Legal Pharmacy- [Practice Questions]

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b) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

1. Which government agency is primarily responsible for the regulation of drugs and health products in the Philippines?

a) Department of Health (DOH)

b) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

c) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

d) Bureau of Food and Drugs

b) Pharmacy Law of 2016

2. Republic Act No. 10918 is also known as the:

a) Dangerous Drugs Act

b) Pharmacy Law of 2016

c) FDA Act of 2009

d) Food Safety Act

c) 3 years

3. A licensed pharmacist must renew their license every:

a) 1 year

b) 2 years

c) 3 years

d) 5 years

a) 3

4. What is the minimum number of members in the Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy?

a) 3

b) 4

c) 5

d) 6

b) Dispensing drugs without a valid prescription

5. Which of the following is NOT allowed under the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists?

a) Maintaining patient confidentiality

b) Dispensing drugs without a valid prescription

c) Providing accurate drug information

d) Participating in continuing education

b) FDA

6. Under RA 9711, who has the authority to suspend or revoke licenses of drug establishments?

a) PRC

b) FDA

c) DOH Secretary

d) Department of Trade and Industry

b) Autonomy

7. Which ethical principle is involved when a pharmacist respects a patient's decision to refuse treatment?

a) Beneficence

b) Autonomy

c) Justice

d) Non-maleficence

c) 45

8. How many CPD units must a pharmacist complete every three years to maintain their license?

a) 15

b) 30

c) 45

d) 60

b) Licensing of drug establishments

9. The FDA Circular 2014-0034 mainly deals with:

a) Pharmacy practice standards

b) Licensing of drug establishments

c) Drug pricing regulation

d) Advertising guidelines

d) All of the above

10. Which of the following is required on the label of a drug product?

a) Expiry date

b) Manufacturer's name

c) Generic name

d) All of the above

b) Board of Pharmacy

11. Under RA 10918, who has the authority to issue subpoenas and administer oaths in investigations involving pharmacists?

a) PRC Chairperson

b) Board of Pharmacy

c) FDA Director

d) Department of Justice

a) Practicing pharmacy without a license

12. Which of the following is considered an unlawful act under the Pharmacy Law?

a) Practicing pharmacy without a license

b) Refusing to dispense medication to a patient

c) Reporting adverse drug reactions

d) Participating in CPD programs

b) Special register

13. Which document is required to be kept in the pharmacy for controlled substances according to RA 10918?

a) Prescription registry

b) Special register

c) Inventory logbook

d) Sales invoice

c) 21 years old

14. What is the age requirement to take the Pharmacist Licensure Examination in the Philippines?

a) 18 years old

b) 20 years old

c) 21 years old

d) 25 years old

b) Non-maleficence

15. In ethical pharmacy practice, which principle requires pharmacists to do no harm?

a) Beneficence

b) Non-maleficence

c) Autonomy

d) Justice

c) Both fine and imprisonment

16. The penalty for unauthorized dispensing of dangerous drugs under RA 9165 includes:

a) Fine only

b) Imprisonment only

c) Both fine and imprisonment

d) Warning

b) Issuance of professional licenses for pharmacists

17. Which of the following is NOT a function of the FDA under RA 9711?

a) Inspection of drug establishments

b) Issuance of professional licenses for pharmacists

c) Monitoring clinical trials

d) Regulation of food and cosmetics

b) To maintain and improve professional competence

18. What is the role of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in pharmacy practice?

a) To renew pharmacy permits

b) To maintain and improve professional competence

c) To increase salary

d) To comply with tax laws

b) RA 9165

19. Which law governs the use, handling, and distribution of dangerous drugs in the Philippines?

a) RA 5921

b) RA 9165

c) RA 10918

d) RA 9711

c) Confidentiality

20. Which ethical principle is breached if a pharmacist shares confidential patient information without consent?

a) Autonomy

b) Justice

c) Confidentiality

d) Beneficence

d) 1200 hours

21. Under the Pharmacy Law (RA 10918), what is the minimum required number of hours for internship training before taking the licensure exam?

