Pharmacy Pharmacy Law 2

Question 1

Under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA), purchasers of pseudoephedrine-containing products must:

Accepted Answer

Show ID and sign a logbook, with daily and monthly purchase limits

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Obtain a prescription

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Provide a pharmacist consultation before purchase

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Have a prior authorization from their insurance

Question 2

Which federal law established the FDA and requires drugs to be proven safe before marketing?

Accepted Answer

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938)

Answer

Harrison Narcotic Tax Act (1914)

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Durham-Humphrey Amendment (1951)

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Kefauver-Harris Amendment (1962)

Question 3

How long must a pharmacy retain controlled substance records (DEA Form 222, invoices) according to federal law?

Accepted Answer

2 years

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1 year

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3 years

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5 years

Question 4

OBRA '90 requires pharmacists to perform which service for Medicaid patients?

Accepted Answer

Drug utilization review (DUR) and patient counseling offer

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Free medication delivery

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Generic substitution for all prescriptions

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Annual medication therapy management

Question 5

A DEA Form 106 must be completed when a pharmacy:

Accepted Answer

Discovers a theft or significant loss of controlled substances

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Orders Schedule II controlled substances

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Dispenses a controlled substance prescription

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Disposes of expired non-controlled medications

Question 6

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) primarily protects:

Accepted Answer

Patients' protected health information (PHI)

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Pharmacists from malpractice suits

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Insurance companies from fraudulent claims

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Pharmacy benefit managers' pricing data