Indiana MPJE 2024 Flashcards

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Who makes up the Indiana BoP?

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7 total members: 5 RPh (1 must be hospital), 1 technician, 1 general public

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How are Indiana BoP members selected?

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Appointed by the governor

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How long is a BoP member’s term? How many terms may they serve?

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4 years; unlimited terms

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How often is the Indiana BoP required to convene?

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At least 8 times/year

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How many Indiana BoP members constitutes a quorum?

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4 members

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Who can attend BoP meetings?

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Anyone (excluding executive sessions)

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Who can apply for a pharmacist license?

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18 years+ without relevant convictions who has completed a board-approved intern program and received a pharmacy degree

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What is the initial pharmacist license application fee?

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$100

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What is the fee for pharmacist license renewal?

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$160

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What is the fee for NAPLEX and MPJE retakes?

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$25

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What is the fee for certifications of qualifications, grades, or another state’s registration?

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$10

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How many CE hours are required for pharmacist license renewal?

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30 hours each biennium

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What is the CE biennium?

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January 1 2024 - December 31 2025

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Can pharmacist CE be carried forward?

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No, but can be retroactively used

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If newly licensed in the last ___ months of a biennium, CE hours are not needed.

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6

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How long after the end of the biennium must certificates of completion for CE be kept?

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4 years

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Partial CE years can be calculated at ___ hours of CE for each month/partial month.

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1.25

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Can CE from other states be transferred to Indiana?

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Yes, if there is reciprocity

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What are the requirements for pharmacist CE content?

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Max 1/5 business/management/computers, at least 1/4 practice-related, at least 1/2 ACPE approved

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How many intern hours would be required for a new pharmacist license if you graduated from a non-accredited program with no practical experience?

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1500 hours with an intern permit

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What tests are required for a reciprocal pharmacist’s license?

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MPJE, and if not practicing in the 12 months prior to application, a practical exam (NAPLEX?)

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What exams are required of foreign graduates applying for a pharmacist license?

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FPGEC, TOEFL iBT, NAPLEX, MPJE

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What documents are required for a new pharmacist license?

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Application, 2 passport photos, certificate of graduation, criminal background check + fingerprints

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What documents are required if applying for a reciprocal pharmacist license?

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NABP license transfer application, background check + fingerprints, passport photo