a) 300 hours

b) 500 hours

c) 960 hours

d) 1200 hours

b) President of the Philippines

22. The Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy members are appointed by the:

a) Secretary of Health

b) President of the Philippines

c) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Chairperson

d) Senate

c) Diagnosing diseases

23. Which of the following is NOT considered a responsibility of a licensed pharmacist?

a) Dispensing medications accurately

b) Counseling patients on proper drug use

c) Diagnosing diseases

d) Reporting adverse drug reactions

b) Refuse to dispense and request clarification from the prescriber

24. What is the proper course of action if a pharmacist encounters a prescription with an illegible handwriting?

a) Dispense the medication as requested

b) Refuse to dispense and request clarification from the prescriber

c) Substitute with any available drug

d) Disregard the prescription

b) RA 5921

25. Which law mandates the regulation and control of poisons in the Philippines?

a) RA 3720

b) RA 5921

c) RA 9165

d) RA 9711

c) Veracity

NOTE: Veracity means truthfulness and honesty. It is the duty to tell the truth and not deceive.

26. A pharmacist who advertises false claims about a drug's efficacy violates which ethical principle?

a) Beneficence

b) Justice

c) Veracity

d) Confidentiality

b) Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

27. Under RA 10918, which entity accredits pharmacy schools in the Philippines?

a) PRC

b) Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

c) Professional Regulation Board of Pharmacy

d) Department of Education

b) Always, as part of professional responsibility

28. When should a pharmacist report a colleague's unethical behavior?

a) Only if it affects patient safety

b) Always, as part of professional responsibility

c) Only when asked by authorities

d) Never, to maintain collegiality

c) Professional Regulation Board of Pharmacy

29. The "Code of Ethics for Pharmacists" was promulgated by which organization?

a) PRC

b) Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA)

c) Professional Regulation Board of Pharmacy

d) Food and Drug Administration

b) Ethical reasoning

30. The process of applying the Code of Ethics in difficult professional situations is called:

a) Jurisprudence

b) Ethical reasoning

c) Legal compliance

d) Professional regulation

c) Both fine and imprisonment

31. According to RA 10918, what is the penalty for practicing pharmacy without a valid license?

a) Fine only

b) Imprisonment only

c) Both fine and imprisonment

d) Warning

d) All of the above

32. Which of the following acts is prohibited under the Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165)?

a) Dispensing prescription drugs without a prescription

b) Selling drugs to minors

c) Possession of controlled substances without a license

d) All of the above

b) Certificate of Completion for CPD units

33. What document must a pharmacist present to renew their professional license?

a) Certificate of Good Moral Character

b) Certificate of Completion for CPD units

c) Birth certificate

d) Transcript of Records

d) All of the above

34. Under RA 3720, the labeling of drugs must include:

a) Name of the drug

b) Quantity and strength

c) Expiration date

d) All of the above

b) 21 years old

35. The legal age to own and operate a drugstore in the Philippines is:

a) 18 years old

b) 21 years old

c) 25 years old

d) 30 years old

d) All of the above

36. What is the scope of practice of a pharmacist as per RA 10918?

a) Preparation and dispensing of drugs

b) Drug information and counseling

c) Conducting drug use and management research

d) All of the above

b) RA 5921

37. Which law governs the regulation of poisons and their sale in the Philippines?

a) RA 3720

b) RA 5921

c) RA 10918

d) RA 9165

a) PRC

38. Who issues the Certificate of Registration for licensed pharmacists?

a) PRC

b) FDA

c) DOH

d) CHED

b) Life imprisonment to death penalty

39. What is the maximum penalty for illegal possession of dangerous drugs?

a) Imprisonment of 6 months to 1 year

b) Life imprisonment to death penalty

c) Fine only

d) Community service

c) Illegal and punishable

40. The practice of pharmacy without a valid PRC ID card is considered:

a) Legal

b) Unethical but legal

c) Illegal and punishable

d) Only a minor offense

a) Must have a licensed pharmacist-in-charge

41. Which of the following is a requirement for the registration of a drug establishment under RA 9711?

a) Must have a licensed pharmacist-in-charge

b) Must be owned by a medical doctor

c) Must operate only in Metro Manila

d) No registration is required

b) 30 days

42. In case of death or incapacity of the pharmacist-in-charge, how many days does the establishment have to appoint a new one?

