Saskatchewan Pharmacy Law JE Practice Exam

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• No pharmacist or practitioner shall sell a Class A opioid unless what two conditions are met?
• What must happen when a pharmacist is not available regarding NAPRA Schedule 3 Drugs?
• What minimum record-keeping practice is essential for narcotics dispensed in a pharmacy?
• According to the guidelines, what should all prescriptions indicate besides the patient's name?
• What symbol must be displayed on the label of a prescription drug?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement for selling a Class A opioid in Saskatchewan?
• Which of the following must be included in the written record of a verbal prescription?
• What is NOT included in the labelling requirements as specified by SCPP regulations?
• For the safe transport of controlled drugs, who is responsible for maintaining the chain of signatures?
• Who supports the tools and processes used in the COMPASS program?
• What is the schedule classification for Diphenhydramine when sold in concentrations of 2% or less in containers of 300 mg or less?
• Which of the following is NOT included in a Prescription Narcotic according to its definition?
• What does the term "Limiting Use" refer to within PIPEDA's privacy principles?
• What is required in order to approve an emergency refill?
• Which type of agents can pharmacists NOT adapt when changing prescriptions?
• Diphenhydramine and its salts for topical use in concentrations greater than 2% fall under which schedule?
• What act guides the management of patient health records within the private sector?
• When sold in package sizes not exceeding the equivalent of 6,000 mg of naproxen base, what is the schedule of Naproxen preparations containing 200 mg?
• Pharmacists cannot make changes to prescriptions regarding narcotics unless what?
• What must all new and renovated community pharmacies include?
• What is a characteristic of NAPRA Schedule 2 Drugs?
• What documentation is required for the patient when transferring a CDSA drug prescription?
• What is the primary factor in scheduling drugs like Diphenhydramine for topical use?
• Fluconazole in a concentration of 150 mg per oral dosage unit for treating vaginal candidiasis is categorized as?
• What must be included in the record of sale for straight narcotics?
• Which Canadian organization is the federal regulatory authority for food and drug regulations?
• Which type of drugs may be sold anywhere without needing a pharmacist?
• Which appendices are included in the Saskatchewan Drug Plan Formulary?
• According to Saskatchewan Pharmacy Law, what is the schedule for acetaminophen in sustained release with greater than 50 units?
• Straight narcotics require which type of reports?
• What is the Maximum Allowable Cost (MAC) of a Proton Pump Inhibitor in Saskatchewan?
• What records must be entered by pharmacists when selling or providing narcotics?
• What is the minimum retention period for all pharmacy records according to federal laws?
• Which principle requires organizations to ensure that personal information is relevant and not excessive for its purposes?
• What is required for a Registered Nurse to gain additional authorized practice?
• Which principle states that personal information shall not be used for purposes other than those for which it was collected?
• Ibuprofen sold in an immediate release dosage form containing 400 mg or less per oral dosage unit exceeding 18,000 mg is categorized as?
• What is the schedule for epinephrine in injectable form unless it is in pre-filled syringes for emergencies?
• What is the schedule classification for Naloxone injection and nasal sprays for overdose?
• What is the secure computer system that contains information about a resident's prescribed and dispensed medications?
• How far back can EDS requests be routinely backdated?
• Dextromethorphan's classification changes depending on package size. What is the unscheduled limit for oral dosage forms?
• How many days does a manufacturer have to report serious adverse drug reactions after becoming aware of the information?
• What type of narcotic is designated for any substance containing more than 1 narcotic?
• Which schedule discusses radiopharmaceuticals according to FDA regulations?
• What principle in PIPEDA stipulates that knowledge and consent of the individual are required for the collection of personal information?
• True or false: Refills for benzodiazepines require keeping a record for each refill.
• A drug containing 1 narcotic and 2 or more non-narcotics is classified as what type of narcotic?
• The Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA) regulates which of the following?
• What aspect of pharmacy practice does the COMPASS program focus on?
• What principle requires a pharmacist to do no harm to the patient?
• Which program automatically covers children 14 years and under in Saskatchewan?
• Pharmacists are NOT allowed to adapt a prescription that is what?
• What does the Professional Services Area (PSA) in a pharmacy include?
• Which of the following is NOT a brand name included in Part I of the Schedule in Part G of the FDR?
• How long must a therapeutic pharmaceutical agent be held before it can be prescribed by an optometrist?
• When do hand hygiene recommendations necessitate the use of soap and water over ABHRs?
