TLDR MPJE – Nevada Guaranteed Success
Who are the NVBOP members? Who appoints the board members? ✔️✔️6 RPh - 5 years experience, 1
being president/chair
1 member of the general public
The Governor of NV appoints NVBOP members
What are the requirements for a Nevada pharmacy to operate a drive-through service?
✔️✔️ The pharmacy must ensure patient privacy, have a secure communication system, and meet all
storage and safety requirements for medications dispensed through the drive-through.
Under what conditions can a Nevada pharmacist modify a prescription without contacting the
prescriber?
✔️✔️ A pharmacist may modify the quantity to reflect insurance limitations (e.g., a 30-day supply),
but for dosage or therapeutic changes, they must contact the prescriber unless authorized under a
collaborative practice agreement.
How often must a Nevada pharmacy conduct an inventory of controlled substances?
✔️✔️ At least every two years, though an initial inventory must be taken when the pharmacy first
handles controlled substances.
What must be done if a Nevada pharmacy's licensed pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) resigns or is replaced?
✔️✔️ The pharmacy must notify the Nevada Board of Pharmacy within 10 days and appoint a new PIC
within 30 days.
What requirements exist for temperature and humidity control in Nevada pharmacies?
✔️✔️ Pharmacies must maintain appropriate environmental conditions, usually between 68-77°F with
controlled humidity, to protect medication integrity.
What must a Nevada pharmacist do if they receive a prescription from a patient that requests a brand-
name medication be substituted with a generic?
,✔️✔️ If the prescriber has allowed substitution, the pharmacist can dispense the generic and should
inform the patient of the substitution.
How should expired medications be handled in a Nevada pharmacy?
✔️✔️ Expired medications should be quarantined from other stock, documented, and returned to a
reverse distributor or appropriately disposed of according to Nevada regulations.
What are the Nevada regulations regarding automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in pharmacies?
✔️✔️ ADCs must be securely locked, electronically monitored, and restocked only by licensed
personnel with appropriate record-keeping and inventory tracking.
What are the rules for Nevada pharmacies regarding the storage and dispensing of investigational
drugs?
✔️✔️ Investigational drugs must be stored separately, dispensed only under specific protocols, and
may require additional patient consent and monitoring.
What is required for a Nevada pharmacist to participate in a collaborative drug therapy management
(CDTM) program?
✔️✔️ The pharmacist must have a written agreement with a healthcare provider, document all
activities, and operate within their authorized scope of practice.
What records must be maintained when a Nevada pharmacist administers a drug by injection?
✔️✔️ Documentation should include the patient’s name, date of administration, drug name, dosage,
route, and any adverse reactions, and be kept on file for three years.
How is non-prescription codeine-containing medication regulated in Nevada?
✔️✔️ Non-prescription codeine products are considered Schedule V and can be dispensed only by a
pharmacist, with limits on the quantity and frequency of sale to each patient.
What requirements must be met for transferring a prescription from a closed Nevada pharmacy to
another pharmacy?
, ✔️✔️ All active prescriptions should be transferred, with the closing pharmacy notifying patients,
providing transfer records, and ensuring continuity of patient care.
What are the protocols for filling prescriptions from telemedicine consultations in Nevada?
✔️✔️ The prescriber must be licensed to practice in Nevada, the consultation must be legitimate, and
the prescription must meet all legal requirements for validity and patient safety.
What are the regulations on the storage of Schedule II controlled substances in a Nevada pharmacy?
✔️✔️ Schedule II drugs must be securely stored, either in a locked cabinet or dispersed throughout
other pharmacy inventory to deter theft.
How should a Nevada pharmacist handle a situation where a patient is experiencing adverse drug
reactions?
✔️✔️ The pharmacist should counsel the patient on appropriate action, contact the prescriber,
document the reaction, and may report it to the FDA’s MedWatch program if severe.
What training is required for pharmacy technicians in Nevada?
✔️✔️ Pharmacy technicians must complete a Board-approved training program, obtain licensure, and
complete continuing education requirements specific to Nevada.
What documentation is required for compounding sterile preparations in Nevada?
✔️✔️ Each compounded preparation must have a record with details of ingredients, compounding
procedure, date of preparation, lot numbers, and the name of the pharmacist responsible.
Under what circumstances can a Nevada pharmacist dispense an opioid antagonist, like naloxone,
without a prescription?
✔️✔️ Nevada law allows pharmacists to dispense naloxone without a prescription under a statewide
standing order to help prevent opioid overdose.
What are the requirements for Nevada pharmacies regarding the reporting of suspicious orders of
controlled substances?
