Pharmacy Law - Module 1

Question 1

Laws may be generally regarded as _____________________________, applying to all persons within their jurisdiction, commanding what is right, prohibiting what is wrong and ______________________.

Answer 1

requirements for human conduct
imposing penalties for violations

Question 2

T or F a law is more than a collection of mandates and prohibitions

Answer 2

T

Question 3

Law is a ______ through which people in society resolve their disputes and problems in a awy that does not involve force and consistently yields results that are acceptable to most of society

Answer 3

framework

Question 4

T or F a law is a socially prescribed process through which people declare their collective will and express norms and values

Answer 4

T

Question 5

What are the three E’s in the pharmacy practice?

Answer 5

Education
Examination/Evaluation
Experience

Question 6

A week is considered a ___ day period

Answer 6

7

Question 7

A month is equal to ____ hours

Answer 7

173

Question 8

Graduates from ACPE accredited programs or CCAPP accredited programs must submit documentation of completion ________ of approved internship according to the requirements listed under Experience Requirements

Answer 8

of 6 months - 1040 hours

Question 9

Graduates form non accredited programs, including foreign graduates must have a ___________ and submit documentation of completion of __________ of approved internship

Answer 9

passing score on the NAPLEX
12 months - 2080 hours

Question 10

T or F internships completed in another state may be accepted as long as the intern meets all requirements to practice pharmacy and is authorized to do so by that States Board of Pharmacy

Answer 10

T

Question 11

T or F foreign graduate internship experience does not need to be reviewed and approved by the NYS Education Department before MPJE

Answer 11

False, it does need to be reviewed and approved

Question 12

An intern permit is required for all students involved in ______________________ while practicing as an intern under the _____________________________________

Answer 12

advanced practice rotations
supervision of a licensed pharmacist

Question 13

PharmD graduates are deemed to have completed at least ______ intern hours

Answer 13

1500

Question 14

The expanded pharmacists scope of practice include both ___ and ____

Answer 14

immunization authority
test to treat programs

Question 15

What does a test to treat program entail

Answer 15

pharmacist increasing involvement in test to treat initiatives such as testing patients for conditions like covid, flu and prescribing antiviral medications on the spot

improving access to care

Question 16

What does immunization authority entail for pharmacists in NY

Answer 16

administration of vaccines

Question 17

Pharmacists have prescriptive authority for

Answer 17

hormonal contraceptives
emergency prescription refills

Question 18

T or F NYS allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptives without a physicians prescription under standing order

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What is the aim of pharmacists being able to prescribe contraceptives?

Answer 19

to improve access to reproductive health services

Question 20

Pharmacists can provide emergency refills of certain medication such as _____for _______ without prescriber authorization, ensuring patients do not interrupt treatment

Answer 20

insulin
chronic conditions

Question 21

T or F Pharmacists cannot dispense naloxone without a prescription under a standing order

Answer 21

F, pharmacists in NYS can without a prescription

part of the states efforts to combat the opiod epidemic

Question 22

Are pharmacists involved in opiod stewardship programs?

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

What does telepharmacy allow?

Answer 23

Allow pharmacists to provide remote consultations, medication therapy management, and patient education mainly in underserved areas

Question 24

MTM stands for

Answer 24

medication therapy management

Question 25

what is the e prescribing mandates?

Answer 25

NYS requires all prescriptions to be transmitted electronically to improve accuracy and reduce prescription drug abuse

Question 26

T or F E prescribing mandates includes controlled substances

Answer 26

T

Question 27

What does CPA stand for

Answer 27

Collaborative Practice Agreements

Question 28

Why do pharmacists enter into CPAs with physicians?

Answer 28

Allows them to manage medications for chronic conditions such as diabetes, HTN, and asthma

Question 29

T or F collaborative approaches with physicians and pharmacists improves patient outcomes and reduces healthcare costs

Answer 29

T

Question 30

T or F there are some pharmacist led clinics in NYS for MTM

Answer 30

T

Question 31

In pharmacist led clinics pharmacists conduct

Answer 31

comprehensive medication reviews

Question 32

T or F Pharmacists are not allowed to dispense medical marijuana to qualified patients

Answer 32

F, NYS has expanded its medical cannabis program allowing pharmacists to dispense medical marijuana

Question 33

pharmacists play a key role in educating patients about dosing, administration and ____

Answer 33

potential side effects

Question 34

Pharmacists are increasingly involved in ensuring safe use and providing guidance on potential drug interactions with the legalization of ____

Answer 34

recreational cannabis

Question 35

PBM stands for

Answer 35

PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER

Question 36

why has NYS implemented stricter regulations on PBMS

Answer 36

to increase transparency in drug pricing and reduce out of pocket costs for patients

Question 37

AMMO stands for

Answer 37

anti mandatory mail order

Question 38

T or F Pharmacists are allowed to inform patients about lower cost medication options including generics or cash prices without fear or retaliation from PBMs

Answer 38

T

Question 39

which laws allow pharmacist to inform patients about lower medication options

Answer 39

anti gag clause laws anti mandatory mail order laws

Question 40

How do pharmacists in NYS play a role in HIV and PrEP access?

Answer 40

role in expanding access to PrEP they can prescribe and dispense PrEP under a standing order

Question 41

What is the role of pharmacists in smoking cessation programs?

