Pre-APPE Pharmacy Law

classification of <= 15-mg dose codeine

schedule VI

classification of > 15-mg dose codeine

schedule III

Which of the following providers are required to consult I-stop before prescribing or dispensing a Schedule 2, 3, or 4 substance for outpatient use?

I. MDs

II. Retail Pharmacist

III. Veterinarians

I. only

I. and II. only

I. & III. only

I. II. and III.

I. only

True or False: Syringes are classified as control devices and cannot be transferred in NY from 1 pharmacy to another

False

In NY this agency investigates, prosecutes and adjudicates professional misconduct in the profession of pharmacy.

NYS Board of Pharmacy

Office of Professional Discipline

State Education Dept.

Office of Professional Discipline

True or False: The sale and possession of hypodermic syringes and hypodermic needles without an Rx is illegal in NYS.

False

True or False: RPh’s are allowed to administer (LAI) medications for the treatment of mental health & substance use disorder on a standing order.

False

True or False: Pharmacists in New York are still permitted to transfer only one refill at a time for non-control Rxs if the patient request?

False

Licensed optometrists with the “R” privilege are able to prescribe the following:

Cycloplegics

Antibiotic/Antimicrobial/Antivirals

Topical therapeutic pharmaceutical agents

All of the above

All of the above

Any RPh participating in CDTM shall complete __ hours of formal CE in the area of CDTM practice every triennium

12

7

10

5

5

How many Pharmacy CE hours must be live to register in NY every triennium?

45

22

23

12

23

Ajajay an intern with immunization priviledges gets an Rx from an MD for Sublocade to inject long-acting. He verifies MD has already given the patient at a first dose.

He is not able to give this because its for Opioid addiction not mental illness

No because the injection is a deep muscle injection

Yes he is able to give under NYS education law

He cannot give as he is only vaccine trained and not LAI trained

Yes he is able to give under NYS education law

According to USP 797, hoods of actual compounding areas must be:

ISO 4

ISO 5

ISO 7

ISO 5

According to USP regarding a multiple dose vial, it may be used for up to ______ unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.

24 hours

7 days

28 days

30 days

28 days

Esty is working at a sterile compounding facility she wants to know what classifies a product as hazardous under the NIOSH list. Which of the following classifies a drug as hazardous? Select all that apply.

A poison that needle a potency of less than 5 grains to do harm.

If the product can cause carcinogenicity.

If the product can cause genotoxicity.

If the product is a new drug that can mimic existing HDs.

If the product can cause immunotoxicity.

If the product can cause carcinogenicity.,

If the product can cause genotoxicity.,

If the product is a new drug that can mimic existing HDs.

Lora is issued a form after inspection from the FDA. This form is a notice of what was observed, the form is a _______

FDA Form 382

FDA Form 482

FDA Form DQSA

FDA Form 503A

FDA Form 482

True or False: After the initial course on immunization no mandated immunizer training is required in NY to renew thereafter.

True

Optometrist that have the “T” privilege can prescribe the following:

Antibiotic/Antimicrobials/Antivirals

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory/Steroidal anti-inflammatory

Decongestants/Anti-allergenics

None of the above

None of the above

True or False: Optometrist with “O” privilege are allowed to prescribe Rx oral medications in NY?

True

Sammy the Rx tech calls Nasir the RPh to have an Rx transferred to his Rx for metformin in NY. Which of the following does Nasir do?

Transfers 1 Rx of the the 4 remaining refills

Nasir asks to have patient request transfer before transferring the entire Rx to Sammy

Refuse to transfer even if patient calls and ask Nasir to transfer to Sammy and risk patient abandonment.

Refuse to transfer because only RPh or intern may do transfer

Refuse to transfer because only RPh or intern may do transfer

May a NYS licensed midwife provide care or write prescriptions for men?

Yes for a male baby born under her care.

Only under the EPT program

Yes for a husband or partner for a vaccine to protect the child

A & C are correct

Only under the EPT program

True or False: New York State licensed midwives are authorized to prescribe medications for control substances?

True

Fatima graduated from Rx school 2021. She completed the immunization training, but has not registered with BOP. Fatima can:

Submit proof of NYSBOP with payment to get certified as immunizer

Fatima is allowed to immunize because he was immunizing as an intern.

Fatima must repeat the entire course as it has lapsed to certify

Fatima is able to immunize until her paperwork is change at BOP without the I in registration

Fatima must repeat the entire course as it has lapsed to certify

What action does the NYSBOP take for Pharmacist who report they fell short of the 45 hours of CE’s per triennium?

