ExCPT Pharmacy Law and Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

A pharmacy discovers a significant loss of a Schedule II controlled substance. According to federal law, which DEA form must be completed and submitted to report this loss?

Accepted Answer

DEA Form 106

Answer

DEA Form 222

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DEA Form 41

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DEA Form 224

Question 2

A patient brings in a new prescription for oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance. Which of the following is true regarding the refilling of this prescription according to federal law?

Accepted Answer

It requires a new prescription for each fill.

Answer

It can be refilled up to 5 times in 6 months.

Answer

It can be refilled as authorized by the prescriber for up to one year.

Answer

It can be refilled once within 30 days.

Question 3

Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 (PPPA), which of the following oral prescription medications is generally exempt from child-resistant packaging requirements?

Accepted Answer

Sublingual nitroglycerin tablets

Answer

Amoxicillin oral suspension

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Ibuprofen 800mg tablets

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Ferrous sulfate tablets

Question 4

A pharmaceutical company issues a recall for a batch of blood pressure medication because it may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. According to the FDA, what is the classification for this type of recall?

Accepted Answer

Class II

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Class A

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Class III

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Class I

Question 5

A patient's daughter calls the pharmacy asking for a list of her mother's current medications. The mother is a long-time patient at the pharmacy. To comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), what is the most appropriate action for the pharmacy technician?

Accepted Answer

Deny the request unless the patient has provided prior written authorization to release information to the daughter.

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Provide the list, as she is an immediate family member.

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Ask the daughter to verify her mother's date of birth before providing the list.

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Tell the daughter to have her mother call the pharmacy directly.

Question 6

Which government agency is primarily responsible for licensing pharmacists, registering pharmacy technicians, and disciplining licensees for misconduct within a specific state?

Accepted Answer

State Board of Pharmacy

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

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The Joint Commission