EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE Flashcards
DEA #s:
if first letter is A
indicates a practitioner
DEA #s:
if first letter is B
indicates a practitioner
DEA #s:
if first letter is F
indicates a practitioner
DEA #s:
if first letter is M
indicates a mid-level practitioner
DEA #s:
if first letter is P
indicates a manufacturer/distributor/researcher
DEA #s:
if first letter is R
indicates a manufacturer/distributor/researcher
DEA #s:
What is the second letter of the DEA #?
the FIRST LETTER of the registrants LAST NAME
DEA #s:
How to tell if DEA # is legitimate:
- add together 1st, 3rd, 5th digits
- add together 2nd, 4th, 6th digits. double it.
- add two totals together
- the second digit in the total is the LAST digit in DEA # (check digit)
GOOGLE PRACTICE READING AN DEA # TO MAKE SURE I CAN DO IT.
:-)
How to read NDC code
first part of # (1st 5 digits) = labeler/company
middle part of # (3 digits) = drug
last part of # (last 2 digits) = package size
When must you counsel the patient?
a. if patient is a NEW patient
b. if there is a CHANGE in drug therapy
What do you need to become a certified immunizer?
a. CPR training every 2 years
b. immunization training
c. “I” on permit
do you need blood borne pathogen (BBP) training to become an immunizer?
NO, needs to be completed before you give 1st shot
How long is your intern permit good for?
5 years
How long can you renew your intern permit for?
2 years
What is the PHARMACIST to INTERN ratio?
UNLIMITED
What is the TECH to PHARMACIST ratio?
2 techs (unlicensed personel) to 1 pharmacist
Can you have ONE pharmacist, TWO technicians, and ONE cashier?
YES, cashier must NOT start filling drugs.
What are the basic spatial/temperature requirements of a pharmacy?
a. 300 sq ft
b. 100 sq ft of working area
c. 2-8 degrees C or 36-46 degrees F for fridges
d. drugs only, NO FOOD
Written = ?
written = ELECTRONIC
SAME rules apply to both written and electronic prescriptions
Fax = ?
telephonic, NOT elecontronic
Can you transmit prescriptions computer to fax?
NO
How many drugs can you write on a blank for verbal orders?
can write MANY drugs on ONE blank
How many drugs can be on a blank for written/electronic orders?
only ONE drug per ONE blank for written/electronic orders in NYS
How many square feet must a pharmacy be?
300 sq ft
How many sq ft of working area must a pharmacy have?
100 sq ft
What must the temperature be for fridges in the pharmacy?
2-8C or 36-46F
Can food be in the pharmacy?
NO
Does the 1 drug per 1 blank for electronic/written orders apply to all states?
NO, only NYS
How many hours of continuing education is needed every 3 years?
45 hours every 3 years
____ hours of continuing education is needed every ____ years
45 hours every 3 years
How many hours of continuing education must be LIVE?
23 hours must be live (or more)
What is the maximum amount of continuing education hours that can be online, home study, etc. (NOT live)?
22 hours of online, home study, etc. (not live)
How long must continuing education records be kept for?
6 years
Continuing education records must be kept for ______ years
6 years
How many hours must be spent on medication error prevention and safety?
at least 3 hours, can be live or home study
Can the hours spent on medication error prevention and safety be home study (not live)?
YES
At least 3 hours of continuing education must be spent on _____________
medication error prevention and safety
How many hours are required for CPR course?
- initial
- for renewal
- initial = 5 hours
- renewal = 3 hours
How many hours are required for BLS (Basic Life Support) course?
- initial
- for renewal
- initial = 5 hours
- renewal = 3 hours
How many hours are required for ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) course?
- initial
- for renewal
- initial = 12 hours
- renewal = 6 hours
How many hours are required for EMT course?
- initial
- for renewal
- initial = 10 hours
- renewal = 5 hours
Do first aid classes count towards continuing education (CE) credit?
- initial
- for renewal
NO, first aid classes do NOT count for CE credit
Your registration must be renewed every ______ years
every 3 years
How often does your registration need to be renewed?
every 3 years
How often must you renew your CPR certification?
every 2 years
CPR certification must be renewed every _____ years
every 2 years
How often must your BBP (blood borne pathogen) training be renewed?
EVERY YEAR
You must renew your BBP training _____ year
EVERY YEAR
When must you notify the state board for a transfer of ownership?
minimum of 6 weeks
If there is a change in supervising pharmacist, notify ….
notify the state board within 7 DAYS
if there is a change in corporate officer, notify ….
notify the state board within 30 days
If there is a fire, flood, or disaster, notify ….
notify the state board within 48 hours
if there is heavy rainfall and your pharmacy is damaged, notify….
notify the state board within 48 hours
If your pharmacy is relocating, an application for endorsement to another address must be made ________
at least 30 days before the expected date of relocation
If your pharmacy is relocating, an ______ ___ ______ to another address must be made at least ____ ____ PRIOR to _______ ____ __ _______.
If your pharmacy is relocating, an APPLICATION FOR ENDORSEMENT to another address must be made at least 30 DAYS prior to EXPECTED DATE OF RELOCATION.
What is a sunset clause?
a measure within a regulation/law that provides the law shall crease to have effect after a specific date, unless further legislative action is taken to extend the law.
When does the current sunset law that allows pharmacists to vaccinate in NYS end?
July 1st 2022
What ends on July 1st 2022
the sunset law allowing pharmacists to vaccinate in NYS
Who can come in and inspect you for what
OPD, NYSDH (BNE), DOJ (DEA), NYS education department, medicaid, medicare, state police, insurance companies, OSHA
What can the OPD inspect?
anything
What can the NYSDH (department of health) inspect?
controls
What can the BNE (bureau of narcotic enforcement) inspect?
controls
what department does the BNE (burea of narcotic enforcement) fall under?
BNE is under the NYSDH (dept of health)
What can the DOJ (department of justice) inspect?
controls
What can the DEA inspect?
controls
what department does the DEA fall under?
DEA is under DOJ (dept of justice)
can the NYS Education Department inspect your pharmacy?
YES, will often send a letter in advance
what can medicaid inspect?
claims of medicaid patients, can make copies of medicaid prescriptions and records
what can medicare inspect?
claims of medicare patients, can make copies of medicare prescriptions and records
What can the state police inspect?
pepper spray only, no warrant needed
What can insurance companies inspect?
can audit only
can insurance companies take copies of prescriptions and records?
NO