• What is the maximum distance that a professional products area can extend from the dispensary perimeter?
• Esomeprazole for a 14-day treatment of frequent heartburn at a daily dose of 20 mg is categorized under which schedule?
• What must organizations do regarding personal information under their control?
• What must be maintained during the transportation of narcotics and controlled medications to a long-term care facility?
• What information must be recorded in a patient profile regarding allergies according to Saskatchewan Pharmacy Law?
• Prophylhexedrine is classified under which schedule of the CDSA?
• What is required for any medications returned to the pharmacy from a long-term care facility?
• To whom should loss, theft, or forgery be reported regarding Pharmacy regulations?
• Which principle entails an individual’s ability to challenge the management of their personal information?
• In what schedule would you find acetylsalicylic acid in oral adult use preparations of 325 mg per dosage unit?
• To whom must loss or theft of controlled substances be reported within 10 days?
• What does the term "sufficient information" imply in the context of pharmacy refills?
• Which professional responsibility does NOT form part of NAPRA's competencies for Entry to Practice?
• What type of drugs are added to the Saskatchewan Formulary monthly?
• NAPRA Schedule 3 Drugs must be sold within how close to a pharmacy?
• What is the minimum interval for auditing medication rooms in long-term care facilities by pharmacy staff?
• How many witnesses are required for the destruction of controlled substances?
• What is the minimum working space required for the dispensing counter in a dispensary?
• What is the schedule classification for Dextromethorphan and its salts in oral dosage forms with specific package sizes?
• In Saskatchewan, what is the dispensing limit for liquid preparations of low-dose codeine products without a prescription?
• Which schedule includes fentanyl and narcotics?
• What is the intended audience for the patient information handout accompanying Class A opioids?
• What is a critical surveillance practice for pharmacies according to laws?
• How frequently is the Saskatchewan Formulary website updated?
• What types of substitutions can pharmacists make when adapting prescriptions?
• What is the frequency of updates for other products in the Formulary aside from interchangeable generic drugs?
• What schedule only applies to Dimenhydrinate and its salts for oral or rectal use in areas of potential abuse?
• What substances are listed under FDA Schedule D?
• Which agency must a copy of the report about loss or theft of controlled substances be forwarded to?
• Which ethical principle is defined as telling the truth?
• Licensed dealers must obtain what from the purchaser within 5 working days?
• What type of document is created for the Saskatchewan Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch?
• What symbol must narcotic stock bottles have?
• What is included in the records pertaining to controlled substances and prescription drugs in a pharmacy?
• What must pharmacists complete to sell low-dose codeine products without a prescription?
• What documentation is required for each sale of low-dose codeine products?
• Diphenhydramine and its salts for parenteral use are classified as which schedule?
• According to SCPP labelling requirements, what information is specifically NOT required on a drug label?
• According to PIPEDA, what is the first principle related to the responsibility of organizations for personal information?
• What should be included on a prescription for monitored drugs regarding the practitioner?
• According to the Saskatchewan Pharmacy Law, how many times can Controlled Part 1 (Part G) be transferred?
• Ibuprofen in an immediate release form of 400 mg or less per oral dosage unit with package sizes up to 18,000 mg is categorized as?
• What is the validity period for prescriptions in Saskatchewan from the written date?
• What is the schedule classification for Desloratadine and its preparations in products marketed for adult use (12 years and older)?
• What are Class B precursors used for?
• What is referred to as the Receipt of Narcotics?
• What class of drugs is included in the Maximum Allowable Cost (MAC)?
• What is the only purpose for which pharmacists and pharmacy technicians may accept samples from other sources?
• Under which program do individuals in the late stages of terminal illness pay no charge for select medications?
• According to CPSS OATP Standards, how must all OAT prescriptions be sent to the pharmacy?
• What is the timeframe within which loss or theft should be reported?
• Where is the Professional Products Area located in relation to the dispensary?
• Under Section 56 Exemption, what action may pharmacists take to ensure continuity of care for existing prescriptions?
• Which medication does NOT require a prescription under the Drug Plan?
• According to Saskatchewan Pharmacy Law, who provides advice on the Saskatchewan Formulary?
• Which of the following is a key area of quality improvement in pharmacy practice?
• Expired drugs must be removed from a dispensary's inventory and stored where?
• How frequently must medication room and cart audits be conducted by pharmacy staff in long-term care?