a) 15 days

b) 30 days

c) 60 days

d) 90 days

b) Keep patient information confidential

43. Under the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists, pharmacists should always:

a) Prioritize profit over patient welfare

b) Keep patient information confidential

c) Refuse to collaborate with other healthcare professionals

d) Avoid continuing education

b) FDA

44. Who is responsible for inspecting and monitoring pharmacies and drugstores in the Philippines?

a) PRC

b) FDA

c) Department of Trade and Industry

d) CHED

a) 3 years

45. What is the valid term length of a Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy member?

a) 3 years

b) 5 years

c) 7 years

d) Lifetime appointment

c) Notify the prescriber and correct the error

46. According to RA 10918, what must a pharmacist do upon discovering an error in a dispensed prescription?

a) Ignore it to avoid trouble

b) Inform the patient without notifying the prescriber

c) Notify the prescriber and correct the error

d) Return the medication to stock

b) FDA

47. Which agency issues the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) for drugs in the Philippines?

a) PRC

b) FDA

c) DOH

d) CHED

b) 45 units

48. What is the minimum CPD credit units required for renewal of the pharmacist license every three years?

a) 15 units

b) 45 units

c) 60 units

d) 120 units

c) Prescribing medication to patients

49. Which of the following is NOT considered a duty of the pharmacist-incharge?

a) Supervising pharmacy personnel

b) Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations

c) Prescribing medication to patients

d) Maintaining records and reports

a) Respect human dignity and rights

50. The PRC Code of Ethics mandates that pharmacists shall:

a) Respect human dignity and rights

b) Engage in false advertising

c) Practice without a license if experienced

d) Share confidential patient information without consent

b) Dispensing dangerous drugs without a valid prescription

51. Under RA 9165 (Dangerous Drugs Act), which of the following is considered an unlawful act?

a) Properly storing controlled substances in a pharmacy

b) Dispensing dangerous drugs without a valid prescription

c) Reporting drug adverse reactions to authorities

d) Participating in government anti-drug campaigns

a) RA 5921

52. The "Pharmacy Law" (RA 10918) replaced which earlier law?

a) RA 5921

b) RA 3720

c) RA 5921 and RA 5921

d) RA 5921 and RA 5921

(note: this is repeated to emphasize it's an earlier act)

a) The prescription is incomplete or illegible

53. A pharmacist may legally refuse to dispense a prescription if:

a) The prescription is incomplete or illegible

b) The patient is rude

c) The medication is expensive

d) The pharmacy is busy

b) Suspension or revocation of license

54. What is the penalty for a pharmacist found guilty of malpractice under the PRC disciplinary code?

a) Reprimand only

b) Suspension or revocation of license

c) Monetary fine only

d) No penalty

a) Licensing pharmacists

55. Which among the following is the primary responsibility of the Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy?

a) Licensing pharmacists

b) Conducting drug clinical trials

c) Selling drugs

d) Operating drugstores

a) RA 3720 (Food, Drugs and Devices, and Cosmetics Act)

56. Which law requires that all prescription drugs must bear a label with warnings and instructions?

a) RA 3720

b) RA 10918

c) RA 9165

d) RA 9711

b) It must be completed to renew the professional license

57. Which of the following is TRUE about continuing professional development (CPD) for pharmacists?

a) It is optional and not required by law

b) It must be completed to renew the professional license

c) Only seminars are allowed as CPD activities

d) CPD units can only be earned once in a lifetime

c) 1 year

58. What is the maximum period for a pharmacist's temporary/special permit to practice?

a) 3 months

b) 6 months

c) 1 year

d) 2 years

b) FDA

59. Which government agency is responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of medicines in the Philippines?

a) PRC

b) FDA

c) DOH

d) DTI

c) Non-maleficence

60. What is the ethical principle that requires pharmacists to avoid harm to their patients?

a) Autonomy

b) Beneficence

c) Non-maleficence

d) Justice

a) One only

61. Under RA 10918, a licensed pharmacist may act as the pharmacist-in-charge of how many drugstores or pharmacies at the same time?

a) One only

b) Up to two

c) Unlimited, as long as licensed

d) None, they cannot be in-charge

c) Diagnosing diseases

62. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the pharmacist-in-charge?

