PHR 915 Block 3 Study Guide Questions With Complete Solutions

Describe the mission of the board of pharmacy. correct answer: "The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy serves the Commonwealth to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare through effective regulation of the practice of pharmacy." Define the composition of the board of pharmacy and describe the process by which the board members are appointed correct answer: -6 members appointed by the governor -5 members must be pharmacists licensed in the state -1 member shall be a citizen at large who is not associated with or financially interested in the practice of pharmacy On the last full calendar year of a members regular term in office, KPhA selects and submits to the governor a list of 5 pharmacists, each with at least 5 years of experience in the practice of pharmacy, is a resident of the state and is in good standing with the board. On or before March 1 of the same year, the society, other pharmacy organizations, or individuals may submit recommendations to the association for its consideration in selecting the list to be submitted. The governor shall, before October 1 of the same year, appoint no more than 2 people from each list so submitted, to take office on January 1. The citizen member shall be appointed by the governor No two members can reside in the same county Summarize the duties and powers of the board of pharmacy correct answer: -promulgate administrative regulations -issue subpoenas, schedule and conduct hearings -prescribe the time, place, method, manner, scope, and subject of examinations, with at least two examinations to be held annually -issue and renew all licenses, certificates, and permits -investigate all complaints or violations of the state pharmacy laws and the administrative regulation -establish or approve programs for training, qualifications, and registration of pharmacist interns -asses reasonable fees -seize any drug or device found by the board to constitute an imminent danger to public health and welfare -establish an advisory council to advise the board on administrative regulations and other matters -promulgate administrative regulations establishing the qualifications that pharmacy technicians Describe board staff and the requirements and duties as mandated by state law correct answer: Enforcing the provisions of KRS 315 Describe the different ways a grievance against a licensee can be files with the board correct answer: -It is submitted orally or in writing; and originates from a consumer, competitor, health professional, government or provider agency, or other interested party. -it is submitted anonymously, and if grievance is accompanied by sufficient corroborating evidence that there is a reasonable probability of a violation of pharmacy law, the grievance sha