Registration suspension

Fine &VC with a minor suspension

Issue a 1 year restrictive registration

All of the above

Issue a 1 year restrictive registration

Which of the following are the mandated pharmacy CEs a NY RPh must complete for each triennium? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

Immunization

Pharmacy law

Medication Errors

Pharmacy Compounding

Medication Errors, Pharmacy Compounding

What is the minimum personal protective equipment required by USP795 when non-sterile compounding is performed?

Gloves

Gloves & eye protection

Gloves & mask

Gloves, gown, & mask

Gloves

Which of the following ISO classifications has the fewest number of particles allowed?

ISO 5

ISO 6

ISO 7

ISO 8

ISO 5

In NY State, what is the minimum age to purchase DMX (Dextromethorphan) containing products?

NO age restriction

14 years old

18 years old

21 years old

18 years old

The New York Board of Pharmacy is made up of a minimum of how many NYS registered pharmacist members?

4

7

9

12

9

Select all that are true statements regarding pharmacist in NY vaccinating: A pharmacist who is certified by the State Education Department (SED) to administer immunizations is authorized to administer immunizing

For seasonal influenza to patients 2 years of age or older

For pneumococcal vaccines to patients 2 years of age or older

For diphtheria & pertussis vaccines to only patients 18 and older

Flumist influenza vaccine to pregnant females

For seasonal influenza to patients 2 years of age or older, For diphtheria & pertussis vaccines to only patients 18 and older

True or False: Pharmacist in NY that have been trained to immunize can administer the Mpox vaccine (Jynneos) to patients 18 years of age and older pursuint to patient specific as well as non-patients specific orders.

True

If a pharmacist is ask to partially fill a control 2 substance by a patient. Which of the following is true: Select all that apply:

The balance must be filled within 72 hours from the pharmacist

The pharmacist has 30 days to fill the balance is null

A pharmacist is not allowed to partially fill a C2 Rx.

The pharmacist must notify MD if the balance is lost for a patient to receive another Rx

The balance must be filled within 72 hours from the pharmacist, The pharmacist must notify MD if the balance is lost for a patient to receive another Rx

A practitioner may prescribe up to 6 months at a time of an anabolic steroid if used in accordance to a code for hormone deficiency in males & females. The control substances code for this

A

B

C

D

E

F

F

Refill “prn” for a control substance in NY allows for ____ refills.

1 refill

5 refills

0 refills

Invalidated the Rx

0 refills

What is the federal class for marijuana used medically in NY?

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Class 5

Class 1

Chemicals or drug products that can cause destruction to human life in amounts of 5 grains are what type of poison?

Class X poison

Class P poison

Class A poison

Class F poison

Class A poison

Which of the following is/are true regarding the NYS Drug Price List in pharmacies? Select all that apply.

price list must contain the 150 prescribed drugs as designated by BOP yearly

Hospital pharmacies are exempt from posting for these 150 drugs designated.

Prices are to be updated weekly by every pharmacy.

Drug quantities need not be posted.

price list must contain the 150 prescribed drugs as designated by BOP yearly, Prices are to be updated weekly by every pharmacy.

Which CONTROL SUBSTANCE Schedule current lists drugs or other substances that have no accepted medical use?

Schedule X

Schedule 1

Schedule 2

Poison Schedule

Schedule 1

The controlled substance act limits the OTC sale of pseudo-ephedrine to:

3.6 grams/month

6.3 grams/month

9 grams/month

12 grams/month

9 grams/month

Which of the following is not part of CDTM?

adjusting or managing a drug regimen of a patient

practice in a rehabilitation centers

adjusting drug strength

adjusting frequency of administration or route of administration

practice in a rehabilitation centers

In regards to the Opill which of the following for counseling is TRUE? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

There is no age restriction to purchase Opill

Patient should take 21 pills every month last 7 pills are inert

No examination or tests are needed before initiating or continuing Opill

Women who smoke should not be given Opill

There is no age restriction to purchase Opill, No examination or tests are needed before initiating or continuing Opill

According to the US MEC for Contraceptive Use, NYS RPhs can only prescribe which numerical classification(s) for med conditions

Only 1

Only 1 and 2

1, 2, & 3

1, 2, 3, & 4

Only 1 and 2

Mary X comes to pharmacy to get HSAC from the pharmacist. Mary X is 14 years old. In order for the RPh to dispense HSAC which of the following is true?

Get permission from her parents or guardian before prescribing & dispensing

RPhs with moral objections can refuse to prescribe in NY due to age

Once evaluated & all clinical criteria is met you can prescribe a HSAC

A trained RPh can only prescribe HSAC to adults > 18 years

Once evaluated & all clinical criteria is met you can prescribe a HSAC

Which of the following is NOT allowable under the NYS standing order authorized by the NYS Commissioner of Health for self-administered hormonal contraception?