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What documents are required if you are a foreign graduate applying for a pharmacist license?
Application, two passport photos, FPGEC certificate, background check + fingerprints
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What is the pharmacist license reinstatement process if 3 years or less of delinquency?
Submit application, pay renewal and reinstatement fee, and provide sworn CE statement
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What is the pharmacist license reinstatement process if more than 3 years of delinquency?
Application, fees (initial application fee), and CE statement PLUS MPJE, any additional requirements from BoP
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What is the pharmacist license renewal period?
June 30th every 2 years on even-numbered years
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What is the application fee for an initial pharmacy intern license?
$10
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What is the renewal application fee for a pharmacy intern license?
$10
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What is the pharmacy intern renewal period?
September 30 each year
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Who can apply for a pharmacy technician license?
18 years+ (may be waived), high school diploma/GED, no relevant convictions, not in violation of BoP rules
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What is the application fee for a pharmacy tech license?
$25
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What is the renewal application fee for a pharmacy tech license?
$25
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What is required for a pharmacy tech license?
Background check + fingerprints, graduated from a program or passed exam
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Pharmacy technicians must complete a board-approved training program within __ months of hire if a tech-in-training permit is given.
12
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What is the renewal period for a pharmacy technician license?
June 30, every 2 years on even-numbered years
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What is the minimum counter space required for a pharmacy?
Must have a prescription filling area of "sufficient size" to permit pharmacy practice
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What is the security requirement for a pharmacy that's open to the general public without a pharmacist on duty?
Secured by complete enclosure (floor to ceiling) or reasonable physical barriers with an electronic monitor system (onsite audible alarm and offsite alarm with continuous monitoring) covering all portions with a key or combination only known by a pharmacist
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How long must prescriptions be kept for?
2 years
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How should prescriptions be kept if storing in 3 files?
CII, CIII-V, all others
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How should prescriptions be kept if storing in 2 files?
Noncontrolled, and controlled with a 1" high red C on lower right hand corner for CIII-V OR CII, then all others with CIII-V stamped with red C
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How should controlled substances be stored?
In a securely locked cabinet or dispersed through non-controlled stock. CI must ALWAYS be in a locked cabinet.
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When may Category I or III pharmacies remain open without a pharmacist on duty?
When all prescription drugs are locked away and a 20x30" sign or larger is posted saying "Prescription Department Closed, No Pharmacist on Duty" as long as BoP approval has been given
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When should the BoP be notified of changes in pharmacy ownership?
10 days
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When should the BoP be notified about changes to PIC?
Immediately, if the PIC is the qualifying pharmacist on the pharmacy license
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When should the BoP be notified of changes to address?
No timeline; must file an application and pay fee.
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The BoP must be notified if a pharmacy will be closed for __ consecutive days.
5
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What equipment is required for a pharmacy?
Sink with hot and cold water, power sewage outlet, refrigeration
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What is the initial application fee for a pharmacy license?
$100
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What is the biennial renewal fee for a pharmacy license?
$200
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What is the fee for submitting a pharmacy change of ownership, location, or remodel?
$50 each
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Do you need to be a pharmacist to own a pharmacy?
No!
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What is the rule regarding pharmacy sales/transfers?
Original permit is valid for 10 days until new permit is issued or application is rejected
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How long is the notification period for a pharmacy application?
10 days; the BoP shall not grant/deny a permit later than 120 days after application
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A pharmacist may not supervise more than __ pharmacy interns, technicians, or technicians-in-training at any time. Not more than __ of the __ individuals being supervised may be techs in training.
8;3
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Sterile compounding facilities must utilize an ISO Class __ environmental control device.
5
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Sterile compounding facilities must have a class __ biohazard cabinet and other controls for hazardous products.
II
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Buffer areas must be ISO Class ___.
8
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Can legend drugs (e.g., codeine, opium tinctures) be dispensed without prescription?
Yes, schedule V allowed
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What drugs are required to be behind the counter?
Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine
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What is the max 48-hour limit for opium?
240 cc (8 oz) or 48 dosage units
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What is the dispensing limit for non-opium schedule V drugs?
120 cc (4 oz) or 24 dosage units
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What must be included in the bound book for BTC controlled substances?
Purchaser name and address, name and quantity purchased, date and initials of RPh
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Can technicians dispense a BTC product?
No
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What must be recorded in the bound log book for hypodermic syringes and needles?
Purchaser name and address, name and quantity purchased, date and initials of RPh
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What records must be kept related to pseudoephedrine?
Name, address, ID number of purchaser, type of ID and issuing entity, product and amount purchased, date and time, purchaser signature, clerk who completed transaction
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Information related to pseudoephedrine sales must be submitted to NPLEx _____ completing the sale.
Before
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How long should Sudafed records be retained?
2 years
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Unusual theft of Sudafed must be reported to state police in writing within ___ days of discovery.
3
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What is the 1-day dispensing limit for Sudafed?
3.6 g
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What is the 30-day dispensing limit for Sudafed?
7.2 g
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What is the year-long dispensing limit for Sudafed?
61.2 g
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Who can supervise pharmacy student immunizations?
Pharmacists, physicians, PAs, RNs, or APRNs
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True or false: pharmacy technicians can administer flu vaccines.
True
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Pediatric immunizations must be reported to the authorizing physician and PCP within ___ days of administration.
14
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What is required for a pharmacist to refuse a prescription?
Must be either contrary to the law, against patient's best interest, aiding/abetting an addiction or habit, or be unhealthy or unsafe for the patient
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What are the qualifying pharmacist rules for remote pharmacies?
Qualifying pharmacist may only be designated at 1 supervising pharmacy and 1 remote dispensing facility at a time, must be able to be physically present if needed, must visit at least once of twice per month for minimum inspection
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A remote dispensing facility must be ___ miles or more away from an existing retail pharmacy, unless they can promote a need or the existing pharmacy is part of a hospital/physician clinic.
10
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What are the requirements for a remote dispensing lead tech without pharmacist supervision?
IN license, PTCB, and 2000 hours under direct RPh supervision
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Can out-of-state pharmacists oversee remote pharmacies?
No
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What is an FDA Class I Recall?
Reasonable probability that it will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
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What is an FDA Class II Recall?
May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse consequences or where the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote.
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What is an FDA Class III Recall?
Not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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What is the Red Book for?
Drug pricing
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What is the Orange Book for?
Therapeutic equivalence
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What is the Yellow Book for?
International travel vaccines
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What is the Green Book for?
Animal drug products
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What is the Pink Book for?
Vaccine-preventable diseases
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What is the Purple Book for?
Biological products
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What are the required elements on a valid prescription?
Patient name and address, drug and strength, amount dispensed, directions, practitioner name, issues and signed by practitioner If controlled: must also have the date and signed the day Rx is issued, practitioner address, and DEA number
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True or false: Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP prescriptions MUST be substituted for generic if it results in a lower price, unless "Brand Medically Necessary" or other specific instructions have been received.
True
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