Answer 41

actively involved in smoking cessation programs - counseling, meds prescribing like nicotine replacement therapy and varenicline

Question 42

a self administered hormonal contraceptive is a medication or device that is approved by _______ to prevent pregnancy by using hormones to regulate or prevent ovulation

Answer 42

FDA

Question 43

Pharmacists were determined to be able to administer the RSV vaccine in

Answer 43

August 2023

Question 44

ACIP stands for

Answer 44

Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices

Question 45

S.688/A/807 requires insurance companies and policies to provide coverage for ______ if they provide coverage for any prescription drugs

Answer 45

PrEP and PEP

Question 46

what is the Medication Synchronization Bill?

Answer 46

a medical synchronization program that allows an individual to refill multiple prescriptions at the same time, by the DOH and MMC

Question 47

MPJE stands for

Answer 47

Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination

Question 48

NABP stands for

Answer 48

National Association of Baords of Pharmacy

Question 49

who administers the NAPLEX and MCPJE

Answer 49

NABP

Question 50

the ____ accredits and inspects pharmacies

Answer 50

NABP

Question 51

what does the long acting injection bill entail

Answer 51

improving antipsychotics medications, used to treat mental health and substance use disorders authorizes licensed pharmacists to administer long lasting, injectable antipsychotic medications to adults with prescription from a licensed prescriber

Question 52

T or F federal decisions to limit access to abortion will impact NYS abortion laws

Answer 52

F, abortion has been legal in the state three years before Roe v wade, therefore it is codified in NYS law

Question 53

The modification to the REMs for mifepristone enables pharmacies to become certified to dispense FDA approved drug with a prescription as long as they

Answer 53

comply with the certification requirements

Question 54

to become certified to dispense mifepristone pharmacies must :

Answer 54

1 - be able to receive prescriber agreement forms by email and fax 2- ship mifepristone using as hipping service that provides tracking info 3 - designate an authorized rep to carry out the certification process on behalf of the pharmacy 4 - ensure the authorized rep oversees the implementation and compliance with the mifepriston rems program which includes other req

Question 55

Non patients specific prescribing and dispensing of naloxone is explicitly authorized in public health law section

Answer 55

3309 3b

Question 56

The new public health law section 3309 - 7 requires that prescribers in _____ to prescribe an opiod antagonist with teh _____ to a particular patient in ____ when risks are present

Answer 56

most settings first opioid prescription each year

Question 57

which risk factors should pharmacists should be aware of before prescribing an opiod antagonist

Answer 57

history of substance use disorder hgih dose or cumulative prescriptions that result in 90 mg morphine equivalents concurrent use of opioids

Question 58

PMP stands for

Answer 58

prescription monitoring program

Question 59

patients positive for covid seeking paxlovid at state licensed pharmacist locations should bring what to determine eligibility

Answer 59

records lesss than 12 months list of medications

Question 60

S6517/A8319 defines

Answer 60

practice of registered pharmacy technicians in hospitals and health systems that improves medication safety by creating competency and training standards for techs

Question 61

T or F technicians who compound in hospitals and health systems require licensure and registration

Answer 61

T

Question 62

T or F compounding is required in the pharmacist licensure in NYS

Answer 62

F, no longer in 2022

Question 63

Senate Bill S4907A

Answer 63

authorizes pharmacists to provide immunizations which are recommended by centers of disease control and prevention to pateitns who are 18 y or older

Question 64

Pharmacists can provide vaccines and all immunizations including

Answer 64

influenza pneumococcoal shingles meningitis tetanus diphtheria pertussis covid 19 hep A and B HPV measles mumps rubella varicella

Question 65

since _____ OASH issued guidance authorizing licensed pharmacists to order FDA tests for COVID and serology

Answer 65

2020

Question 66

under what act can pharmacists test for covvid 19

Answer 66

public readiness and emergency preparedness PREP act

Question 67

a licensed pharmacist shall be authorized to supervise up to a total of ____ persons who are either unlicensed assisters or pharm tech with a ____

Answer 67

4 ttemporary license

Question 68

T or F pharm techs can administer COVID 19 vaccines

Answer 68

T

Question 69

T or F pharm interns licensed can administer immunizations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist

Answer 69

T

Question 70

MEPA stands for

Answer 70

modernizing and ensuring PBM accountability acth

Question 71

MEPA is

Answer 71

a law that bans spread pricing in medicaid managed care, ensuring fair and transparent reimbursement to pharmacies

Question 72

Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act ensures

Answer 72

patients can continue to access VOID 19 pandemic related heath services from pharmacists and provides payment for these services

Question 73

a registered pharmacist who is certified by NYS Education deparment to administer immunizations is authorized to administer immunizing agents to prevent seasonal influenza to patients who are

Answer 73

two years of age or older

Question 74

how many members are in the house of representatives

Answer 74

435

Question 75

how many members are in the senate

Answer 75

100

Question 76

stare decisis means

Answer 76

to abide by decied cases

Question 77

the essence of the common law system is

Answer 77

recording of judicial opinions and the reliance of courts on those previous opinions

Question 78

US congress and federal administrative agencies derive their authority to regulate drug distribution from the ______ of the constituition

Answer 78

interstate commerce clause

Question 79

legal control of pharmacy involves the

Answer 79

constituitoin law statutory law administrative law common law

Question 80

what is the purpose of administrative case

Answer 80

to protext public health - fines, revocation of license

Question 81

what is the objective of administrative cases

Answer 81

to discipline pharmacist

Question 82

what is the objective of civil cases

Answer 82

to compensate the injured party

Question 83

what is the prupose of civil case

Answer 83

compensate the victim of a wrong done person by another - may be based on common law or statute

Question 84

what is the objective of criminal case

Answer 84

to deter an undesirable activity, to punish and rehabilitate the wrong doer

Question 85

what is the purpose of criminal case

Answer 85

the purpose is to punish someone who has commited a crime against the state through violation of a statute