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Responsibilities of Pharmacy Personnel Flashcards

1
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How many years experience to be PIC?

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2

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2
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Once a new pharmacy permit has been issued how long prior to opening date can drugs be stocked on shelf?

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14 days

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3
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If PIC changes, must take CII through CV inventory (true or false)?

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True

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4
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How many pharmacies can a PIC be in charge of?

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max of 2

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5
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After PIC change how long do you have to get new PIC on pharmacy license?

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14 days

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6
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How long must PIC keep records for?

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2 years

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7
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How frequently must CS inventory be taken?

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Every other year, CII monthly. If new PIC, must do it when they take over.

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8
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When is annual pharmacy permit due?

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April 30

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9
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What is length PIC can have planned absence?

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</= 30 days

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10
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How long can PIC have unplanned absence?

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</= 15 days

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11
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How many hours are required between consecutive shifts?

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6 hours

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12
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How long must tech training documentation be kept?

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2 years

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13
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List what things techs can do

A

-refill auth IF no changes
-data entry of rx info
-stock automated devices
-compound drugs
-prepare labels
-count meds
-accept e transfer of legend drug as long as refill is not an on hold rx

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14
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Can techs administer vaccines?

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Yes must be 3 years and older and have PharmD supervision.

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15
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Pharmacist:tech ratio

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1:4
If an intern is getting required practical experience they are not counted in that ratio. Versus if they are working their job performing tech duties then they are

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16
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What can interns not do that pharmacists can?

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oversee techs

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17
Q

When do pharmacy licenses expire and how frequently?

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Annually on 12/31

18
Q

How much CE is needed to renew pharmacy license?

A

15 CE; 3 hours must be live. Keep records for 2 years.

19
Q

How long does a pharmacist have to let board know about change of name or address?

A

14 days

20
Q

Violating a statute in pharmacy practices is a misdemeanor or felony?

A

Misdemeanor

21
Q

If multiple misdemeanors are seen what could happen?

A

Receive felony which results in automatic suspension of license.

22
Q

Consequences to not complying with CE requirements?

A

$250/year

23
Q

Discipline for unauthorized disclosure of PMP?

A

misdemeanor

24
Q

Discipline for inproper sale of pseudophedrine?

A

Class 1 misdemeanor

25
Q

If action is taken by another state what would VA do?

A

Prehearing consent order (PHCO) would comply with other state’s actions

26
Q

Consequences to single dispensing error to minor/medically compromised/drug with narrow therapeutic index?

A

obtain hours of CE in subject of dispensing errors

27
Q

Consequence of single dispensing error with no patient harm?

A

confidential consent agreement with CE in dispensing areas

28
Q

What steps must a pharmacist take when theft of CS is noted?

A

-notify board IMMEDIATELY; 30 days to give full details –> keep records for two years
-notify DEA in writing in 1 business day; also complete DEA form 106 electronically within 45 days
-complete inventory of all CS immediately

29
Q

How long must a pharmacist work legally to require a 30 min break?

A

6 hours

30
Q

How long can a tech be in a training program as tech before registering with board as tech?

A

9 months

31
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If you are no longer PIC, what do you do with your pharmacy permit?

A

Return to board asap

32
Q

Free clinic pharmacy size

A

240 sq feet

33
Q

Interns or techs can have keys to pharmacy when pharmacist is on duty. True or false

A

True-cannot have access when they are off duty

34
Q

Do remote pharmacy techs need to be registered in VA?

A

Pharmacy technicians at the remote pharmacy shall either be registered in Virginia or possess credentials substantially equivalent to those required for a technician registered in Virginia

35
Q

Techs are allowed to clarify quantity or refills for legend RX. True or false

A

True-as long as there is no change to original rx?

36
Q

Self inspection is required prior to board visit

A

False-strongly encouraged

37
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How long do you have to contest board inspection findings?

A

-14 days to submit documentation contesting
-30 days request conference to discuss with board

38
Q

When does a PIC need to surrender pharmacy permit to the board?

A

-closing of practice
-changes to partnership composition
-PIC gone for more than 30 days
-if you have unexpected absence of 15 days, you need to let board know and obtain new PIC

39
Q

Techs can accept electronic transfers?

A

True

40
Q

Techs can accept CS refill authorizations?

A

Yes CIII-V as long as no changes to rx

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