• Disclosure of a patient's information is allowed under which circumstance?
• What document is generated upon admission and monthly at a long-term care facility?
• In which situation can a pharmacist NOT adapt a prescription?
• How should the security of pharmacy areas be arranged when no pharmacist is present?
• How many narcotic ingredients must a straight narcotic contain?
• What does the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) safeguard?
• Cetirizine in pediatric preparations with dosage unit concentrations of 10 mg equivalent are classified under which schedule?
• What is the name of the program that assists residents with drug costs based on income?
• What type of orders may prescribers issue for CDSA drugs according to the Section 56 exemption?
• Which information is required on a prescription label according to SCPP regulations?
• What schedule is acetaminophen in sustained release with 50 units or less categorized under?
• NAPRA Schedule 1 Drugs are characterized by which of the following?
• What type of drugs must have their purchase and sales recorded as per regulations?
• In the context of the PSA, what type of control must the pharmacist have over the shelves and displays?
• Which scenario does NOT allow for disclosure of a patient's information?
• What substances automatically classify as a straight narcotic?
• What is required on the prescription label besides the patient's name and address?
• Who has the authority to enact bylaws and regulate the pharmacy profession in Saskatchewan?
• What does the Saskatchewan Formulary exclude from requiring a prescription?
• Acetylsalicylic acid oral preparations intended for pediatric use and containing 80 mg or less are classified under which schedule?
• What is crucial for a pharmacist to maintain regarding narcotics received?
• For the destruction of CDSA substances, which of the following must be done?
• What schedule does diphenhydramine and its salts fall under when sold for topical use in concentrations of 2% or less in containers greater than 300 mg?
• Which of the following is NOT a common solvent used as a Class B precursor?
• What does an individual have the right to request regarding their personal information?
• NAPRA Schedule 1 Drugs require what for purchase?
• Dextromethorphan and its salts are classified as Schedule __ except in oral dosage forms with specific package sizes.
• What is the primary orientation of the tools provided by the COMPASS program?
• What must be assigned to a drug before it can be sold in dosage form by a manufacturer?
• Human insulin is classified under which schedule?
• Which of the following is not eligible for the Children's Drug Plan coverage?
• Pharmacists must report a loss or theft of narcotics to the Minister within how many days?
• What schedule applies to acetylsalicylic acid in strengths of 81 mg per dosage unit intended for adult use?
• Which ethical principle indicates the importance of honesty and accuracy in patient interactions?
• What is the purpose of the Maximum Allowable Cost (MAC) policy?
• What must be displayed in pharmacies according to SCPP's deterrent policy?
• What is the time frame within which a pharmacist must notify the original prescriber after dispensing a modified prescription?
• Famotidine sold in concentrations of 20 mg or less per oral dosage unit for heartburn treatment is classified as?
• How often are Medication and Safety Self-Assessments required according to SCPP Regulatory Bylaws?
• What does the Saskatchewan Formulary list?
• Who is permitted to receive Schedule I or Narcotic and Controlled Drug samples from physicians?
• Controlled drugs listed in Part __ of pharmacy records must be maintained in a dedicated book or register.
• FDA Schedule A restricts the advertising of which type of treatments?
• Can verbal refills be permitted for Controlled Part 1 (Part G)?
• What ethical principle supports making decisions that lead to the best outcome for the patient?
• How should personal information be collected according to PIPEDA principles?
• For how many years must records containing personal health information be retained?
• What information is required on a prescription for monitored drugs regarding the patient?
• Dimenhydrinate and its salts for parenteral use fall under which schedule classification?
• In pharmacy ethics, what does the principle of fidelity primarily concern?
• Which components fall under Class A precursors?
• Under which schedule may pharmacists authorize a free trial size of nonprescription medication for a patient?
• What is NOT a requirement for emergency refills?
• Which substances are excluded from Part 2 of Schedule to Part G?
• What is the charge for over-the-counter products listed under the Palliative Care Program?
• Which schedule applies to Loratadine products for children under the age of 2 years?
• Only optometrists with which certificate are authorized to prescribe medications?
• Which category of narcotic requires stricter regulations due to its potential dangers?
• How should dispensing records of narcotics be filed?
• Which symbol is required on Controlled Drug labels?
• Which schedule of the CDSA is methylphenidate listed under?
• The Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals aims to protect which of the following interests?
• Which of the following documentation is not a requirement for proper maintenance of pharmacy operation records?
• What kind of reports are required for verbal and exempted narcotics?
