Pharmacy Law - Module 1 Flashcards
Laws may be generally regarded as _____________________________, applying to all persons within their jurisdiction, commanding what is right, prohibiting what is wrong and ______________________.
requirements for human conduct
imposing penalties for violations
T or F a law is more than a collection of mandates and prohibitions
T
Law is a ______ through which people in society resolve their disputes and problems in a awy that does not involve force and consistently yields results that are acceptable to most of society
framework
T or F a law is a socially prescribed process through which people declare their collective will and express norms and values
T
What are the three E’s in the pharmacy practice?
Education
Examination/Evaluation
Experience
A week is considered a ___ day period
7
A month is equal to ____ hours
173
Graduates from ACPE accredited programs or CCAPP accredited programs must submit documentation of completion ________ of approved internship according to the requirements listed under Experience Requirements
of 6 months - 1040 hours
Graduates form non accredited programs, including foreign graduates must have a ___________ and submit documentation of completion of __________ of approved internship
passing score on the NAPLEX
12 months - 2080 hours
T or F internships completed in another state may be accepted as long as the intern meets all requirements to practice pharmacy and is authorized to do so by that States Board of Pharmacy
T
T or F foreign graduate internship experience does not need to be reviewed and approved by the NYS Education Department before MPJE
False, it does need to be reviewed and approved
An intern permit is required for all students involved in ______________________ while practicing as an intern under the _____________________________________
advanced practice rotations
supervision of a licensed pharmacist
PharmD graduates are deemed to have completed at least ______ intern hours
1500
The expanded pharmacists scope of practice include both ___ and ____
immunization authority
test to treat programs
What does a test to treat program entail
pharmacist increasing involvement in test to treat initiatives such as testing patients for conditions like covid, flu and prescribing antiviral medications on the spot
improving access to care
What does immunization authority entail for pharmacists in NY
administration of vaccines
Pharmacists have prescriptive authority for
hormonal contraceptives
emergency prescription refills
T or F NYS allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptives without a physicians prescription under standing order
True
What is the aim of pharmacists being able to prescribe contraceptives?
to improve access to reproductive health services
Pharmacists can provide emergency refills of certain medication such as _____for _______ without prescriber authorization, ensuring patients do not interrupt treatment
insulin
chronic conditions
T or F Pharmacists cannot dispense naloxone without a prescription under a standing order
F, pharmacists in NYS can without a prescription
part of the states efforts to combat the opiod epidemic
Are pharmacists involved in opiod stewardship programs?
Yes
What does telepharmacy allow?
Allow pharmacists to provide remote consultations, medication therapy management, and patient education mainly in underserved areas
MTM stands for
medication therapy management
what is the e prescribing mandates?
NYS requires all prescriptions to be transmitted electronically
to improve accuracy and reduce prescription drug abuse
T or F E prescribing mandates includes controlled substances
T
What does CPA stand for
Collaborative Practice Agreements
Why do pharmacists enter into CPAs with physicians?
Allows them to manage medications for chronic conditions such as diabetes, HTN, and asthma
T or F collaborative approaches with physicians and pharmacists improves patient outcomes and reduces healthcare costs
T
T or F there are some pharmacist led clinics in NYS for MTM
T
In pharmacist led clinics pharmacists conduct
comprehensive medication reviews
T or F Pharmacists are not allowed to dispense medical marijuana to qualified patients
F, NYS has expanded its medical cannabis program allowing pharmacists to dispense medical marijuana
pharmacists play a key role in educating patients about dosing, administration and ____
potential side effects
Pharmacists are increasingly involved in ensuring safe use and providing guidance on potential drug interactions with the legalization of ____
recreational cannabis
PBM stands for
PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER
why has NYS implemented stricter regulations on PBMS
to increase transparency in drug pricing and reduce out of pocket costs for patients
AMMO stands for
anti mandatory mail order
T or F Pharmacists are allowed to inform patients about lower cost medication options including generics or cash prices without fear or retaliation from PBMs
T
which laws allow pharmacist to inform patients about lower medication options
anti gag clause laws
anti mandatory mail order laws
How do pharmacists in NYS play a role in HIV and PrEP access?
role in expanding access to PrEP
they can prescribe and dispense PrEP under a standing order
What is the role of pharmacists in smoking cessation programs?
