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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

7 members
4 years

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2
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How many public members (non-pharmacists) and how many pharmacist members serve on the board of pharmacy?

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1 public member (non-pharmacist) and 6 pharmacists

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

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Kansas 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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18 years

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5
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What exams are required for new graduate 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 residential address or email address?

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Within 30 days of change

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What are the 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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30 hours of ACPE- or Board-approved CPE every two years.

Certificates of completion for CPE not reported to CPE Monitor must be submitted to Board within 30 days.

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8
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How often is the pharmacist license renewed?

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Every other year (biennial) by June 30 at 11:59 pm of the renewal year

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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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  • Applicant must complete “Pharmacist Reinstatement” application and submit to the Board office
  • If license has been expired >3 years, applicant must retake the MPJE. submit proof of CE completion during the expired period, and pay renewal and late fees.
  • If license has been expired and applicant has not been practicing pharmacy in the past 5 years, the applicant must retake and pass the NAPLEX
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10
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Are there any special requirements to become a nuclear pharmacist, consultant pharmacist or other specialty pharmacist?

A

No

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11
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What are the requirements to serve as a pharmacist preceptor?

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1) Have at least 2 years of experience actively working as a pharmacist

2) Email the board of pharmacy to apply

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12
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Do individuals need to submit fingerprints to register as an intern?

A

Yes

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13
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Are interns required to have a criminal background check?

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Yes

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14
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When does an intern license expire?

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6 years from the date of issue

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15
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How many intern hours are required?

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1,740 hours

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16
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What is the ratio of interns for each pharmacist in a community/hospital setting?

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2 interns to 1 pharmacist

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17
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Are there permitted conditions in which the number of interns per pharmacist can increase?

A

No

18
Q

What is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician?

A

There is no minimum age requirement

19
Q

Do technicians have to be licensed or registered?

A

Technicians do not need to be licensed, but they must register with the board of pharmacy

20
Q

What exams or certifications are required for all technicians?

A

Beginning July 1, 2017, all newly registered pharmacy technicians must have PTCB or ExCPT certification prior to their first renewal. Does not apply to technicians registered before July 1, 2017.

21
Q

Are there different levels of pharmacy technicians based on certification or training?

A

No

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

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1 pharmacist to 4 pharmacy technicians

A pharmacist shall not supervise at any time more than two pharmacy technicians who have not passed a certification examination approved by the board.

23
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Are there permitted conditions in which the number of technicians per pharmacist can increase?

A

No

24
Q

What are the requirements for pharmacy staff identification badges?

A
  • Pharmacists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy interns must wear a visible nametag while performing pharmacist functions in a pharmacy
  • Pharmacy technicians shall wear a name badge or similar identification with the pharmacy technician’s name and designation.
25
Q

What organization operates the impaired pharmacist recovery program?

A

The Kansas Pharmacists Recovery Network (KsPRN)

26
Q

What healthcare professionals can enroll in the state’s impaired pharmacist recovery program?

A

Pharmacists and pharmacy interns

27
Q

Can a healthcare professional self-enroll in the impaired pharmacist recovery program?

A

Yes

28
Q

Are non-resident pharmacies required to provide a toll-free telephone number for consultation on the prescription container labeling?

A

Yes

29
Q

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

A

No, but nonresident pharmacies must maintain an incoming toll-free telephone number for use by Kansas customers to facilitate personal communication with a pharmacist with access to patient records.

The service must be available during normal business hours for at least 40 hours and 6 days per week.

30
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Does the board require a specific inspection/assessment form to be used by pharmacists?

A

No

31
Q

If specified, do the licenses need to be the original, or is a photocopy or printed copy acceptable?

A

Original must be displayed conspicuously

32
Q

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

A

Each facility at which prescription-only drugs are stored or handled must be clean with adequate lighting, ventilation, temperature, sanitation, humidity, space, equipment and security conditions.

Compounding areas need to be clean and have a hot and cold water sink and refrigerator that can maintain temperature.

33
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What are the advertising limitations or signage requirements for pharmacies?

A

Cannot be false or misleading

34
Q

Within how many days must a change of pharmacy ownership or location be reported to the Board?

A

Within 5 days of change

35
Q

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

A

Within 5 days after termination of operations at that location.

36
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Within how many days must a pharmacy notify the board that there has been a change in the pharmacist-in-charge?

A
  • Outgoing PIC must notify the Board of Pharmacy within 5 days of resignation.
  • Use PIC Change Form BA-50
37
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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)?

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1) Drugs maintained under control of pharmacist-in-charge of partnering pharmacy

2) Pharmaceutical services committee shall be responsible for limiting the type and quantity of controlled substances placed in each kit

3) Administration of controlled substances in the kit shall be in compliance with the controlled substance act.

4) Consultant pharmacist shall be responsible for developing procedures, proper control and accountability for the kit, shall maintain records, and periodically conduct physical inventories.

38
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Are there permissible pharmacist breaks or a maximum break duration?

A

Not addressed in Kansas law

39
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During a pharmacist break, does a sign need to be posted that the pharmacist is not on duty?

A

Not addressed in Kansas law

40
Q

What intern/technician functions can be done without the presence of a pharmacist?

A

Not addressed in Kansas law

41
Q

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

A

No

42
Q

Are there any limitations on drive-up windows?

A

No

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