• What does FDA Schedule B refer to?
• Records of destruction of controlled drugs must be kept for at least how many years?
• What number of refills, if any, should be noted in the written record of a prescription?
• Under what condition may the sale of a Class A opioid not require a warning sticker and patient information handout?
• What is the scheduling for Loratadine in products labelled for children aged 2 to 11 years in package sizes containing no more than 140 mg?
• What is required for the use or disclosure of personal information aside from meeting its initial purpose?
• What type of prescriptions for controlled substances are allowed as a last resort if permitted by Health Canada?
• What is the definition of an exempted narcotic?
• A dispensary must be what regarding public accessibility?
• Which principle allows individuals to challenge the compliance of an organization with privacy principles?
• Which type of professionals are included in the PRP medications monitoring program?
• What is the maximum number of solid dosage units of low-dose codeine preparations that can be sold without a prescription?
• What is the requirement for selling low-dose codeine preparations in terms of consumer limits?
• What is the schedule classification for Diphenhydramine and its salts for topical use in concentrations of 2% or less when sold in larger packages?
• Which of the following is NOT a factor that permits pharmacists to adapt a prescription?
• When is a verbal order allowed as per the Section 56 exemption?
• What is the term for the protection of personal information by appropriate security measures?
• Which principle requires organizations to provide specific information about their personal information management policies?
• What does the limiting collection principle in PIPEDA emphasize?
• What is the minimum professional services area placement within a pharmacy?
• Who among the following is permitted to prescribe narcotics under the CDSA?
• What is one feature that qualifies a product as an exempted narcotic?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a component of health promotion in pharmacy practice?
• What is one purpose of the anonymous reporting tools included in the COMPASS program?
• To which practitioners do the PRP policies and procedures not apply unless indicated otherwise?
• In the context of Class A opioids, who is the Class A opioid sale exempt for?
• The abbreviation ISAID in emergency refills stands for which of the following?
• Who compiles the Saskatchewan Formulary?
• What does the COMPASS program aim to improve in Saskatchewan community pharmacies?
• What primary aspect of pharmacy ethics emphasizes the importance of patient welfare?
• What is the maximum length of time a pharmacist can renew a prescription?
• For how long must records of prescriptions and patient information be kept according to provincial requirements for minors?
• Which principle refers to the obligation to avoid causing harm?
• How long must narcotic prescriptions be maintained in a separate file?
• What does the acronym ISAIDNO represent in pharmacy practice?
• What is required in terms of total quantity on PRP prescriptions?
• Which of the following is a class of drugs specifically mentioned under MAC policy?
• Repackaging of medications in long-term care facilities requires assurance of what two conditions?
• What is required staffing in a community pharmacy when it is open to the public?
• What is one of the requirements for transferring a CDSA drug to a pharmacy?
• Which of the following is true about the roles of nurses in prescribing medications?
• What is classified as a precursor in the context of controlled substances?
• What must be checked when receiving a transfer for prescriptions, particularly CDSA drugs?
• What is a limitation regarding previously adapted prescriptions?
• What is the scheduling for Loratadine products labelled for children aged 2 to 11 years with package sizes containing more than 140 mg of loratadine?
• What does a 'straight narcotic' include in terms of composition?
• What is the main purpose of the refilling regulations for benzodiazepines?
• What should be used instead of alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHRs) when hands are visibly soiled?
• What is a benefit of the safety-related tools included in the COMPASS program?
• What type of safe must pharmacies display according to SCPP requirements?
• Pharmacists must have which of the following before they can adapt a prescription?
• What is the purpose of proper storage and inventory counts for narcotics?
• Parenteral preparations of Diphenhydramine are classified under which schedule?
• What principle requires pharmacists to keep promises and maintain confidentiality?
• What is the schedule for ibuprofen in a modified-release oral dosage form that provides 600 mg or less?
• What substances are included in Part 1 of Schedule to Part G?
• For Loratadine products labelled for individuals aged 12 years and older, what is the schedule classification?
• What is the MAC of an Intranasal Corticosteroid (INCS) in Saskatchewan?
• When no pharmacist is present, how must the pharmacy be secured regarding public access?
• What must pharmacists document on a prescription regarding a verbal order?
• All forgeries related to prescriptions must be reported to which body?
• Which schedule encompasses opium poppy and methadone?
• Advertising narcotics is regarded as what under Canadian law?
