B.Pharm. Bachelor of Pharmacy Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence 4

Question 1

A pharmacist dispenses a drug that causes patient harm due to an incorrect label. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Negligence per se

Answer

Dispensing with an incorrect label violates a statutory duty, making this negligence per se because the act itself constitutes a breach of a legal standard.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a required element for a valid prescription under most state laws?

Accepted Answer

Patient's insurance information

Answer

Insurance information is not a legal requirement for a valid prescription; it is administrative information used for billing purposes only.

Question 3

The concept of 'corresponding responsibility' in pharmacy practice means:

Accepted Answer

Pharmacists share legal responsibility for ensuring prescriptions are valid and for legitimate medical purposes

Answer

Corresponding responsibility means a pharmacist who knowingly dispenses a prescription not issued for a legitimate medical purpose is equally liable with the prescriber.

Question 4

A pharmacy technician may perform which of the following tasks in most US states?

Accepted Answer

Enter prescription data under pharmacist supervision

Answer

Pharmacy technicians may perform data entry and other technical functions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in most states.

Question 5

Which federal law established the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) framework?

Accepted Answer

Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program under Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act

Answer

The Harold Rogers PDMP grant program, funded through annual appropriations, provided federal support for states to establish PDMPs.

B.Pharm. Bachelor of Pharmacy Practice Test

B.Pharm. Bachelor of Pharmacy Practice Test

B.Pharm. Bachelor of Pharmacy Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence 4