actively involved in smoking cessation programs - counseling, meds prescribing like nicotine replacement therapy and varenicline
a self administered hormonal contraceptive is a medication or device that is approved by _______ to prevent pregnancy by using hormones to regulate or prevent ovulation
FDA
Pharmacists were determined to be able to administer the RSV vaccine in
August 2023
ACIP stands for
Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices
S.688/A/807 requires insurance companies and policies to provide coverage for ______ if they provide coverage for any prescription drugs
PrEP and PEP
what is the Medication Synchronization Bill?
a medical synchronization program that allows an individual to refill multiple prescriptions at the same time, by the DOH and MMC
MPJE stands for
Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination
NABP stands for
National Association of Baords of Pharmacy
who administers the NAPLEX and MCPJE
NABP
the ____ accredits and inspects pharmacies
NABP
what does the long acting injection bill entail
improving antipsychotics medications, used to treat mental health and substance use disorders
authorizes licensed pharmacists to administer long lasting, injectable antipsychotic medications to adults with prescription from a licensed prescriber
T or F federal decisions to limit access to abortion will impact NYS abortion laws
F, abortion has been legal in the state three years before Roe v wade, therefore it is codified in NYS law
The modification to the REMs for mifepristone enables pharmacies to become certified to dispense FDA approved drug with a prescription as long as they
comply with the certification requirements
to become certified to dispense mifepristone pharmacies must :
1 - be able to receive prescriber agreement forms by email and fax
2- ship mifepristone using as hipping service that provides tracking info
3 - designate an authorized rep to carry out the certification process on behalf of the pharmacy
4 - ensure the authorized rep oversees the implementation and compliance with the mifepriston rems program which includes other req
Non patients specific prescribing and dispensing of naloxone is explicitly authorized in public health law section
3309 3b
The new public health law section 3309 - 7 requires that prescribers in _____ to prescribe an opiod antagonist with teh _____ to a particular patient in ____ when risks are present
most settings
first opioid prescription
each year
which risk factors should pharmacists should be aware of before prescribing an opiod antagonist
history of substance use disorder
hgih dose or cumulative prescriptions that result in 90 mg morphine equivalents
concurrent use of opioids
PMP stands for
prescription monitoring program
patients positive for covid seeking paxlovid at state licensed pharmacist locations should bring what to determine eligibility
records lesss than 12 months
list of medications
S6517/A8319 defines
practice of registered pharmacy technicians in hospitals and health systems that improves medication safety by creating competency and training standards for techs
T or F technicians who compound in hospitals and health systems require licensure and registration
T
T or F compounding is required in the pharmacist licensure in NYS
F, no longer in 2022
Senate Bill S4907A
authorizes pharmacists to provide immunizations which are recommended by centers of disease control and prevention to pateitns who are 18 y or older
Pharmacists can provide vaccines and all immunizations including
influenza
pneumococcoal
shingles
meningitis
tetanus
diphtheria
pertussis
covid 19
hep A and B
HPV
measles
mumps
rubella
varicella
since _____ OASH issued guidance authorizing licensed pharmacists to order FDA tests for COVID and serology
2020
under what act can pharmacists test for covvid 19
public readiness and emergency preparedness PREP act
a licensed pharmacist shall be authorized to supervise up to a total of ____ persons who are either unlicensed assisters or pharm tech with a ____
4
ttemporary license
T or F pharm techs can administer COVID 19 vaccines
T
T or F pharm interns licensed can administer immunizations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
T
MEPA stands for
modernizing and ensuring PBM accountability acth
MEPA is
a law that bans spread pricing in medicaid managed care, ensuring fair and transparent reimbursement to pharmacies
Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act ensures
patients can continue to access VOID 19 pandemic related heath services from pharmacists and provides payment for these services
a registered pharmacist who is certified by NYS Education deparment to administer immunizations is authorized to administer immunizing agents to prevent seasonal influenza to patients who are
two years of age or older
how many members are in the house of representatives
435
how many members are in the senate
100
stare decisis means
to abide by decied cases
the essence of the common law system is
recording of judicial opinions and the reliance of courts on those previous opinions
US congress and federal administrative agencies derive their authority to regulate drug distribution from the ______ of the constituition
interstate commerce clause
legal control of pharmacy involves the
constituitoin law
statutory law
administrative law
common law
what is the purpose of administrative case
to protext public health - fines, revocation of license
what is the objective of administrative cases
to discipline pharmacist
what is the objective of civil cases
to compensate the injured party
what is the prupose of civil case
compensate the victim of a wrong done person by another - may be based on common law or statute
what is the objective of criminal case
to deter an undesirable activity, to punish and rehabilitate the wrong doer
what is the purpose of criminal case
the purpose is to punish someone who has commited a crime against the state through violation of a statute
