MPJE - NCAP Study Guide Questions and Answers 2024

MPJE - NCAP Study Guide Questions and Answers 2024 Practice of Pharmacy includes: -dispensing -compounding -storing meds -maintaining records -controlling pharmacy goods/services -reporting ADRs -advising/educating patients and providers -recording, monitoring, and assessing med/device history or usage -performing DUR -administering immunizations -collaborating with physicians as CPP NC Board of Pharmacy 6 members (5 pharmacists + 1 public representative) Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:09 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Max appointment for NC BOP two full consecutive 5 year terms (10 years total) NC BOP Licensed pharmacists 5 members on NC BOP Elected by pharmacists with current NC license and residing in NC NC BOP Public Representative 1 member NOT healthcare provider and NOT a spouse of a healthcare provider Appointed by the governor Executive Director of NC BOP Employed by the NC BOP Performs administrative functions: -investigations -file complaints -prosecute offender in a BOP hearing Injunctive authority of NC BOP? can prevent a person from practicing or a pharmacy from operating Types of Discipline by the NC BOP? -Letter of reprimand -Suspension (active, stayed or summary) -Restrict -Revoke -Refuse to grant or renew a license to practice pharmacy -Require licensees to complete remedial education How long must a licensee wait to petition for reinstatement or lift of suspension/restriction? 5 years How long must one wait to reapply after the NC BOP has denied application for a permit, license, registration or other privilege? 2 years Requirements of Pharmacist Licensing via EXAMINATION -completed NCBOP form -pay fee -submit criminal record report -graduated from approved school of pharmacy -pass NAPLEX -pass MPJE -received 1500 hours of practical experience under supervision of a licensed pharmacist -be a registered intern before obtaining practical experience Requirements of Pharmacist Licensing via RECIPROCITY Requirements of Pharmacist Licensing for Foreign Graduates -pass foreign pharmacy graduate equivalency examination (FPGEE) -complete 1500 BOP approved practical pharmacy experience hours -pass english as a foreign language test -pass test of spoken english -pass NAPLEX -pass NC MPJE Requirements of Pharmacist Licensing for Out-of-Practice (OOP) Pharmacists 2 years OOP: 15 CE hours (5 live) for each year, pass NC MPJE 2-5 years OOP: 500 internship hours from NC licensed pharmacist, 15 CE hours (5 live) for each year, pass NC MPJE 5 years OOP: 1500 internship hours from NC licensed pharmacist, pass NAPLEX and NC MPJE Continuing Education 15 hours annually (5 must be live or contact hours) How many hours may pharmacists receive for precepting 5 hours from 160 hours of precepting NC pharmacy school students How many years do pharmacists need to keep records of their CE? 3 years First License Renewal do NOT need CE if exam was taken that year; however, if renewal via reciprocity then CE is required that year Pharmacist License Renewal Process Expires annually on Dec 31st Grace period of 60 days Notification to NC BOP for life changes (name, mailing address, place of employment) 30 days #1: How frequently are NC pharmacists' licenses renewed? Every year (annually) - on Dec 31st they expire #2: Which of the following actions is the NC BOP NOT permitted to take on a a license? pay a fine #3: Which of the following describes a requirement for continuing education in NC? 15 hours annually - 5 hours must be "live" #4: Within how many days must a pharmacist or technician notify the NC BOP when a change in name or place of employment occurs? 30 days Pharmacy-Manager (P-M) Role - responsibility for the operation of the pharmacy - implement system of record keeping and inventory for controlled substances - prepare plan in event of natural disaster - maintain documentation of medication errors - report to BOP if known that a dispensed drug contributed to death (fill out incident report) Pharmacy-Manager (P-M) Hours At least HALF hours the pharmacy is open OR 32 hours per week - whichever is LESS -If temporary P-M, at least 20 hours per week Temporary P-M Cannot serve for more than 90 days Length of time a pharmacy can operate without P-M or temporary P-M? 30 days maximum In what time frame must the P-M perform full inventory of controlled substances following a change of ownership or change of P-M? 10 days Can a P-M serve as a P-M for more than one permit? NO, except: - the additional permit is a limited service permit - one of the pharmacies is NEWLY permitted and has not yet begun pharmacy services (once the pharmacy starts services or has had a permit for 6 months, whichever is shorted then this is NO longer allowed) How long does the P-M have to notify the NC BOP regarding pharmacy personnel changes 30 days How long does the P-M have to report to the NC BOP that a dispensed drug caused or contributed to the death of a patient 14 days Requirements when a pharmacy is closing permanently -inform NC BOP and DEA -return pharmacy permit to NCBOP within 10 days of closing date -notify public within 30 days of closing and keep posted until 15 days after closure ***SAME process if pharmacy is closing for 14 consecutive days or longer Pharmacy Permits Required for ALL pharmacies in NC. Requires: -application -fee -inspection -approval of BOP Pharmacy Permit identifies who? P-M and all pharmacy personnel Mobile Pharmacy Required to register with the BOP -dispenses prescription drugs are no/reduced cost to patients with less than 200% federal poverty level and no type of insurance -operated by nonprofit organization -provide the BOP with address of every location that prescriptions will be dispensed Out-of-State Pharmacies Operates outside of NC, but ship, mail, or deliver to NC -REQUIRED to obtain NC permit -MUST have valid current license in state it is located -P-M in NC must be SAME P-M in home state -Pharmacist do NOT have to be licensed in NC Out-of-State Pharmacies - do pharmacists working there have to be licensed in NC No How often do Out-of-State Pharmacies have to disclose a report of officers, owners, pharmacists, and supportive personnel? Annually - must report any changes of officer, owner, or P-M within 30 days to NC BOP How long do Out-of-State Pharmacies have to report any imposing disciplinary action by another BOP, FDA, or state/federal agency to the NC BOP? 5 days Out-of-State Pharmacies - has permit revoked or suspended in home state Automatically revoked or suspended in NC Limited Service Permits - who can apply? -health care facility with ONLY auxiliary medication inventories -health care facility with ONLY automated dispensing devices -Facilities where meds are dispensed by NPs and PAs -county health department where only RNs dispense meds -county health department for other dispensing activities -free or charitable pharmacy -critical access hospital pharmacy Limited Service Pharmacies - P-M Mist identify a P-M and additionally can identify an assistant P-M who fulfills P-M duties when they are not present Limited Service Pharmacies - change in assistant P-M P-M must notify NC BOP within 15 days Limited Service Pharmacies - P-M Limitations P-M can serve at multple limited service permits, but can only serve as a P-M for ONE limited service permit IF they also serve for a full service permit Limited Service Pharmacies - temporary P-M Can have temporary P-M serve for 90 days and CANNOT operate for more than 30 days without a temp P-M or an assistant P-M How often does the P-M or assistant P-M have to perform onsite visit/inspection at different locations? -Auxiliary medication inventories - 1x per quarter -Automated dispensing devices - 1x per quarter -NPs/PAs dispensing - 1x per week -county health departments with RNs dispensing - 1x per week In what situations does the P-M or assistant P-M have to be present for at least HALF hours the pharmacy is open OR 20 hours per week - whichever is less? -County health departments for other dispensing activities - requires pharmacist onsite when open -free or charitable pharmacy - requires pharmacist onsite when open -critical access hospital pharmacy - can operate in absence of a pharmacist