MPJE Flashcards

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1
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Internship hour requirement

A

1500

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2
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Maximum time limit to take NAPLEX/MPJE for initial license

A

3 years

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3
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Maximum time limit to take MPJE for license by reciprocity

A

1 year

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4
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For license reinstatement: how many internship hours do you need to submit proof of

A

60 hours per year of inactivity

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5
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You can get a reciprocal license if you graduate from an approved COP and either have ________ or have worked ______ as an RPh in the state you got your license

A

completed required intern training, one year

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Required number of internship hours for reciprocal license

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1500

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7
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What exam(s) do you have to take to get a reciprocal license if you’ve been inactive for 4 years?

A

MPJE

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T/F: The board may deem an applicant ineligible for license by reciprocity if you cannot show evidence of these four things:
A. Your out-of-state license is in good standing, and
B. You passed the naplex, and
C. You are not addicted to the use of alcohol, narcotic, or hypnotic drugs, and
D. You have not been charged, convicted, fined, or had your license suspended/revoked for law violations mentioned in NMAC

A

True

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9
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The NMBOP can issue permits to which facilities (list #s)?
1) nursing homes
2) industrial & public health clinics
3) correctional facilities
4) home care services

A

1, 2, 4

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10
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How many CEU must an RPh get to renew their license

A

3.0

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11
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When does your initial RPh license expire?

A

last date of your birth month, after 24-month period

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12
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How many hours of CE on patient safety are required to renew an RPh license?

A

10

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13
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How many CEU on opioids are required to renew an RPh license?

A

0.2

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14
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To reinstate their license, a pharmacist must submit a log of _____ intern hours and _____ continuing education hours per inactive year

A

60, 15

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15
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A pharmacist receives some unused medications from a patient in a SNF. The different medications were all sorted into containers for each day of the week, but the patient did not open any of the containers. Can the RPh return the meds to stock?

A

No

If more than 1 drug in a container, drug(s) can not be returned to stock

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16
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A consultant pharmacist must go on-site to a category B1 clinic every _____, B2 every ____, and B3 every _____.

A

every other month, every month, every other week

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17
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Class D clinics are allowed to stock two medications. What are they?

A

albuterol & epinephrine

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18
Q

What drugs can be stored on-site at custodial care facilities that do not have a 24/7 on-site nurse?

A

TB testing solution
vaccines
naloxone

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19
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Can you reuse a drug that’s been dispensed?

A

Yes - in ONE circumstance

(16.19.4.11.E)

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20
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What can an RPh intern do that a tech CANNOT do (list all that apply):

A. Transcribe verbal orders
B. Counsel a patient on a refill
C. Consult a patient for an OTC medication
D. Verbally communicate with a patient about a change in drug therapy
E. Consult a prescriber regarding a patient prescription
F. Evaluate clinical data in patient EHR
G. Supervise other technicians
H. Vaccinations
I. Verify a patient’s ID to release a controlled substance

A

A, C, E, F

D: only RPh, unless gene

B: techs can counsel on refills, but not 1st Rx
I: any pharm employee!

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21
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T/F: Even when an intern performs the final check on a medication, an RPh still assumes responsibility for any filled Rx.

A

False

an intern CANNOT perform a final check

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22
Q

Which of the following is true:
A. An RPh should use professional judgment to decide whether or not to review a PMP report before dispensing an opioid, but they don’t have to review it.
B. An RPh must review a PMP report covering at least 1 year if a patient appears currently intoxicated; they receive an Rx for an unfamiliar patient; or they receive an initial Rx for a long-acting opioid formulation
C. both
D. neither

A

C

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23
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How long should any PMP report cover?

A

1 year

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24
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What patients, if any, are exempt from the PMP reviewing requirements?

A

LTCF patients & terminally ill

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25
Q

If more than 50% of a pharmacy’s Rx are filled by mail, what is their minimum availability?

A

60 hrs/week & 6 days/wk

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26
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What instances should a PhC run a PMP report?

A

1) before the 1st new Rx of a C II-IV written for >4 days’ supply
2) a gap in continuous Rx for a CS of >= 30 days

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27
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How often should a PhC run a PMP report- does it vary depending on the controlled substance?