To prescribe and dispense the Xulane patch

To prescribe and dispense the Nuvering vaginal ring

To prescribe and dispense the Depo-Provera injection

To prescribe and dispense the Ortho Novum 777 pill

To prescribe and dispense the Depo-Provera injection

True or False: According to the NYS conscience clause a pharmacist can refuse to give Self-Administered Hormonal Contraception for the sole purpose that is against his beliefs.

False

A requirement of the dispensing RPh for prescribing self-administered hormonal contraception is to notify the patient’s health care practitioners within ___ hours of dispensing.

24 hours

48 hours

72 hours

120 hours

72 hours

A women 38 years old who smokes 20 cigarettes a day. BP is 125/82. Wants to start hormonal contraception. What would you recommend as a prescribing pharmacist to give her?

A progestin pill

Combination hormonal oral contraceptive

XULENE contraceptive patch

NUVARING vaginal ring

A COPPER IUD

A progestin pill

Buprenophine for substance use disorder may be prescribed by WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

MDs

RPAs

CNPs

RPhs

DPMs

MDs, RPAs, CNPs

How often must a total controlled substance inventory be taken in a pharmacy in NYS?

Every two years on even years

Every 2 years on odd years

Every triennium on even years

Every Triennium on odd years

Every 2 years on odd years

RPh Habiba receives an Rx for Xanax (C4 FEDERALLY) via phone for a non-hospice patient in NYC. What is the maximum day supply she can give?

30 days

7 days

5 days

3 day emergency only

5 days

If providing a prescription for EPT, select all that apply that are true

Only 1 EPT Rx can be given to each patient

A partner’s name, address, and DOB are not listed on the prescription

“EPT” is in the comments below the MD information and above drug name

The name of the original partner must be listed on the Rx

A partner’s name, address, and DOB are not listed on the prescription, “EPT” is in the comments below the MD information and above drug name

Which medication(s) should used for the treatment of Gonorrhea under the EPT program?

Metronidazole 500 mg by mouth twice daily for 7 days

Cefixime 800 mg by mouth in a single dose

Tinidazole 2 g by mouth in a single dose

ZPAK 5 day supply

Cefixime 800 mg by mouth in a single dose

prescription counseling must be performed when: SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

there is a new prescription for new patient

there is a new medication for an existing patient

there is a refill for an existing patient

A change in the prescription has occurred involving patient’s address

there is a new prescription for new patient, there is a new medication for an existing patient

Which of the following is not required to be electronically prescribed in NYS?

Veterinary prescriptions

Medical devices

Syringes

Veterinary prescriptions

Mimi’s Pharmacy was damaged by a fire. How long does Mimi have to report to the NYS Board of Pharmacy?

24 hours

48 hours

7 days

30 days

48 hours

a pharmacist can make changes on a prescription to which areas (select all that apply)

Drug Strength

Patient’s Name

Directions

Prescriber’s signature

Drug Strength, Directions

True or False: The minimum amount of CE credits for pharmacist to renew every triennium is 60 credits

False

When a new supervising pharmacist (PIC) is identified in a pharmacy, the NY State Board of Pharmacy must be notified within:

7 days by the SP of the pharmacy

7 days by the owner of the pharmacy

7 days by the SP leaving the pharmacy

30 days by the owner of pharmacy

7 days by the owner of the pharmacy

In the event of a discontinuance of a pharmacy (Closure of a location). Who is responsible to notify the NYS Education Dept.

The Supervising Pharmacist

The Owner

Both the Owner and the Supervising Pharmacist

Any Employee Pharmacist

The Owner

If a pharmacist licensed in NYS has credentialed to practice CDTM & Immunize his registration will indicate this by: Select the correct answer.

Having an I & C after registration #

Having a CDTM & I after registration #

It will state on registration that he or she is CDTM-certified as well as Immunization-certified with certification dates

All of the above

Having an I & C after registration #

A prescription is dispensed for Metformin, manufactured by Zydis and distributed by Eastern distributors. Which of the following is acceptable on a prescription label identifying the medication in compliance with NYS pharmacy law?

Generic Glucophage

Metformin (Zydis)

Metformin (Zydis, Eastern Dist)

b & c are ok to use on label

Metformin (Zydis, Eastern Dist)

Given the following NDC # for Lipitor 10 mg by Pfizer as 00071-0055-23. Indicate which group of #s in the NDS identify the package size?

00071

0155

23

none of the above

23

As a pharmacist you are evaluating a prescription for generic substitution. What reference guide would you use to determine if a product is AB rated to determine bioequivalency?

