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Pharmacy Operations Flashcards

1
Q

How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, and how long is each term of service?

A

9 members

The appointment is for up to 7 years or until their successors have qualified.

Members are not eligible for reappointment.

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How many non-pharmacist and pharmacist members serve on the board of pharmacy?

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2 non-pharmacists (1 consumer member and 1 registered pharmacy technician) and 7 pharmacists

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3
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What is the name of the agency that issues pharmacist licenses?

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Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

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4
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What is the minimum age to become a licensed pharmacist?

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21 years

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5
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What exams are required for pharmacist licensure?

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NAPLEX and MPJE

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6
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How long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a change in name, home address or employer?

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Name: 30 days
Home address (permanent residence): immediately
Employer: immediately

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7
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How often is the pharmacist license renewed?

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Every two years, beginning on the date the license is initially granted.

Every two years is sometimes referred to as biennial or every other year.

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What are the continuing pharmaceutical education (CPE) requirements for pharmacists (e.g., how many hours per renewal period, how long is the renewal period, are live hours required, any specific CPE topic requirements)?

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Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of CPE every 2 years for license renewal. No carry-over of credit is allowed. 15 hours must be obtained through live contact programming.

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9
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If a pharmacist’s license lapses, what action can be taken to reinstate the license?

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If the license has been inactive, delinquent, suspended or revoked for < 1 year, the pharmacist must:

1) Provide written notice to the board requesting an active license

2) Satisfy all past due CPE as required by the board; and

3) Pay all cumulative license renewal fees and any applicable penalty fees for the period during which the license was inactive

If it has been 1-5 consecutive years, the above must be completed, plus a period of pharmacy internship (hours depend on the length of time the license was not active) and completion of MPJE.

If it has been > 5 consecutive years, the above must be completed plus the NAPLEX.

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10
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Are there any requirements to become a nuclear pharmacist?

A

No

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11
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Are preceptors required to register with the state board?

A

No

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12
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Do interns need to submit fingerprints to the board of pharmacy?

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No

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13
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Are interns required to have a criminal background check?

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No

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14
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When does an intern license expire?

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Tennessee does not license or register interns. This includes foreign graduates.

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15
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How many intern hours are required?

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1,700 hours

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16
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What type of intern hours are required?

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1,700 hours must be acquired while enrolled in pharmacy programs through projects or programs structured by the college or school of pharmacy. Foreign pharmacy graduates must complete 500 hours in the state of Tennessee within 6 consecutive months.

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17
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Is there a maximum pharmacist-intern supervision ratio?

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No

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18
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Do technicians have to be licensed or registered with the board of pharmacy?

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They must be registered, but not licensed

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19
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Are exams or certifications required for all technicians?

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No

20
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What is the higher-level designation for pharmacy technicians, and what training or examination is required for this designation?

A

Certified pharmacy technician; obtain certification from a certification program that is recognized by the board.

21
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What activities are non-certified technicians allowed to do (e.g., filling, taking verbal prescriptions)?

A

Tasks associated with the preparation and dispensing process except those that must be personally performed by a pharmacist or pharmacy intern.

22
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What is the standard ratio of technicians for each pharmacist in a community/hospital setting?

A

1 pharmacist to 2 pharmacy technicians

23
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During what conditions can the number of technicians per pharmacist increase?

A

The pharmacist in charge may increase the ratio to 4 technicians per 1 pharmacist only if the additional 2 technicians are certified. The pharmacist in charge may request a modification of these ratios from the Board in writing and the modified ratios may not be implemented until the written request is approved by the Board.

24
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What are the requirements for pharmacy staff identification badges?

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Pharmacists, interns and technicians must wear identification showing their name and title. A technician badge must include if they are a certified pharmacy technician or a pharmacy technician. A technician-in-training must wear a school-issued identification badge.

25
Q

What organization operates the impaired pharmacist recovery program?

A

Tennessee Pharmacists Association with support by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

26
Q

Who can enroll in the pharmacist recovery program, and can participants self-enroll?

