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Maryland MPJE
Exam of 6 pages for the course MPJE PA at MPJE PA (Maryland MPJE)
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Maryland MPJEHow many members are on the Board? - correct answer-12 individuals (10
pharmacists--picked from a list-- and 2 residents of Maryland-- appointed by the Governor)
What is the term of a Board member? - correct answer-4 year term--no one may serve more
than 2 consecutive terms
How can a Board member be removed? - correct answer-Either by the Governor for
incompetence and misconduct and/or for a failure to attend two consecutive meetings
without being excused.
Is there immunity given to individuals who give information to the Board, make complaints to
the Board, or who participate in Board activities? - correct answer-Yes there is "qualified
immunity"
What is the purpose of the Board of Pharmacy Fund? - correct answer-To have the Board be
self-supporting
What is deposited into the BoP Fund? - correct answer-The fees for renewal of licenses and
other services
What are the BoP funds used for? - correct answer-To pay the operating expenses of the
Board and the Board may allocate money to the pharmacist rehabilitation committee.
Does Maryland law give the Board of Pharmacy authority to order health investigations of
pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians? - correct answer-Yes, Maryland
law allows the Board to direct a pharmacist, pharmacy intern, and/or a pharmacy technician
to submit to an appropriate examination by a health care provider if the Board has "reason to
believe" that the licensee may cause harm to a person in the practice of pharmacy. A refusal
to take the examination is evidence that the licensee is not able to work in a pharmacy.
What is the purpose of the Pharmacy Review Committee? - correct answer-To advise the
Board regarding the evaluation, improvement of the quality, level of performance,
qualifications, matters of discipline, and competence of the providers of pharmaceutical care.
Are records and proceedings of the Pharmacy Review Committee public documents? -
correct answer-No, they are confidential and members of the committee are not subject to
civil liability while participating in proceedings.
What is the term of a pharmacist license? - correct answer-2 years
How many CE hours are required and how often? - correct answer-30 Hours of CE over a 2
year period
License expires on the last day of your birth month
1 CE hour on preventing medication errors and 2 CE hours must be live.
, How many votes does the Board need to deny a license, reprimand a licensee, place a
licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license? - correct answer-A majority vote
Does a lapse or surrender of license by a pharmacist allow him/her to escape disciplinary
action while under investigation or while charges are pending against the pharmacist without
agreement by the Board? - correct answer-No
What must you submit when renewing a pharmacist license? - correct answer-Payment of
renewal fee, submission of an application, proof of compliance with CE requirements, and
current mailing address and current location of employment (this is also required within 30
days of any change of address or relocation).
What must an individual/entity have to operate a pharmacy from a particular location? -
correct answer-Must have a permit (not called a license).
How often are pharmacy permits renewed? - correct answer-Every 2 years (on
even-numbered years) on May 31st
Which profession is not required to obtain a pharmacy permit from the Board of Pharmacy? -
correct answer-Dentist, if he/she obtains a permit from the State Board of Dental Examiners.
What statue was deleted out of the Criminal Law Article? - correct answer-The section
prohibiting prescription drug advertising.
IS a pharmacy permit holder allowed to do wholesale distribution? - correct answer-Yes, as
long as it does not exceed 5% of the permit holder's annual sales and that the business is
kept separate with specific required record keeping.
Do you need a permit to distribute hemodialysis drugs and devices to an outpatient? -
correct answer-Yes, you must obtain a permit (Dialysis Distribution Permit) from the
Maryland Board of Pharmacy before distributing hemodialysis solutions, equipment, heparin,
local anesthetics, needles, and syringes (unless you are a licensed pharmacist).
What are the requirements of Institutional Inpatient Pharmacy Permit holders? - correct
answer-Adopt written policies and procedures. A full-time licensed pharmacist (appointed as
the Director of Pharmacy) who is in charge of the pharmacy, its personnel, and pharmacy
operations, and who shall review, and revise the policies and procedures of the pharmacy as
necessary (at least annually).
Nonresident pharmacy permit holder's telephone service and open hours requirements. -
correct answer-To maintain a toll-free telephone service during its regular hours of operation
(which must be not less than 6 days a week, and a minimum of 40 hours per week).
How long must prescription records and compound prescription records be kept? - correct
answer-5 years
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