Nevada MPJE C2 FAQ Exam/67
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What can a pharmacist add or change on a CII Rx? - -- strength
- quantity
- directions
- DOB
- ICD-10 code
- Days' supply
- Date of issue can be corrected, but not changed
-What can a pharmacist NOT add or change to a CII Rx? - -- name of
patient
- name of controlled substance (unless brand -> generic)
- DEA number of prescriber
- signature of prescriber
-Can a pharmacist partially fill a prescription for a CII Rx? - -Yes for the
following scenarios:
- if pharmacist is unable to fill entire prescription OR specifically
requested by patient or prescriber; pharmacist must note the quantity
supplied on the original Rx and fill any quantity remaining no later than
30 days later
- Emergency oral Rx; remaining quantity must be filled within 72 hours
of issuing and written Rx must be received within 72 hours
- Patient in a LTCF or has been diagnosed as terminally ill
-Emergency dispensing of CII - -- limit to 72hour supply
- pharmacist immediately reduces prescription to writing
- must write "authorization for emergency dispensing" and date of oral
order on prescription face
- written prescription must be sent to pharmacy within 72 hours (if not
received, contact NV BOP)
-Can a pharmacist accept a faxed CII Rx? - -Generally no, only when:
- controlled substance to be compounded for direct administration to a
pt by parenteral, IV, IM, SQ, or intraspinal infusion
- controlled substance is issued to a resident of a LTCF
- controlled substance is issued to a patient enrolled in a licensed
program that provides hospice care
-Can a CII be written on the same Rx along with a prescription for
something else? - -Yes, pharmacy must:
- file the original with CII files
- make a copy of original Rx for each of the other drugs
, - file the copy or copies in files appropriate for those drugs, must include
a reference to Rx number for CII listed
- if more than one CII on Rx, include on EACH copy reference to serial
number of first CII Rx on the script
-How does the 14 day rule apply to CII prescriptions? - -Pharmacist
cannot fill CII prescription unless it is tendered (received) by the
pharmacy on or before the 14th day of issue
-Can a CII Rx be post-dated? - -No but can write "do not fill before
(date)"; 3 cautions for this practice:
1. date of issuance must be date prescriber actually wrote the Rx
2. prescription must be received within 14 days of the "do not fill until"
date
3. date indicated must not be later than 3 months after date written
- federal law prohibits more than 90-day supply using post-dated
prescriptions
-Can a CII Rx be written for more than a month supply? - -Limits on
INITIAL prescription for CII, III, IV drugs:
1. must be intended to be used for no more than 14 days
2. must not exceed 90 morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs) daily for
opiate naive
-Can a prescribing practitioner prescribe medication for a family
member? - -Cannot prescribe CII for:
- him/herself
- spouse
- children
-Can a controlled substances registration for a practitioner be
registered to a home address? - -No, must be registered at a NV
practicing address
-Can buprenorphine (Subutex or Suboxone) be prescribed for pain? - -
Yes, if doctor specifies for pain; X DEA number not required if used for
pain (if not prescribed for pain, needs X DEA number)
-Can a practitioner write a prescription for himself or for "office use" to
buy drugs from a pharmacy from a pharmacy for administering or
dispensing purposes? - -No; practitioner must send pharmacy an order
that contains at least:
- practitioner's name and address
- classification of practitioner's license
- name, strength, quantity of drug requested
- date of issue
- pharmacy must provide physician with invoice when filling the order
-Can a prescribing practitioner prescribe CIII or CIV medication for a
family member? - -Not for themselves, but for spouse and/or children
Questions With 100% Correct
Answers/Verified
What can a pharmacist add or change on a CII Rx? - -- strength
- quantity
- directions
- DOB
- ICD-10 code
- Days' supply
- Date of issue can be corrected, but not changed
-What can a pharmacist NOT add or change to a CII Rx? - -- name of
patient
- name of controlled substance (unless brand -> generic)
- DEA number of prescriber
- signature of prescriber
-Can a pharmacist partially fill a prescription for a CII Rx? - -Yes for the
following scenarios:
- if pharmacist is unable to fill entire prescription OR specifically
requested by patient or prescriber; pharmacist must note the quantity
supplied on the original Rx and fill any quantity remaining no later than
30 days later
- Emergency oral Rx; remaining quantity must be filled within 72 hours
of issuing and written Rx must be received within 72 hours
- Patient in a LTCF or has been diagnosed as terminally ill
-Emergency dispensing of CII - -- limit to 72hour supply
- pharmacist immediately reduces prescription to writing
- must write "authorization for emergency dispensing" and date of oral
order on prescription face
- written prescription must be sent to pharmacy within 72 hours (if not
received, contact NV BOP)
-Can a pharmacist accept a faxed CII Rx? - -Generally no, only when:
- controlled substance to be compounded for direct administration to a
pt by parenteral, IV, IM, SQ, or intraspinal infusion
- controlled substance is issued to a resident of a LTCF
- controlled substance is issued to a patient enrolled in a licensed
program that provides hospice care
-Can a CII be written on the same Rx along with a prescription for
something else? - -Yes, pharmacy must:
- file the original with CII files
- make a copy of original Rx for each of the other drugs
, - file the copy or copies in files appropriate for those drugs, must include
a reference to Rx number for CII listed
- if more than one CII on Rx, include on EACH copy reference to serial
number of first CII Rx on the script
-How does the 14 day rule apply to CII prescriptions? - -Pharmacist
cannot fill CII prescription unless it is tendered (received) by the
pharmacy on or before the 14th day of issue
-Can a CII Rx be post-dated? - -No but can write "do not fill before
(date)"; 3 cautions for this practice:
1. date of issuance must be date prescriber actually wrote the Rx
2. prescription must be received within 14 days of the "do not fill until"
date
3. date indicated must not be later than 3 months after date written
- federal law prohibits more than 90-day supply using post-dated
prescriptions
-Can a CII Rx be written for more than a month supply? - -Limits on
INITIAL prescription for CII, III, IV drugs:
1. must be intended to be used for no more than 14 days
2. must not exceed 90 morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs) daily for
opiate naive
-Can a prescribing practitioner prescribe medication for a family
member? - -Cannot prescribe CII for:
- him/herself
- spouse
- children
-Can a controlled substances registration for a practitioner be
registered to a home address? - -No, must be registered at a NV
practicing address
-Can buprenorphine (Subutex or Suboxone) be prescribed for pain? - -
Yes, if doctor specifies for pain; X DEA number not required if used for
pain (if not prescribed for pain, needs X DEA number)
-Can a practitioner write a prescription for himself or for "office use" to
buy drugs from a pharmacy from a pharmacy for administering or
dispensing purposes? - -No; practitioner must send pharmacy an order
that contains at least:
- practitioner's name and address
- classification of practitioner's license
- name, strength, quantity of drug requested
- date of issue
- pharmacy must provide physician with invoice when filling the order
-Can a prescribing practitioner prescribe CIII or CIV medication for a
family member? - -Not for themselves, but for spouse and/or children