• What must accompany the prescribing of opioid agonist medications for effective treatment?
• Which appendix is associated with Online EDS Adjudication?
• What is the co-pay amount that seniors 65 years and older pay for prescription drugs listed on the Saskatchewan Formulary?
• Within how many days of admission must all residents receive a medication review?
• Which substance is included in Part III of the Schedule in Part G of the FDR?
• Which term describes drugs that do not need the supervision of a pharmacist during sale?
• What is the regulation concerning refills on prescriptions for monitored drugs?
• Which of the following is an acceptable reason for pharmacists to adapt a prescription?
• How many consumer packages of low-dose codeine products may be sold per occasion?
• For prescriptions transmitted electronically, what form is not required?
• A dispensary must be more than how many square feet?
• Which of the following is NOT a part of the requirements for transferring a CDSA drug?
• In Saskatchewan, how many times can prescriptions for CDSA drugs be transferred between pharmacists?
• What are the core principles in the Code of Ethics for Pharmacy Profession?
• What is the primary focus of the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals?
• Prescription Narcotics are described as containing what?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement for verbal prescriptions?
• What is the main purpose of requiring a warning sticker on Class A opioids?
• What is a required component of the patient profile under SCPP regulations?
• The NAPRA competencies related to research fall under which category?
• For acetylsalicylic acid rectal preparations intended for pediatric use containing 150 mg or less per dosage unit, what schedule is it classified in?
• What is the schedule classification for Naproxen in products containing equivalent of 200 mg of naproxen base when sold with a specified recommended maximum daily dose of 400 mg?
• What main theme unites FDA Schedule A, B, C, and D?
• What types of temperatures are required to be recorded in the pharmacy?
• What type of signature is required for prescriptions given directly to the patient?
• What does the term "CQI" stand for in the context of pharmacy practice?
• What is one of the requirements for drugs to be considered for EDS?
• What does the ethical principle of autonomy refer to in the pharmacy profession?
• According to PIPEDA, what must personal information be according to its intended purpose?
• Epinephrine in pre-filled syringes for emergency administration in anaphylactic reactions is classified as which schedule?
• In nasal preparations for adult use and in ophthalmic products, what is their schedule?
• All pharmacy operation records, such as fridge temperature logs, must be kept for a minimum of which period?
• What kind of products are included in Schedule D?
• In the context of PIPEDA, what must be identified by the organization at or before the collection of personal information?
• Which of the following is a feature of Dimenhydrinate categorized as Schedule 3?
• What type of medications are prescribed for the treatment of opioid use disorder?
• What is the maximum amount of codeine phosphate allowed in a liquid formulation to be classified as an exempted narcotic?
• What does the term 'expired' refer to in the context of pharmacy law?
• What type of facility is included under the PRP policies for prescriptions?
• Cetirizine in adult preparations with dosage concentrations of 10 mg is categorized under which schedule?
• What minimum frequency is required for conducting a complete physical count of all drugs listed in the schedules to the CDSA?
• What is required for NAPRA Schedule 2 Drugs?
• Documentation of adapted prescriptions must include what key component?
• What is the purpose of the principle of openness in PIPEDA?
• The OAT standards are designed to ensure what level of patient care?
• How often must temperatures in the pharmacy be monitored and recorded?
• For oral or rectal use, what is the schedule classification of Dimenhydrinate and its salts?
• Documentation for temperature excursions must be kept for how many years?
• Which ethical principle focuses on fairness in providing resources and treatments?
• Barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and anabolic steroids fall under which schedule of the CDSA?
• Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are categorized as precursors in which schedule of the CDSA?
• Who can apply for Exceptional Drug Status (EDS)?
• What is the minimum age at which health records must be kept until for minors?
• What must happen to expired medications in a pharmacy?
• For Desloratadine and its preparations marketed for paediatric use (under 12 years of age), what is the schedule classification?
• What concept in pharmacy ethics emphasizes providing benefit to a patient?
• Which organization is the federal regulatory authority in Canada for pharmacy regulations?
• What should be done with the original Loss/Theft Report form upon completion?
• Which of the following best describes a key component of the COMPASS program?
• Benzodiazepine and Other Targeted Substances Regulations require which symbol on their labels?
• Which type of nurse is allowed to prescribe medication and order diagnostic tests?
• For Naproxen preparations that exceed 6,000 mg of naproxen base, what is the classification?
• What is the role of ISMP Canada in relation to the COMPASS program?