a) Supervising the preparation and dispensing of drugs

b) Keeping proper records of drug inventory

c) Diagnosing diseases

d) Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations

c) Both fine and imprisonment

63. Under RA 3720, what is the maximum penalty for selling adulterated food, drugs, or cosmetics?

a) Fine only

b) Imprisonment only

c) Both fine and imprisonment

d) Warning

c) 21 years old

64. What is the minimum age requirement for a person to take the Pharmacist Licensure Examination?

a) 18 years old

b) 20 years old

c) 21 years old

d) 25 years old

b) To administer, supervise, and promulgate the examination results

65. What is the role of the Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy in the conduct of licensure examinations?

a) To prepare the questions only

b) To administer, supervise, and promulgate the examination results

c) To print the examination papers only

d) To grant licenses without examination

d) Reporting fraudulent prescriptions to authorities

66. The term "unethical conduct" by a pharmacist includes all EXCEPT:

a) Practicing without a valid license

b) Sharing confidential patient information without consent

c) Refusing to dispense medication prescribed by a doctor

d) Reporting fraudulent prescriptions to authorities

b) To control illegal drug manufacture, sale, and use

67. What is the main purpose of the Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165)?

a) To regulate pharmacy education

b) To control illegal drug manufacture, sale, and use

c) To regulate food supplements

d) To license pharmacists

b) A license to operate issued by the FDA

68. Which of the following is required for a pharmacy to operate legally?

a) A business permit only

b) A license to operate issued by the FDA

c) Registration with the local barangay only

d) No requirements

c) Corruption

69. Which of the following is NOT a principle of pharmacy ethics?

a) Beneficence

b) Justice

c) Corruption

d) Autonomy

a) Only under prescription

70. Under RA 10918, a pharmacist is allowed to compound medicines:

a) Only under prescription

b) Freely without restrictions

c) Only in hospital pharmacies

d) Never allowed

c) Both fine and imprisonment

71. What is the penalty for a pharmacist who sells or dispenses medicines without a valid license under RA 10918?

a) Fine only

b) Imprisonment only

c) Both fine and imprisonment

d) No penalty

b) Safe, effective, and of good quality

72. According to the Code of Ethics, pharmacists must ensure that the medications they dispense are:

a) Profitable for the pharmacy

b) Safe, effective, and of good quality

c) Popular in the market

d) Always the cheapest option

d) 5 years

73. What is the maximum validity of a Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) issued by the FDA?

a) 1 year

b) 2 years

c) 3 years

d) 5 years

b) Delivery receipt or manifest

74. What document must accompany dangerous drugs during transportation?

a) Sales receipt

b) Delivery receipt or manifest

c) Pharmacist's ID

d) Prescription

b) Refuse to dispense and advise to get a valid prescription

75. What must a pharmacist do if a patient requests a medication that requires a prescription but none is presented?

a) Dispense anyway

b) Refuse to dispense and advise to get a valid prescription

c) Sell an alternative drug

d) Give the medication without charge

b) Responsible provision of drug therapy to achieve outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life

76. The term "pharmaceutical care" means:

a) Selling as many drugs as possible

b) Responsible provision of drug therapy to achieve outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life

c) Preparing drugs without supervision

d) Avoiding patient counseling

c) Participating in continuing education

77. Which of the following is NOT a ground for suspension or revocation of pharmacist license?

a) Gross negligence

b) Practicing pharmacy without license

c) Participating in continuing education

d) Drug abuse

b) Every 3 years

78. How often must a pharmacist renew their professional license?

a) Every year

b) Every 3 years

c) Every 5 years

d) Lifetime valid

b) Morphine

79. Under RA 9165, which of the following is considered a controlled substance?

a) Paracetamol

b) Morphine

c) Vitamin C

d) Cough syrup without codeine

b) Accrediting pharmacy schools and promoting pharmacy education

80. What is the role of PACOP (Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy) in pharmacy practice?

a) Licensing pharmacists

b) Accrediting pharmacy schools and promoting pharmacy education

c) Selling medicines

d) Monitoring drugstores

a) The Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy

81. Under RA 10918, who has the authority to suspend or revoke the license of a pharmacist?

a) The Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy

b) The Department of Health

c) The President of the Philippines

d) The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency over pharmacists' licenses.