A

Yes, it varies:
-continuous use of opioid, benzo, or Soma (carisoprodol): q 3 months
-continuous use of CS II-IV that isn’t one of those 3: q 6 months

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27
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How soon after filling a controlled substance Rx does a pharmacist need to report it to PMP

A

within 1 business day

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28
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How soon after a day of no filled controlled substances do you need to report to PMP

A

within 1 business day

must send ‘zero report’ for days w/ no CS dispensed

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28
Q

When, if ever, would a PhC not have to run a PMP for an opioid Rx?

A

If the patient is in a nursing facility or hospice care

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29
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How soon after finding an error in PMP reporting do you have to fix it?

A

5 days

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30
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Under what circumstances should clinics, urgent cares, and non-pharmacy institutions need to report to PMP? How soon?

A

If dispensing >12 doses or >72 hr supply- whichever is LESS
Report within 1 business day

31
Q

Can you renew an intern license? If so, why would you?

A

Yes:
- got degree but haven’t completed 1500 intern hours
- still a pharm student (failed a year, etc.)
- failed NAPLEX/MPJE & need to renew until next scheduled exam date
- if board says so

32
Q

When (and how often) can/do you renew an intern license?

A

annually, on or before the last day of September

33
Q

Can you dispense medications at a remote pharmacist DUR site? If so, what is the daily Rx limit?

A

No, you can’t

34
Q

Time limit for PIC to notify NMBOP of new technician employment/termination

A

10 days

35
Q

Time limit for PIC to notify NMBOP of being fired

A

immediately upon notice

36
Q

Minimum sq ft requirements for community pharmacy

A

240 sq ft

(120 if rural + only pharmacy in geographical area; but typically 240, n

37
Q

A community pharmacy has 3 full-time pharmacists. What is the minimum amount of space (in sq ft) they must have as a dedicated compounding counter?

A

24 sq ft

16 sq ft if 1 RPh, 24 if 2+

38
Q

What’s the smallest size (sq ft) a community pharmacy can be? Can any pharmacy be this minimum size, or are there special hoops to jump through?

A

120 sq ft, must fill out annual waiver

most = 240. 120 = for rural area pharmacies

minimum for most pharmacies = 240 sq ft
minimum for rural area, w/ no other pharmacy in the same geographical area = 120 sq ft, and must fill out special waiver subject to annual review

39
Q

How often must a pharmaCY license be renewed

A

annually

40
Q

Time limit for community pharmacy PIC to notify NMBOP of new RPh employment

A

10 days

41
Q

The time limit to notify NMBOP of (personal) change of address for a CPhT is ____, a pharmacy intern is _____, and a pharmacist is _____

A

10 days, 10 days, 10 days

42
Q

True/False: If a pharmacy is closing, their requirements are that they must:
1) notify the public at least 30 days prior to their final day of service via signs in the pharmacy, and
2) state where patient records are being stored/transferred.

A

Fals

1 & 2 are correct- but MUST also notify public via other method (ex: tv)

43
Q

True/False: Once a pharmacy is licensed/approved by NMBOP, they are allowed to dispense medications and receive patients’ Rx/OTC meds for destruction.

A

False: pharmacy license does not grant permission to receive meds for destruction. You have to present a procedure to NMBOP & have it approved first.

Procedure must include:
- secure/enclosed collection
- description of receiving area within sight of pharmacy staff
- safe & secure directions for disposal
- name of disposal company licensed for destruction
- frequency of collection
- record keeping

44
Q

What can a pharmacy NOT take back, if anything, through a collection/disposal program?

A

needles
thermometers
bloody/infectious waste
personal care products
if not authorized, cannot take controls
hydrogen peroxide
empty containers
business waste

45
Q

Your pharmacy gets set on fire. How soon do you need to notify NMBOP?

A

Immediately

46
Q

How soon after a pharmacy stops operating should you return the permit to the board?

A

Immediately

47
Q

T/F: Pharmacy interns, but not pharmacy technicians, can label medications.

A

True

restricted to RPh & interns (NMAC 16.19.6.18)

48
Q

When does a pharmaCY license expire, if not renewed?

A

December 31st

49
Q

How long should you store electronic prescription data?

A

10 years

(if scanned paper Rx: keep paper for 3 years & the scan for 10 years)

50
Q

How long must a paper Rx for a controlled substance stay on the pharmacy premises?

A

2 years from date of dispensing

51
Q

How long should a paper Rx for a non-controlled substance stay on the pharmacy premises?

A

120 days from date of dispensing

52
Q

T/F: A controlled substance prescription CAN be transferred

A

True, but limitations apply

53
Q

T/F: An out-of-state pharmacy needs both a DEA registration and registration with NMBOP to be able to deliver controlled substances to NM residents

A

True

54
Q

So after your pharmacy was set on fire and you immediately told NMBOP, how do you deal with the meds that caught fire?

