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

    Answer: DEA 21 CFR Part 1311

    DEA 21 CFR Part 1311 establishes the requirements for the electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS), including identity proofing and two-factor authentication.

  2. What does 'NKA' mean on a patient profile?

    Answer: No Known Allergies

    NKA stands for 'No Known Allergies,' indicating the patient has no documented drug, food, or environmental allergies on record.

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

    Answer: 30 days

    BID means twice daily (2 tablets/day); 60 tablets ÷ 2 = 30 days supply.

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

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

    The ISMP identified 'QD' as a dangerous abbreviation because it can be misread as 'QID' (four times daily) or 'OD' (right eye), so writing 'once daily' eliminates ambiguity.

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

    Answer: Up to 5 refills within 6 months

    Schedule V substances may be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months of the original prescription date, matching the rules for Schedule III and IV drugs.

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

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

    Federal law requires dispensing labels to include patient name, pharmacy name and address, drug name and strength, quantity, directions, prescriber name, and the date dispensed.

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

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

    A non-controlled prescription transfer requires pharmacist-to-pharmacist communication of all prescription data, and the originating pharmacy must mark the prescription as transferred with remaining refills documented.