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What is the purpose of Board of Pharmacy Rule 291.51?
What is the role of the pharmacist-in-charge in a Class B pharmacy?
Who must supervise all personnel involved in preparing and distributing radiopharmaceuticals?
What are the general qualifications for an authorized nuclear pharmacist?
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What must an authorized nuclear pharmacist submit to demonstrate their competency?
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What is the purpose of the Board of Pharmacy Rule 291.52?
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Who is responsible for supervising pharmacy technicians and ensuring the accuracy of their actions?
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What are the training requirements for pharmacy technicians and trainees involved in preparing radioactive preparations?
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What is the maximum authorized nuclear pharmacist to pharmacy technician/trainee ratio?
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What must be included on prescription containers for radiopharmaceuticals?
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Study Notes
- Board of Pharmacy Rule 291.51 sets standards for preparation, labeling, and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals by licensed nuclear pharmacies.
- The purpose is to establish a minimum level of pharmaceutical care to protect patient health and welfare.
- Board of Pharmacy Rule 291.52 defines key terms, including radiopharmaceutical and authorized nuclear pharmacist.
- Board of Pharmacy Rule 291.53 outlines personnel requirements, including the role of the pharmacist-in-charge and authorized nuclear pharmacist.
- The pharmacist-in-charge has various responsibilities, including ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals and maintaining records.
- The owner of a Class B pharmacy is responsible for administrative and operational functions.
- All personnel involved in preparing and distributing radiopharmaceuticals must be under the direct supervision of an authorized nuclear pharmacist.
- General qualifications for an authorized nuclear pharmacist include meeting training and experience standards and being licensed by the Board to practice pharmacy in Texas.
- An authorized nuclear pharmacist must also submit written certification of competency or complete a structured educational program.
- The rules aim to protect the health and welfare of citizens in Texas.
- Class B pharmacies must possess a Texas Department of State Health Services radioactive material license or proof of application for one.
- It is unlawful for a person to provide radioactive drug services unless they are licensed as an authorized nuclear pharmacist or are acting under their direct supervision.
- Authorized nuclear pharmacists are responsible for supervising pharmacy technicians and ensuring the accuracy of their actions.
- Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must meet specific training requirements for compounding sterile and nonsterile preparations, including radioactive preparations.
- Pharmacy technicians and trainees may not perform certain duties that are reserved for authorized nuclear pharmacists.
- The ratio of authorized nuclear pharmacists to pharmacy technicians and trainees cannot exceed 1:3.
- A Class B pharmacy must comply with operational standards related to licensing, environment, prescription dispensing and delivery, and labeling.
- Prescription containers must be appropriate for the drug and labeled with the standard radiation symbol, caution/danger labels, drug name/abbreviation, and unique identification number.
- Immediate inner prescription containers or closures cannot be reused.
- Outer delivery containers may be reused if they are maintained to prevent cross-contamination.
- Guidelines for dispensing radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear pharmacies are outlined.
- The pharmacy must have an authorized nuclear pharmacist.
- The radiopharmaceuticals can only be dispensed with a radioactive prescription drug order.
- The pharmacy must have specific equipment, including a vertical laminar flow hood and dose calibrator.
- The pharmacist must calculate the amount of radioactivity present at the requested calibration date and time due to radioactive decay.
- The pharmacy must have a library of relevant laws and texts.
- Radiopharmaceuticals can only be distributed to authorized users for patient use.
- The pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for the procurement and storage of drugs.
- All drugs must be stored at the proper temperature and in a locked storage area.
- The pharmacy's generator(s) must be stored and eluted in a specific environment.
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Test your knowledge of Board of Pharmacy Rule 291.51 and the requirements for preparing, labeling, and distributing radiopharmaceuticals by licensed nuclear pharmacies. This quiz covers key terms, personnel requirements, and operational standards for Class B pharmacies in Texas. Discover the responsibilities of authorized nuclear pharmacists and the specific equipment and guidelines for dispensing radiopharmaceuticals. Sharpen your skills on pharmaceutical care and protecting patient health and welfare with this informative quiz.