A

Pharmacists, pharmacy student interns and pharmacy technicians.

Yes, participants can self-enroll.

27
Q

Is a mail-order pharmacy’s toll-free number required to be listed on the prescription container labeling?

A

Yes

28
Q

Are mail-order pharmacies required to be open for a defined number of days and hours per week?

A

No, but a pharmacist must be accessible via a toll-free number not less than six days per week, for a minimum of 40 hours a week.

29
Q

What is the name of the inspection or assessment form/s used by pharmacists?

A

Basic Compliance Assessment Instrument

30
Q

Is a pharmacy inspection or assessment form required to be completed?

A

The Basic Compliance Assessment Instrument form is not required but is a tool used by pharmacists to prepare for inspections.

31
Q

At a long-term care pharmacy practice site, how often does the pharmacist-in-charge need to document inspections of drugs, devices and related materials?

A

At least quarterly

32
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In a hospital, how often must inspections be done of all drugs, devices and related materials kept at nursing stations, surgery, delivery rooms, emergency rooms, clinics, and any other area of the facility?

A

Monthly

33
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Are licenses required to be displayed in public view?

A

The pharmacist must display their license and registration at their primary practice site unless it is an institutional pharmacy, in which case, the license and certificate of registration shall be maintained at the site.

34
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Do the licenses displayed for public view need to be the originals or is a photocopy or printed copy acceptable?

A

Not addressed in Tennessee law

35
Q

What are the space and/or equipment requirements for a pharmacy (e.g., pharmacy size, hot/cold water, compounding equipment, references)?

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  1. Necessary counters and storage space
  2. A representative stock of prescription drugs and devices and related materials sufficient to compound and dispense
  3. Apparatus and equipment needed to compound and dispense
  4. Must occupy a space of not less than 180 square feet
  5. Hot and cold running water and immediate area refrigeration
  6. Physical barrier sufficient to protect against unauthorized entry
  7. Adequate reference library (printed or electronic) consistent with its scope of practice
  8. A current edition of the Tennessee pharmacy Laws issued by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
36
Q

Are there any advertising limitations or signage requirements for pharmacies?

A

No

37
Q

Within how many days must a change of pharmacy address, phone number or name be reported to the board?

A

Within 30 days.

38
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Within how many days must pharmacy closures be reported to the board?

A

The pharmacist-in-charge shall notify the board immediately in the event of termination of business.

Pharmacies should notify the DEA at least 14 days in advance of closing. The state license and a letter with closing details should be mailed to the board of pharmacy as soon as possible after closing.

39
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How soon must a pharmacy notify the board that there has been a change in the pharmacist-in-charge?

A

The board must be notified immediately.

40
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What requirements are there for emergency kits in long-term care facilities or other institutional facilities (e.g., who refills the kit, what time frame must the kit be filled)?

A

The contents of the emergency kit are determined by the pharmacist-in-charge. The kits must be stored in a secured area and have a list of the drug name, strength and quantity. When the emergency kit is opened, the pharmacy practice site must restock and reseal within a reasonable amount of time.

41
Q

What are the regulations for pharmacist breaks or the maximum break duration?

A

A pharmacist is allowed one temporary absence for a period not exceeding 1 hour per day. During the absence of the pharmacist, the pharmacy must be closed off by a physical barrier from floor to ceiling.

42
Q

During a pharmacist break, does a sign need to be posted that the pharmacist is not on duty?

A

Yes; a sign that says “pharmacist not on duty” must be clearly displayed in the pharmacy.

43
Q

What intern/technician functions cannot be done without the presence of a pharmacist?

A

Prescriptions cannot be compounded or dispensed in the absence of a pharmacist.

44
Q

Are there any limitations on medication delivery (by couriers, pharmacy employees or by kiosk)?

A

No (not addressed in the state law)

45
Q

Are there any limitations on drive-up windows?

A

No (not addressed in the state law)

MPJE Tennessee (7 decks)

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