Indiana MPJE 2024 Flashcards

1
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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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2
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How are Indiana BoP members selected?

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Appointed by the governor

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3
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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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4
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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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5
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How many Indiana BoP members constitutes a quorum?

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4 members

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6
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Who can attend BoP meetings?

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Anyone (excluding executive sessions)

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7
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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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8
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What is the initial pharmacist license application fee?

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$100

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9
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What is the fee for pharmacist license renewal?

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$160

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10
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What is the fee for NAPLEX and MPJE retakes?

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$25

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11
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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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12
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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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13
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What is the CE biennium?

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January 1 2024 - December 31 2025

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14
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Can pharmacist CE be carried forward?

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No, but can be retroactively used

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15
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If newly licensed in the last ___ months of a biennium, CE hours are not needed.

A

6

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16
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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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17
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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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18
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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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19
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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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20
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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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21
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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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22
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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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24
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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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25
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What documents are required if you are a foreign graduate applying for a pharmacist license?

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Application, two passport photos, FPGEC certificate, background check + fingerprints

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26
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What is the pharmacist license reinstatement process if 3 years or less of delinquency?

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Submit application, pay renewal and reinstatement fee, and provide sworn CE statement

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27
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What is the pharmacist license reinstatement process if more than 3 years of delinquency?

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Application, fees (initial application fee), and CE statement PLUS MPJE, any additional requirements from BoP

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28
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What is the pharmacist license renewal period?

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June 30th every 2 years on even-numbered years

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29
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What is the application fee for an initial pharmacy intern license?

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$10

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30
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What is the renewal application fee for a pharmacy intern license?

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$10

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31
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What is the pharmacy intern renewal period?

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September 30 each year

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32
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Who can apply for a pharmacy technician license?

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18 years+ (may be waived), high school diploma/GED, no relevant convictions, not in violation of BoP rules

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33
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What is the application fee for a pharmacy tech license?

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$25

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34
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What is the renewal application fee for a pharmacy tech license?

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$25

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35
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What is required for a pharmacy tech license?

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Background check + fingerprints, graduated from a program or passed exam

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36
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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.

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12

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37
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What is the renewal period for a pharmacy technician license?

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June 30, every 2 years on even-numbered years

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38
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What is the minimum counter space required for a pharmacy?

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Must have a prescription filling area of “sufficient size” to permit pharmacy practice

39
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What is the security requirement for a pharmacy that’s open to the general public without a pharmacist on duty?

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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

40
Q

How long must prescriptions be kept for?

A

2 years

41
Q

How should prescriptions be kept if storing in 3 files?

A

CII, CIII-V, all others

42
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How should prescriptions be kept if storing in 2 files?

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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

43
Q

How should controlled substances be stored?

A

In a securely locked cabinet or dispersed through non-controlled stock. CI must ALWAYS be in a locked cabinet.

44
Q

When may Category I or III pharmacies remain open without a pharmacist on duty?

A

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

45
Q

When should the BoP be notified of changes in pharmacy ownership?

A

10 days

46
Q

When should the BoP be notified about changes to PIC?

A

Immediately, if the PIC is the qualifying pharmacist on the pharmacy license

47
Q

When should the BoP be notified of changes to address?

A

No timeline; must file an application and pay fee.

48
Q

The BoP must be notified if a pharmacy will be closed for __ consecutive days.

A

5

49
Q

What equipment is required for a pharmacy?

A

Sink with hot and cold water, power sewage outlet, refrigeration

50
Q

What is the initial application fee for a pharmacy license?

A

$100

51
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What is the biennial renewal fee for a pharmacy license?

A

$200

52
Q

What is the fee for submitting a pharmacy change of ownership, location, or remodel?

A

$50 each

53
Q

Do you need to be a pharmacist to own a pharmacy?

A

No!

54
Q

What is the rule regarding pharmacy sales/transfers?

A

Original permit is valid for 10 days until new permit is issued or application is rejected

55
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How long is the notification period for a pharmacy application?

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10 days; the BoP shall not grant/deny a permit later than 120 days after application

56
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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.

A

8;3

57
Q

Sterile compounding facilities must utilize an ISO Class __ environmental control device.

A

5

58
Q

Sterile compounding facilities must have a class __ biohazard cabinet and other controls for hazardous products.

A

II

59
Q

Buffer areas must be ISO Class ___.

A

8

60
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Can legend drugs (e.g., codeine, opium tinctures) be dispensed without prescription?

A

Yes, schedule V allowed

61
Q

What drugs are required to be behind the counter?

A

Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine

62
Q

What is the max 48-hour limit for opium?

A

240 cc (8 oz) or 48 dosage units

63
Q

What is the dispensing limit for non-opium schedule V drugs?

A

120 cc (4 oz) or 24 dosage units

64
Q

What must be included in the bound book for BTC controlled substances?

A

Purchaser name and address, name and quantity purchased, date and initials of RPh

65
Q

Can technicians dispense a BTC product?

A

No

66
Q

What must be recorded in the bound log book for hypodermic syringes and needles?

A

Purchaser name and address, name and quantity purchased, date and initials of RPh

67
Q

What records must be kept related to pseudoephedrine?

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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

68
Q

Information related to pseudoephedrine sales must be submitted to NPLEx _____ completing the sale.

A

Before

69
Q

How long should Sudafed records be retained?

A

2 years

69
Q

Unusual theft of Sudafed must be reported to state police in writing within ___ days of discovery.

A

3

70
Q

What is the 1-day dispensing limit for Sudafed?

A

3.6 g

71
Q

What is the 30-day dispensing limit for Sudafed?

A

7.2 g

72
Q

What is the year-long dispensing limit for Sudafed?

A

61.2 g

73
Q

Who can supervise pharmacy student immunizations?

A

Pharmacists, physicians, PAs, RNs, or APRNs

74
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True or false: pharmacy technicians can administer flu vaccines.

A

True

75
Q

Pediatric immunizations must be reported to the authorizing physician and PCP within ___ days of administration.

A

14

76
Q

What is required for a pharmacist to refuse a prescription?

A

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

77
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What are the qualifying pharmacist rules for remote pharmacies?

A

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

78
Q

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.

A

10

79
Q

What are the requirements for a remote dispensing lead tech without pharmacist supervision?

A

IN license, PTCB, and 2000 hours under direct RPh supervision

80
Q

Can out-of-state pharmacists oversee remote pharmacies?

A

No

81
Q

What is an FDA Class I Recall?

A

Reasonable probability that it will cause serious adverse health consequences or death

82
Q

What is an FDA Class II Recall?

A

May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse consequences or where the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote.

83
Q

What is an FDA Class III Recall?

A

Not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

84
Q

What is the Red Book for?

A

Drug pricing

85
Q

What is the Orange Book for?

A

Therapeutic equivalence

86
Q

What is the Yellow Book for?

A

International travel vaccines

87
Q

What is the Green Book for?

A

Animal drug products

88
Q

What is the Pink Book for?

A

Vaccine-preventable diseases

89
Q

What is the Purple Book for?

A

Biological products

90
Q

What are the required elements on a valid prescription?

A

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

91
Q

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.

A

True

92
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A