EXAM 3 lecture 16

Question 1

The main goal of the board of pharmacy

Answer 1

to protect the public and enforce the laws and rules that govern pharmacy

Question 2

Types of sanctions (can be singular or multiple)

Answer 2

Revocation: take license away permanently

Suspension: take license away temporarily

Probation: can practice but with limits or additional requirements

Letter of reprimand: written expression of disapproval

Censure: verbal expression of disapproval

Fine: up to $1000 for each violation

Question 3

Suspension

Answer 3

Can NOT practice
Typically suspended indefinitely and the board can set a minimum amount of time before you can apply for reinstatement

Question 4

Revocation

Answer 4

License taken away PERMANENTLY, which means you can NOT practice

Question 5

Surrender (NOT a sanction)

Answer 5

board cannot issue a surrender

Question 6

Board mandated physical and mental exam

Answer 6

The board may require a physical or mental examination to determine if a practitioner is capable to practice

This requirement must stem from a disciplinary hearing, where RPh’s physical or mental ability to practice is an issue

Question 7

Probationary licensure

Answer 7

The board may issue a probationary license and impose one or more of the following conditions:

• Report regularly to the board on the matters requiring probationary license
• Limit practice to those areas prescribed by the board
• Continue or renew professional education
• Engage in community service as directed by the board
• Perform, or refrain from performing, an act that the board considers appropriate to public interest

Question 8

Electronic prescribing of controlled substances

Answer 8

All controlled substance prescriptions issued by prescriber must be in an electronic format and be electronically transmitted

Except: veterinarians and medical residents

Question 9

Electronic prescribing of controlled substances exemptions

Answer 9

may be written, faxed, or oral:
in emergency situations
if the prescriber is outside of indiana

Question 10

Telehealth prescribers

Answer 10

Physician
Podiatrist
Dentist
Veterinarian
Optometrist
PA
APRN

Question 11

Approved Telehealth Modalities

Answer 11

secure videoconferencing
store and forward technology
remote patient monitoring technology

Question 12

Unapproved Telehealth Modalities

Answer 12

Email
Instant Messaging
Facsimile
Internet Questionnaire
Internet Consultation

Question 13

Prescribing Opioid Limitations

Answer 13

A prescription for an opioid may not be written for >7 days:
If it is for an adult being prescribed an opioid for the first time
If it is for a child <18 years old
If it is for an animal for the first time by Veterinarian

Question 14

Prescribing Opioid Exemptions

Answer 14

7-day limitation does not apply for:
Cancer
Palliative Care
Medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder
A condition that is exempted by medical licensing board
Or if, in the prescribers professional judgement, a patient requires more

Question 15

Dispensing Opioids Partial Fill

Answer 15

A pharmacist shall dispense, upon request of the;
Patient
Representative of the patient
Guardian of the patient

Question 16

If an opioid prescription is partially filled, the pharmacist must:

Answer 16

Comply with 21 USC 829

Document that a request for partial fill was made by one of the people listed above (patient, representative, or guardian)