A

Dispose of them; heat denaturing

55
Q

If you made an ‘Rx adaptation’ to meet prescriber’s intent, how soon do you have to notify them?

A

24 hours

MUST document ‘Rx adaptation’

56
Q

T/F: If an RPh is registered to dispense controls, they are allowed to distribute medications to another practitioner for them to dispense as long as the total # of dosage units of controls distributed this way in the past 12 months does not exceed 10% of the total number of dosage units of all controls distributed by the pharmacy

A

False

does not exceed FIVE percent

57
Q

When a business gets a new owner and ownership of controls is transferred, the ________ (new/old) owner is responsible for order accuracy and the ____ (new/old) owner is responsible for order custody.

A

old, new

58
Q

When a business gets a new owner and ownership of controls is transferred, the ________ (new/old) owner is responsible for order maintenance and the ____ (new/old) owner is responsible for order custody.

A

new, new

59
Q

What 4 things cannot be changed by an RPh on a C-II Rx?

A

patient name, prescriber, drug, ‘do not fill before’ date

unless it’s a brand/generic substitution- then could change

60
Q

As of 4/1/2021, all controlled substance Rx must be electronically transmitted, EXCEPT (select all that apply):

A. Patients in a SNF or hospice
B. Rx for an animal by a veterinarian
C. Rx dispensed by the IHS
D. Rx with super long, complicated directions
E. Rx for compounded controlled substance
F. Rx in an emergency
G. Rx dispensed at a military base

A

all of the above!

also pub health emerg., during tech failure, the VA

61
Q

What is the maximum days’ supply for a new C III-V opiate Rx ordered by telephone?

A

10 days

62
Q

What is the maximum number of refills for a new C III-V opiate Rx ordered by telephone?

A

ZERO

for NEW rx. if history, can be refilled.

63
Q

What form do you submit for theft or significant loss of controlled substances?

A

Form 106

64
Q

What form do you submit for destruction of controlled substances?

A

Form 41

65
Q

What can naturopathic doctors NOT prescribe (select all that apply)
I. opiates & benzos
II. any controlled substance
III. lacosamide
IV. carisoprodol
V. alprazolam

A

I and IV

can only do C III-V, minus opiates/benzos/Soma

66
Q

Select all of the facility requirements for pharmacies:
I. At least 240 square feet
II. Lit at 80-150 foot candles
III. minimum 100 square feet dedicated to CSPs (if compounding CSPs in practice)
IV. minimum counter height 36”

A

I, II, III

67
Q

Can you compound drugs at a remote pharmacy site?

A

no

68
Q

How often must an RPh do inventory at a remote pharmacy?

  1. Annually
  2. Once per quarter
  3. Monthly
  4. Every 90 days
A
  1. Monthly
69
Q

How many telepharmacies can a pharmacist supervise indirectly?

A

4

70
Q

True or False: A remote pharmacy needs its own separate pharmacy license from the hub pharmacy, but does not need to have the same owner as long as they have a contracted agreement outlining the responsibilities of each pharmacy.

A

True

71
Q

True or false: If the executive director decides a state of emergency still exists, you can renew an emergency temporary license after the initial period of 3 months.

A

False

only because they’re good for SIX months. you CAN renew!

72
Q

Which of the following must be on the application for an emergency temporary license? select all that apply:
I. Applicant name and address
II. Applicant phone number
III. The name of the PIC of the sponsoring pharmacy and their license number
IV. PIC phone number OR phone number of sponsoring pharmacy
V. Name and license number of sponsoring pharmacy
VI. Letter from pharmacist’s original state of licensure stating their license is in good standing

A

I, II, III, V

pharmacist must have active license but VI isn’t part of the process

73
Q

The BUDs for compounded preparations are (assuming no ingredients expire earlier):
Oral, non-aqueous:
Oral, aqueous (water-based):
Topical, aqueous:

A

6 months, 14 days, 30 days

74
Q

True or False: A pharmacist’s PMP delegate can be a pharmacy technicinan.

A

True

can only be intern or tech

75
Q

True or False: Pharmacists in New Mexico can get prescriptive authority to dispense oral contraceptives, but not emergency contraceptives.

A

True

‘exclude any device intended to prevent pregnancy AFTER intercourse’

76
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A