Pharmacy Law and Regulations Flashcards
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Under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA), how many grams of pseudoephedrine may an individual purchase per day?
Answer: 3.6 grams
CMEA limits pseudoephedrine purchases to 3.6 grams per day and 9 grams per 30-day period.
Which DEA form is used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances?
Answer: DEA Form 106
DEA Form 106 must be completed and submitted to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances.
The Orange Book published by the FDA is used to identify:
Answer: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations
The FDA's Orange Book (Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations) lists approved drugs and their therapeutic equivalence ratings.
A pharmacy technician discovers a forged prescription. What is the FIRST action they should take?
Answer: Refuse to fill and notify the pharmacist immediately
The technician must immediately notify the pharmacist, who is responsible for all final dispensing decisions and handling of fraudulent prescriptions.
Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered Protected Health Information (PHI)?
Answer: A patient's name combined with their diagnosis
PHI includes any individually identifiable health information, such as a patient's name linked to a medical condition or treatment.
Which act requires childproof packaging for most prescription medications?
Answer: Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA)
The Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 mandates child-resistant packaging for most prescription and certain OTC medications.
A Schedule II prescription may be transferred between pharmacies:
Answer: Never — Schedule II cannot be transferred
Schedule II prescriptions cannot be transferred between pharmacies; a new prescription from the prescriber is required.