a) Maintained at all times except when disclosure is authorized by law

82. The Code of Ethics for pharmacists requires that patient confidentiality be:

a) Maintained at all times except when disclosure is authorized by law

b) Shared freely with family members

c) Ignored if the patient is rude

d) Disclosed to other healthcare professionals without patient consent

b) RA 10918

83. What is the legal basis for the establishment of the Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy?

a) RA 3720

b) RA 10918

c) RA 9165

d) RA 9711

a) Imprisonment and fines

84. The penalty for illegal manufacture or sale of counterfeit drugs under RA 9711 includes:

a) Imprisonment and fines

b) Warning only

c) License suspension for 3 months

d) No penalty

a) Patient agrees to treatment after being fully informed of benefits and risks

85. The term "informed consent" in pharmacy practice means:

a) Patient agrees to treatment after being fully informed of benefits and risks

b) Patient is given no information but must comply

c) Pharmacist decides without consulting patient

d) Family decides for the patient without informing them

b) Selling expired drugs

86. Which of the following acts is a violation of pharmacy ethics?

a) Dispensing medication based on a valid prescription

b) Selling expired drugs

c) Reporting adverse drug reactions

d) Maintaining patient confidentiality

b) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

87. Under RA 3720, what government agency regulates cosmetics?

a) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

b) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

c) Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy

d) Department of Health (DOH)

b) Moral principles guiding pharmacists in their professional conduct

88. Which of the following best describes "pharmaceutical ethics"?

a) Laws governing pharmacy only

b) Moral principles guiding pharmacists in their professional conduct

c) Government policies on drug prices

d) Marketing strategies of pharmaceutical companies

b) Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree

89. What is the minimum educational qualification required to take the Pharmacist Licensure Examination?

a) High school diploma

b) Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree

c) Associate degree in pharmacy

d) Master's degree in pharmacy

b) RA 10918

90. Which law governs the practice of pharmacy in the Philippines?

a) RA 9165

b) RA 10918

c) RA 3720

d) RA 9711

b) 3 years

91. Under RA 10918, the term of office of a member of the Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy is:

a) 2 years

b) 3 years

c) 4 years

d) 5 years

b) Possession of illegal drugs without proper authorization

92. Which of the following acts is punishable under the Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165)?

a) Dispensing prescription drugs only

b) Possession of illegal drugs without proper authorization

c) Selling over-the-counter medicines

d) Manufacturing licensed pharmaceuticals

b) To protect public health and ensure professional conduct

93. What is the primary objective of the Code of Ethics for pharmacists?

a) To promote pharmacy business profits

b) To protect public health and ensure professional conduct

c) To regulate prices of medicines

d) To establish pharmacy school curricula

a) Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy

94. Who issues the Certificate of Registration (COR) to a successful examinee in the Pharmacy Licensure Examination?

a) Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy

b) Philippine Pharmacists Association

c) Department of Health

d) Food and Drug Administration

c) Both fine and imprisonment

95. What is the penalty for falsifying a pharmacist's license under RA 10918?

a) Fine only

b) Imprisonment only

c) Both fine and imprisonment

d) No penalty

b) Appropriate, safe, and effective medication use

96. What does "good pharmacy practice" primarily ensure?

a) Compliance with marketing strategies

b) Appropriate, safe, and effective medication use

c) Maximizing sales

d) Reducing pharmacy staff

b) Maintaining accurate records of prescriptions and sales

97. Which of the following is a duty of a pharmacist under RA 10918?

a) Prescribing medicines without a license

b) Maintaining accurate records of prescriptions and sales

c) Diagnosing illnesses

d) Ignoring adverse drug reactions

b) Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)

98. Which government agency is responsible for enforcing RA 9165?

a) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

b) Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)

c) Department of Health (DOH)

d) Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy

a) The prescription is unclear or doubtful

99. Under the Code of Ethics, pharmacists should refuse to dispense medicines if:

a) The prescription is unclear or doubtful

b) The patient is a friend

c) The medicine is expensive

d) The pharmacy is busy

a) To maintain professional competence and keep updated with advances

100. What is the significance of continuing professional development (CPD) for pharmacists?

a) To maintain professional competence and keep updated with advances

b) To increase salary only

c) To fulfill government quotas only

d) Optional and not important