False - They are legally prohibited from using said terms
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State the legal definition to the term: "Supervising Pharmacy"
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... a licensed pharmacy that oversees the operations and administration of all aspects of the remote dispensing site
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What is required on the easily viewable sign for customers in a remote dispensing pharmacy?
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1) Prescriptions may be filled at this location
2) This site is being supervised by a pharmacist located at all of the following: a) Name of store b) Address of store c) Telephone number of store 3) The pharmacist is required to talk to you each time you pick up a prescription |
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True or False
A remote dispensing site must be closed if the supervising pharmacy is closed |
True
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How long must the after-hours log for a remote dispensing site be kept?
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2 years
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How long of a notice must be given to the PEB before operating a remote dispensing site?
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30 days
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What is required for the on-going quality assurance program for a remote dispensing site?
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1) Number of Rxs dispensed per month
2) Number of errors documented 3) Loss or diversion of inventory 4) Documentation of remedial training to prevent future errors |
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How often must the managing pharmacist visit the remote dispensing site?
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At least monthly
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How long must monthly inspection documentation for remote dispensing sites be kept?
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2 years
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What must a managing pharmacist of a remote dispensing site due to remain in compliance with current statutes?
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1) Have written policies and procedures for system operation, safety, security, accuracy and access
2) Implement an on-going quality assurance program 3) Visit the site at least monthly 4) Retain documentation of monthly visits |
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What must a managing pharmacist check during monthly visits to a remote dispensing site?
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1) Controlled substance inventory
2) Ensure written policies and procedures are being followed 3) Ensure site personnel comply with all federal and state laws |
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What are the requirements of pharmacy technicians at remote dispensing sites?
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1) 18 years of age or older
2) High school graduate (or equivalent) 3) 1500 hours of work as a tech within the 3 years prior to employment at site OR completed an approved training program |
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What supply of medications is legally allowed for nursing homes?
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A maximum of 10 units of any medication which must be under control of the pharmacist
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How should drugs in a nursing home be supplied?
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In single unit containers
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True or False
Medications packaged for individual residents in a nursing home can be interspersed with one another |
False - They must be kept separate
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