39 Questions
According to Massachusetts Pharmacy Regulation, how many members are appointed to the Board of Registration in pharmacy?
13
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for being a member of the Massachusetts Pharmacy Board?
Conviction of a felony
How many pharmacists are included in the 13 Board Members of the Massachusetts Pharmacy Board?
8
Which type of program is identified by the code '03' in ACPE course numbering?
Pharmacy Law
How many contact hours must a pharmacist devote to the area of sterile compounding if they are overseeing or engaged in the practice of sterile compounding?
5 hours
What is the maximum number of contact hours a pharmacist can earn in a day?
8 hours
What is the general ratio of technicians to pharmacists?
2:1
Under what conditions may the technician to pharmacist ratio increase to 3:1?
If one of the support personnel is an intern or a certified pharmacy technician
Under what conditions may the technician to pharmacist ratio increase to 4:1?
If 2 are CPhT or 2 are interns
Which of the following personnel are not included in the technician to pharmacist ratios?
All of the above
Under what circumstances can a pharmacist directly supervise up to 4 interns at one time?
If the interns are not engaged in filling/dispensing prescriptions
What duties can a certified pharmacy technician perform with the approval of the pharmacist on duty?
Request and accept refill authorizations
What is the direct responsibility of a pharmacist when it comes to the accountability and security of Schedule II controlled substances?
Handling and security
Which of the following is a requirement for a pharmacist to be registered in Massachusetts?
Earning a qualifying degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college/school of pharmacy
Which of the following is true regarding licensure by reciprocity in Massachusetts?
Applicants must have a degree of competency equal to that required of Massachusetts
Which of the following statements about telepharmacy is NOT true?
Telepharmacy allows for the filling and dispensing of prescriptions without a pharmacist on site
Which of the following is true regarding the administration of vaccinations by pharmacy personnel in Massachusetts?
Pharmacy technicians have additional requirements compared to pharmacists and interns for administering vaccines
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for proper storage of refrigerated and frozen medications?
A unit that contains a freezer component within the refrigerator space is recommended to save space
What is the duty of a pharmacy according to 247 CMR 6.14?
To report within 15 business days the improper dispensing of a prescription drug that results in serious injury or death
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an Automated Pharmacy System (APS)?
Be secure and monitored via pharmacist surveillance
What is the purpose of an Automated Dispensing Device (ADD) in healthcare facilities?
To store and dispense drugs and devices to healthcare professionals near the point of care
Pharmacists in Massachusetts must complete a minimum of 20 contact hours of continuing education each calendar year
True
Pharmacists overseeing or directly engaged with complex non-sterile compounding must devote at least 3 of the 20 contact hours to the area of complex non-sterile compounding
True
No more than 15 hours of continuing education per calendar year can be done via home study or other mediated instruction
True
Pharmacists must complete at least 2 contact hours per year in pharmacy law
True
Pharmacists who oversee or are engaged in administration of vaccines must complete at least 1 contact hour of immunization training per calendar year
False
A registrant may earn more than 8 hours of CE per day
False
ACPE, CME category 1, and Board Approved programs are accepted as types of contact hours
True
Contact hours may be carried over for one calendar year to another
False
Pharmacy interns may receive up to ______ hours of credit per day
12
A pharmacy technician trainee must be at least ______ years of age
16
A pharmacist who is a board approved instructor may only receive CE credit for the course taught ______ time per year
one
A registered pharmacist who is enrolled in a post-graduate program approved by the board shall be awarded contact hours with each completed course if the course covers one or more of the following topics: pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice, and pharmacy ______
law
Pharmacists may compound Schedule VI emergency medications for ______ office use
veterinary
Pharmacy personnel may only administer vaccinations to individuals who are ______ years and older
5
Pharmacy Interns must have completed ______ hours of board approved pharmacy internship experience
1500
An automated patient-facing device that performs operations or activities other than compounding or administration is called an ______.
Automated Pharmacy System
A mechanical system designed for use in healthcare facilities allowing for computer controlled storage and dispensing of drugs and devices to health care professionals near the point of care is called an ______.
Automated Dispensing Device
A licensed pharmacist who signs the application for pharmacy permit and assumes full legal responsibility for operation of the pharmacy is referred to as the ______.
individual pharmacist
Test your knowledge on pharmacy staffing ratios and learn about the guidelines for technician to pharmacist ratios. Find out when the ratios may increase and which support personnel are included.
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