CPhT Prescription Processing 3

Question 1

Electronic prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS) must comply with which federal regulation?

Accepted Answer

DEA 21 CFR Part 1311

Answer

FDA 21 CFR Part 211

Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule 45 CFR Part 164

Answer

USP Chapter 800

Question 2

What does 'NKA' mean on a patient profile?

Accepted Answer

No Known Allergies

Answer

Not Kept Active

Answer

Non-Kidney Administration

Answer

New Known Allergen

Question 3

A prescription reads 'Metformin 500mg #60 Sig: 1 tab BID.' What is the days supply?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

60 days

Answer

15 days

Answer

45 days

Question 4

Why did the ISMP recommend replacing the abbreviation 'QD' with 'once daily' in prescription writing?

Accepted Answer

'QD' could be misread as 'QID' (four times daily), causing dangerous dosing errors

Answer

'QD' is difficult to type in electronic systems

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'QD' was a brand name abbreviation

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'QD' conflicts with DEA scheduling codes

Question 5

How many refills may be authorized on a Schedule V prescription within 6 months?

Accepted Answer

Up to 5 refills within 6 months

Answer

No refills allowed

Answer

Unlimited refills within 6 months

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Up to 12 refills within 12 months

Question 6

Which information is required on a prescription dispensing label per federal law?

Accepted Answer

Patient name, pharmacy name/address, drug name and strength, directions, prescriber name, and date dispensed

Answer

Prescriber's phone number and DEA number

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Patient insurance ID and copay amount

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Drug manufacturer name and lot number

Question 7

When a non-controlled prescription is transferred between pharmacies, what must happen?

Accepted Answer

The pharmacists communicate the prescription data and the original pharmacy marks it as transferred with remaining refills noted

Answer

The patient must obtain a new prescription from the prescriber

Answer

The original pharmacy must notify the DEA

Answer

The transfer must be completed within 24 hours or the prescription is void