The Red Book

The Orange Book

The Purple Book

The USP-NF

The Orange Book

Aiden Dillworth is a NY state licensed pharmacist & pharmacist in charge (PIC) at her practice site the name badge she wears most identifies her as:

Dr. Aiden Dillworth

Aiden Dillort Dr. of Pharmacy

Aiden Dillworth pharmacist

Aiden Dillworth Supervisor

All are ok

Aiden Dillworth pharmacist

As a NYS pharmacist you receive an Rx for Sildenafil 50 mg #6. The doctor puts a DAW in the box on the Rx. What must the RPh dispense?

Viagra 50 mg only (The Brand Product)

Sildenafil 50 mg only

Any AB-rated product that is the cheapest to the patient

Pharmacist can dispense what he wishes after discussing with patient

Pharmacist can dispense what he wishes after discussing with patient

According to NYS Pharmacy Education Law what is the maximum number of unlicensed personnel that may be supervised by a licensed pharmacist at one time/

1

2

4

8

2

If an inspector from OPD were to find medication in a container with missing label information. This could be defined as a violation in:

Adulteration

Misbranding

Cobranding

Comingling

Misbranding

The purpose of a drug recall is to remove products from the market place that are misbranded, adulterated or threaten consumer safety. Which type of drug recall involves one that involves threatening consumer safety?

Category X

Category 1

Category 5

Category 1

You receive a call from a pharmacist in Ohio where the entire Rx is allowed to be transferred with all refills remaining at the request of the patient. The Rx in question has 3 refills remaining from your pharmacy. How many refills may transfer to the pharmacist from Ohio at one time.

None as this is not allowed out of state.

Only 1 at a time

All 3 refills can be transferred at once.

In NY you can choose 1 transfer or the full amount

All 3 refills can be transferred at once.

Fatima is a registered NY pharmacy technician who is employes at LIU Hospital. To earn extra money, she seeks employment in a community pharmacy as a pharmacy tech. Which of the following is true regarding Fatima’s community practice as a January 2026.

Fatima may be hired as a pharmacy technician & mix, compound & pour but only under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Fatima can only be hired as a unlicensed person & be assigned only the duties an unlicensed person can perform.

Fatima is allowed to counsel patients under the supervision of a RPh since she is registered.

Fatima may identify herself as a registered pharmacy technician tech & may have that listed on her name badge when working.

Fatima may be hired as a pharmacy technician & mix, compound & pour but only under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.; Fatima may identify herself as a registered pharmacy technician tech & may have that listed on her name badge when working.

This book or database contains information on all FDA-licensed (approved) biological products regulated by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), including licensed bio-similar and interchangeable products, and their reference products.

Orange Book

Purple Book

Green Book

Martindale

Purple Book

An RPh that has not received a cover for a control substance from an MD. When must he report this to the BNE?

When a CII cover is not received

When any controlled substance cover is not received.

He does not need to report to BNE at all only the DEA.

If the cover that is received does not match the given order.

When a CII cover is not received

Simon an RPh is asked y an OPD inspector who may access the PMP at his pharmacy besides him? What would be his correct response from the below:

Law enforcement (police or OPD inspector)

Pharmacy technicians

Pharmacy interns

All of the above

Pharmacy interns

Negligence in THE PHARMACY profession is usually looked upon as a ______ claim.

CRIMINAL

CIVIL

ADMINISTRATIVE

ALL OF THE ABOVE

CIVIL

Expedited Partner Treatment allows health care providers the ability to give prescriptions to patients and their partners diagnosed with which of the following. Select all that apply:

Syphillis

Chlamydia

Trichomoniasis

Gonorrhea

Human Papiloma

Herpes

Chlamydia, Trichomoniasis, Gonorrhea

Select from below who is eligible to receive an EPT Rx in NY.

EPT is applicable for all patients 18 years of age or older and their partner(s).

ALL patients known to have syphilis and gonorrhea, chlamydia, & trichomoniasis

partners of patients with a clinical or lab diagnosis of gonorrhea, chlamydia, or trichomoniasis

Cases involving suspected or confirmed of abuse

partners of patients with a clinical or lab diagnosis of gonorrhea, chlamydia, or trichomoniasis

True or False: A pharmacist in a community setting in NYC receives a prescription for Alprazolam 1 mg for non-hospice patient. What is the maximum day supply she can receive via a phone call from the MD? You respond with I can only dispense a 7 day supply via phone emergency. Is this answer correct or incorrect?

False

Solution containing 120 mg of Acetaminophen & 16 mg of Codeine per teaspoonful. What schedule would this product you compounded be in?

Schedule 2

Schedule 3

Schedule 4

Schedule 5

Schedule 3

Which entity maintains a list of specific agents that are considered hazardous drugs used for healthcare?

USP 800

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)