NC MPJE Flashcards

1
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Composition of NC Board of Pharmacy

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6 members (all NC residents): 5 RPhs, 1 public representative

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2
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How are members of BOP selected

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RPhs elected by pharmacists (must have 10 person petition or be appointed by board)
Public rep appointed by governor (cannot be healthcare provider)

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3
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What type of authority does BOP have?

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Injunctive - can prevent person from practicing or pharmacy from operating

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4
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Types of suspension imposed by Board

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  1. Active - Rph does not practice during specified amt of time
  2. Stayed - “probation,” must not violate any laws during specified amount of time, but allowed to practice
  3. Summary - immediate suspension of license before hearing occurs
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5
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After revocation from board, how long must someone wait to make a petition?

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At least 5 years from effective date (unless <5 years, then must wait until suspension is over)

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6
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If board denies application, how long until application can be submitted again?

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2 years

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7
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Hours of practical experience required for NC Pharmacy license

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1500 (must be registered intern)
If earning from employment, intern must notify board first

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8
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Reciprocity licensing requirements for out of practice pharmacists

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Up to 2 years: 15 hours of CE for each year (5 live), plus MPJE
2-5 years: 500 internship hours, 15 hours CE each year (5 live), MPJE
5+ years: 1500 internship hours, take/pass NAPLEX and MPJE

Doesn’t apply those continuously licensed as RPh in another state for at least 2 years prior to NC application

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9
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RPh Renewal Requirements (expiration and CE)

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Expire 12/31 annually (60 day grace period)
15 hours CE yearly (5 live) (can earn 5 hours for 160 hours of precepting student from NC school)
Fee

If licensed by exam, do not need CE for first renewal

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10
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How many days to notify board of name/address/employment change

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30 days

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11
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How much does a pharmacist manager need to be present?

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1/2 hours pharmacy is opened or 32 hours per week (whichever is less)

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12
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How long can an RPh serve as temporary PM?

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90 days

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13
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How many hours does a temporary PM need to be on site?

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20 hours per week

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14
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Inventory count requirement for change of ownership or PM

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All controlled substances within 10 days

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15
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NC law requirements for documenting med errors

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Pharmacy must maintain documentation of any med error leading to physician/ED visit, hospitalization, fatality

Report to board within 14 days if fatality

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16
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Timeframe for returning pharmacy permit after closure

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10 days

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17
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Does a pharmacist at an out-of-state pharmacy mailing to NC patient need to be licensed in NC?

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No, they must be licensed in state where dispensing occurs
Pharmacy must have NC permit

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18
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What type of permit allows an assistant PM?

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Limited service permit

19
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How many permits may a PM serve at any given time?

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Multiple limited service permits (if PM on full service permit, only 1)

One full service permit

20
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How long may a limited service permit have a temporary PM or Assistant PM after previous PM leaves?

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90 days

21
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How often does a PM or assistant PM need to perform an in-person visit for limited service permits?

A

Aux med inventory/automated dispensing device/direct to pt delivery system - once per year

Dispensing by NP or PA/County health dept or other govt entities with RN dispensing - once weekly

22
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How much must a PM be present for limited service permit?

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half the hours of pharmacy hours or 20 hours, whichever is less (this is for sites where people are dispensing medications, not for direct to patient/automated)

23
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When is a pharmacy permit considered lapsed?

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March 1st
(After 31st, pharmacy will close and must re=apply)

24
Q

What licenses must be posted in pharmacy business?

A

PM licenses
Permits
Renewals

(others must be readily available only)

25
Q

Extra labeling requirement for mail-order pharmacies

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toll-free telephone service for consultation (during regular hours, min 6 days, min 40 hours)

26
Q

Is a new pharmacy permit required for <50% ownership change?

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No, PM must notify BOP

27
Q

When does a pharmacy need to be “re-registered”?

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Change in address, changes in percentages of ownership between existing partners

28
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Non-certified technician requirements

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HS diploma or equivalent (or enrolled in program for one)

Must complete required training program from PM within 180 days of employment

29
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Technician: pharmacist ratio

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2:1
RPh can petition to increase, but any additional must be certified

30
Q

Pharmacy intern registrations are valid until _________

A

September 1st

31
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When does an intern need to notify board if they are no longer eligible?

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5 calendar days

32
Q

How long may a permit holder require a pharmacist to work?

A

12 continuous hours

> 6 continuous hours, allowed to take 30 min meal break and additional 15 min break

33
Q

How long may pharmacy remain open without pharmacist present?

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90 minutes (RPh must be present at open/close)

34
Q

What schedule is marijuana in North Carolina?

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NC law CVI
(Federal law CI)

35
Q

What is schedule VI?

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No currently accepted medical use with low potential for abuse and psychic/physio dependence; may be distributed only for science/research

ex: marijuana, THCs, hemp extract (can be used by epileptics but must be acquired out of NC)

36
Q

What form is DEA Certificate of Registration?

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DEA Form 223

37
Q

How often must dispensers and practitioners renew DEA license?

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Every 3 years

38
Q

What form is DEA disposal/destruction?

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DEA form 41

39
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What form is DEA loss?

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DEA form 106

40
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What form is DEA dispenser registration?

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DEA form 224

41
Q

Difference between DEA form 224a and 224b

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224a - renewal for dispensers
2224b - renewal for chain pharmacy

42
Q

What DEA form for methadone clinics?

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DEA form 363

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