Pharmacy Law Exam 2 - Reviewing Prescription Orders

1.

1 point

Schedule V controlled substance has the greatest potential for abuse.

True

False

2.

1 point

According to federal and Nebraska guidelines, a drug regimen review is to be performed at least monthly by a licensed pharmacist in a long-term care facility.

True

False

3.

1 point

The minimum concentration of codeine to non-narcotic substance is _____. Anything more would be a Schedule III.

20 mg/5 mL

15 mg/5 mL

30 mg/5 mL

10 mg/5 mL

4.

1 point

A veterinarian cannot prescribe for animals living in the same household.

True

False

5.

1 point

Who has the broadest scope of prescribing authority of any practitioner in Nebraska?

Optometrist

Dentist

Podiatrist

MD/DO

6.

1 point

A nurse practitioner is an independent practitioner and is not required to be supervised by anyone.

True

False

7.

1 point

A prescriber's agent may prepared a controlled substance prescription for the physician's signature.

True

False

8.

1 point

A pharmacist should pay ESPECIALLY close attention to what component of a faxed prescription?

Number of refills

Prescriber's name

Patient's name

Decimal points

9.

1 point

According to Nebraska law, a prescriber can never prescribe controlled substances for themselves and only in case of emergency for family members or anyone living in the same household.

True

False

10.

1 point

Schedule II controlled substance can exceed a 72-hour supply to be used for pain when prescribed by a Certified Nurse Midwife

True

False

11.

1 point

How soon after an emergency Schedule II situation does a physician have to send a written prescription to the pharmacy?

7 days

14 days

30 days

3 days

12.

1 point

Which state allows pharmacists to independently prescribe certain drugs from a strict formulary that cannot be refilled?

Florida

Texas

California

Nebraska

13.

1 point

Which component of a prescription order is only required by Nebraska and not federal law?

Number of authorized refills

Dosage form of the drug

Drug name

Date of issue

14.

1 point

DMD and DDS are identical in their scope of practice.

True

False

15.

1 point

Methylphenidate is a controlled, narcotic substance.

True

False

16.

1 point

An optometrist can prescribe an epinephrine autoinjector for treatment of anaphylaxis.

True

False

17.

1 point

A pharmacist can only insert omitted or corrected information on a written paper prescription for a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance after contacting the physician for:

Drug Quantity

Drug strength

Controlled substance prescribed

Directions for Use

Dosage form

Patient's name

18.

1 point

A MD/DO may prescribe medications for an animal.

True

False

19.

1 point

All controlled substances are narcotics.

True

False

20.

1 point

Tincture of opium and camphorated opium tincture are the same product.

True

False

21.

1 point

A patient can only received a total of a ____ day supply if a prescriber writes multiple prescriptions for the same Schedule II controlled substance.

120

30

90

60

22.

1 point

A prescription for #500 Ritalin 5 mg tablets is a valid prescription.

True

False

23.

1 point

Codeine by itself is what Schedule controlled substance?

III

II

V

IV

24.

1 point

According to Nebraska law, when does a noncontrolled prescription expired?

1 year

Six months

Never-its valid forever

25.

1 point

Which practitioners are unable to prescribe in Nebraska?

Chiropractor

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Homeopathic physician

Veterinarian

26.

1 point

A practitioner's scope of prescribing authority is derived from their area of specialty practice.

True

False

27.

1 point

Optometrist are able to prescribe both oral and topical Schedule II controlled substances.

True

False

28.

1 point

Which components of a prescription are required for a controlled substance?

Number of authorized refills

Prescriber's address

Prescriber's DEA registration number

Patient's address

Drug strength

29.

1 point

According to federal and Nebraska law, a prescription with directions stating "as directed" or "if needed" is a valid.

True

False

30.

1 point

In Nebraska, scheduling of controlled substances are done through statutes, not regulations.

True

False

31.

1 point

A physician assistant can only be supervised by one physician.

True

False

32.

1 point

An optometrist is limited to prescribing drugs for treatment of the ailments of the human foot, ankle and related governing structures.

True

False