Pharm.D. Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy Law and Ethics

Question 1

Under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA), what is the daily sales limit for pseudoephedrine products per purchaser?

Accepted Answer

3.6 grams

Answer

6 grams

Answer

9 grams

Answer

1.8 grams

Question 2

Which DEA schedule includes drugs with accepted medical use but the highest potential for abuse among scheduled drugs with a medical use?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II

Answer

Schedule I

Answer

Schedule III

Answer

Schedule IV

Question 3

Under HIPAA, which of the following is NOT considered protected health information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

De-identified patient data with all 18 identifiers removed

Answer

Patient's date of birth linked to their diagnosis

Answer

Patient's medication list stored in a pharmacy computer

Answer

Patient's lab results faxed to a specialist

Question 4

A pharmacist refuses to dispense a valid controlled substance prescription due to personal moral objections. Under most state laws, the pharmacist must:

Accepted Answer

Inform the patient and refer them to another pharmacist or pharmacy who can fill it

Answer

Refuse without explanation

Answer

Report the prescriber to the DEA

Answer

Require a second opinion from another prescriber

Question 5

Which federal law requires pharmacies to offer medication counseling to Medicaid patients?

Accepted Answer

OBRA-90 (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990)

Answer

HIPAA (1996)

Answer

Durham-Humphrey Amendment (1951)

Answer

Kefauver-Harris Amendment (1962)

Question 6

What is the maximum number of refills permitted for a Schedule III controlled substance prescription under federal law?

Accepted Answer

5 refills within 6 months

Answer

No refills permitted

Answer

3 refills within 6 months

Answer

Unlimited refills for 1 year