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  1. 1An Alabama pharmacist is preparing for a regular biennial license renewal. How many continuing-education hours must be completed during the renewal cycle?

    1. A. 15 hours
    2. B. 20 hours
    3. C. 30 hours
    4. D. 40 hours

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 680-X-2-.36(1) states: "Pharmacists shall complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education each renewal cycle." Therefore 30 hours are required.

    Reference: Al Admin Code 680 X 2 Current — Rule 680-X-2-.36(1)

  2. 2A patient has not authorized disclosure of pharmacy records. When may an Alabama pharmacist nevertheless disclose them under the conduct rule?

    1. A. Whenever an employer requests them
    2. B. When the patient's best interest requires it or law demands it
    3. C. Whenever another customer asks
    4. D. Only after the prescription expires

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Rule 680-X-2-.22(2)(e) permits disclosure without authorization only "where the best interest of the patient requires or the law demands."

    Reference: Al Admin Code 680 X 2 Current — Rule 680-X-2-.22(2)(e)

  3. 3Which pharmacy information must appear on every prescription label dispensed in Alabama?

    1. A. Name only
    2. B. Address only
    3. C. Name and address
    4. D. Permit number and email

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule .13 requires "the name and address of the pharmacy from which the prescription was dispensed."

    Reference: Al Admin Code 680 X 2 Current — Rule 680-X-2-.13

  4. 4After a new supervising pharmacist begins, by when must the required controlled-substance inventory be taken?

    1. A. Within 7 days
    2. B. Within 12 days
    3. C. Within 15 days
    4. D. Within 20 days

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 680-X-2-.12(3) requires the new supervising pharmacist to take the inventory "within fifteen (15) days."

    Reference: Al Admin Code 680 X 2 Current — Rule 680-X-2-.12(3)

  5. 5A pharmacist has been licensed in Alabama for exactly one full calendar year when the first renewal is due. What CE total applies?

    1. A. No CE
    2. B. 10 hours
    3. C. 15 hours
    4. D. 30 hours

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 680-X-2-.36(2) says: "If a pharmacist has only been licensed for one full calendar year, they shall complete fifteen (15) hours."

    Reference: Al Admin Code 680 X 2 Current — Rule 680-X-2-.36(2)

  6. 6A pharmacy proposes a cash reward solely to induce patients to transfer prescriptions. Which Alabama conduct provision directly governs the proposal?

    1. A. The duty to disclose the nature and cost of professional services
    2. B. The confidentiality rule for patient records
    3. C. The prohibition on financial benefits used as transfer inducements
    4. D. The duty to report illegal professional conduct

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 680-X-2-.22(2)(j) says a pharmacy should never offer a financial benefit "to induce or encourage any individual to transfer a prescription."

    Reference: Al Admin Code 680 X 2 Current — Rule 680-X-2-.22(2)(j)

  7. 7Which use information is ordinarily mandatory on an Alabama prescription label?

    1. A. Prescriber's directions
    2. B. Patient diagnosis
    3. C. Wholesale cost
    4. D. Prescriber's specialty

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule .13 lists "the prescriber’s directions for use" as minimum label content.

    Reference: Al Admin Code 680 X 2 Current — Rule 680-X-2-.13

  8. 8What water service must be present in an Alabama prescription area?

    1. A. Cold running water
    2. B. Hot running water
    3. C. Hot and cold running water
    4. D. A sterile-water supply

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule .04(1) requires "hot and cold running water in the prescription area."

    Reference: Al Admin Code 680 X 2 Current — Rule 680-X-2-.04(1)

  9. 9A newly licensed Alabama pharmacist reaches the first renewal after less than one full calendar year of licensure. What CE total is required for that renewal?

    1. A. 0 hours
    2. B. 6 hours
    3. C. 15 hours
    4. D. 30 hours

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule 680-X-2-.36(2) provides: "If a pharmacist has been licensed for less than one full calendar year, no continuing education is required for the first renewal."

    Reference: Al Admin Code 680 X 2 Current — Rule 680-X-2-.36(2)

  10. 10How must an Alabama pharmacy describe the nature, cost, and value of its professional services to patients?

    1. A. Truthfully, accurately, and fully
    2. B. Only through the supervising pharmacist
    3. C. Only in a written fee schedule
    4. D. Using comparative advertising claims

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule 680-X-2-.22(2)(i) says information should be provided "truthfully, accurately, and fully."

    Reference: Al Admin Code 680 X 2 Current — Rule 680-X-2-.22(2)(i)

Topics in this practice bank

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  • Licensure/Personnel
    • Responsibilities of pharmacist and non-pharmacist personnel: qualifications, scope of duties, limitations, restrictions, or conditions to practice for pharmacists-in-charge (or equivalent) and pharmacists
    • Responsibilities of pharmacist and non-pharmacist personnel: qualifications, scope of duties, limitations, restrictions, or conditions to practice for non-pharmacist personnel
    • Licensures, registrations, and certifications: qualifications, examinations, internships, maintaining pharmacist competency, and renewals
    • Licensures, registrations, and certifications: classifications and processes of disciplinary actions
    • Licensures, registrations, and certifications: reporting to and participating in programs addressing inability to practice with reasonable skill and safety
  • Pharmacist Practice
    • Requirements for issuing prescriptions/drug orders: drug uses, limitations, or restrictions
    • Requirements for issuing prescriptions/drug orders: scope of authority, scope of practice, limitations or restrictions, and valid registration of authorized practitioners
    • Requirements for issuing non-controlled prescriptions/drug orders
    • Requirements for issuing controlled prescriptions/drug orders
    • Authority limitations on practitioners' ability to authorize refills
    • Conditions under which pharmacist or non-pharmacist personnel participates in drug administration in managing patients' therapy
    • Requirements regarding counseling: counseling or offering to counsel
    • Requirements regarding counseling: documenting counseling or documenting offering to counsel
    • Returning or reusing drugs
    • Regulations and agencies regarding pharmacy practice: requirements for promoting quality and safety of public health
    • Regulations and agencies regarding pharmacy practice: protecting patient and health record confidentiality
  • Dispensing Requirements
    • Responsibilities for determining whether prescriptions/drug orders are issued for a legitimate medical purpose and within all applicable restrictions
    • Transferring prescription/drug order information between pharmacies by authorized personnel
    • Prospective drug utilization reviews
    • Requirements for reporting to PMP and accessing PMP data
    • Exceptions to dispensing or refilling prescriptions/drug orders
    • Labeling of dispensed drugs
    • Packaging of dispensed drugs
    • Drug product conditions prohibiting dispensing
    • Non-prescription products, including controlled substances and hazardous drugs: dispensing or administration
    • Non-prescription products: labeling of non-prescription drugs and devices
    • Non-prescription products: packaging and repackaging of non-prescription drugs and behind-the-counter products
    • Dispensing-restricted, non-prescription drugs
  • Pharmacy Operations
    • Ordering and acquisition of drugs, including maintenance and content of records
    • Distribution of drugs, including maintenance and content of records
    • Non-dispensing requirements for operations of pharmacies or practice settings
    • Possession, storage, and handling of non-hazardous drugs
    • Training, possession, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous drugs
    • Allowing non-pharmacist personnel access to drugs
    • Requirements for conducting controlled substance inventories
    • Delivery of drugs
    • Conditions for permitted or mandated product selection
    • Compounding sterile, nonsterile, hazardous, and non-hazardous preparations
    • Centralized prescription processing or central-fill pharmacy dispensing

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