Pharmacy Questions
Who appoints the members for the Florida State Board of Pharmacy? - correct answer-The
Board of Pharmacy is created within the department and shall consist of nine members to be
appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate
The pharmacist who substitutes interchangeable biosimilar products shall retain a written or
electronic record of the substitution for at least: - correct answer-2 years, [Florida Pharmacy
Act 465.0252].
A person whose license to practice pharmacy has been denied, suspended, or restricted for
disciplinary purposes is not eligible to register as a pharmacy - correct answer-True
The nuclear pharmacy permittee shall notify the department within 10 days of any change of
the licensed pharmacist responsible for the compounding and dispensing of nuclear
pharmaceuticals. - correct answer-True
According to Florida Pharmacy Law, duly authorized agents and employees of the
Department of Health shall have the power to inspect in a lawful manner at any pha - correct
answer-True
Which of the following is/are TRUE about displaying the current license of pharmacist under
Florida State Pharmacy Law? - correct answer-I. The current license of each pharmacist
engaged in the practice of the profession of pharmacy in any pharmacy shall be displayed in
a conspicuous place in or near the prescription department.
II. Pharmacists employed in secondary practice sites shall present a valid wallet license as
evidence of licensure upon request.
III. No pharmacist shall display, cause to be displayed or allow to be displayed, their license
in any pharmacy where said pharmacist is not engaged in the practice of the profession.
Medicinal drugs stored in bulk or unit of use in an automated pharmacy system servicing a
long-term care facility are considered to be the part of the inventory of that LTCF. - correct
answer-False
Which of the following is/are TRUE regarding writing a prescription for a controlled
substance listed in Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV? - correct answer-I. Each
written prescription prescribed by a practitioner in this state for a controlled substance listed
in Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV must include both a written and a numerical
notation of the quantity of the controlled substance prescribed on the face of the prescription.
II. Each written prescription prescribed by a practitioner in this state for a controlled
substance listed in Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV must include a notation of the
date in numerical, month/day/year format, or with the abbreviated month written out, or the
month written out in whole.
, III. If a prescription includes a numerical notation of the quantity of the controlled substance
or date, but does not include the quantity or date written out in textual format, the pharmacist
may dispense the controlled substance without verification by the prescriber of the quantity
or date if the pharmacy previously dispensed another prescription for the person to whom
the prescription was written.
Which of the following information is/are TRUE about the Medicaid Audit in Florida? - correct
answer-I. The agency conducting the audit must give the pharmacist at least 1 week's prior
notice of the initial audit for each audit cycle.
II. An audit must be conducted by a pharmacist licensed in Florida.
III. An audit may not be scheduled during the first 5 days of any month
In Florida, the inventory of controlled substances should be done every: - correct answer-In
Florida, the inventory of controlled substances should be done every two years, [Florida
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act 893.07(1)(a)].
How many hours of continuing education are required for pharmacists under Florida State
Pharmacy Law? - correct answer-30
When any controlled substance is dispensed by a prescribing practitioner, which of the
following shall be placed on the dispensing container? - correct answer-II. The date of
delivery
III. The directions for use of controlled substance.
If the prescription is written for an animal, which of the following shall be required on the
prescription? - correct answer-II. The species of animal
III. The full name and address of the owner of the animal
What are requirement(s) to become a licensed nuclear pharmacist? - correct answer-I. A
pharmacist seeking licensure as a nuclear pharmacist in this state shall submit to the Board
of Pharmacy a certificate of training which provides a minimum of 200 clock hours of formal
didactic training.
II. The minimum on-the-job training which shall be included in a radiopharmacy internship is
500 hours of training and experience in the handling of unsealed radioactive material under
the supervision of a licensed nuclear pharmacist.
III. If the didactic and experiential training required in this section have not been completed
within the last seven (7) years, the applicant must have been engaged in the lawful practice
of nuclear pharmacy in another jurisdiction at least 1080 hours during the last seven (7)
years.
Who appoints the members for the Florida State Board of Pharmacy? - correct answer-The
Board of Pharmacy is created within the department and shall consist of nine members to be
appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate
The pharmacist who substitutes interchangeable biosimilar products shall retain a written or
electronic record of the substitution for at least: - correct answer-2 years, [Florida Pharmacy
Act 465.0252].
A person whose license to practice pharmacy has been denied, suspended, or restricted for
disciplinary purposes is not eligible to register as a pharmacy - correct answer-True
The nuclear pharmacy permittee shall notify the department within 10 days of any change of
the licensed pharmacist responsible for the compounding and dispensing of nuclear
pharmaceuticals. - correct answer-True
According to Florida Pharmacy Law, duly authorized agents and employees of the
Department of Health shall have the power to inspect in a lawful manner at any pha - correct
answer-True
Which of the following is/are TRUE about displaying the current license of pharmacist under
Florida State Pharmacy Law? - correct answer-I. The current license of each pharmacist
engaged in the practice of the profession of pharmacy in any pharmacy shall be displayed in
a conspicuous place in or near the prescription department.
II. Pharmacists employed in secondary practice sites shall present a valid wallet license as
evidence of licensure upon request.
III. No pharmacist shall display, cause to be displayed or allow to be displayed, their license
in any pharmacy where said pharmacist is not engaged in the practice of the profession.
Medicinal drugs stored in bulk or unit of use in an automated pharmacy system servicing a
long-term care facility are considered to be the part of the inventory of that LTCF. - correct
answer-False
Which of the following is/are TRUE regarding writing a prescription for a controlled
substance listed in Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV? - correct answer-I. Each
written prescription prescribed by a practitioner in this state for a controlled substance listed
in Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV must include both a written and a numerical
notation of the quantity of the controlled substance prescribed on the face of the prescription.
II. Each written prescription prescribed by a practitioner in this state for a controlled
substance listed in Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV must include a notation of the
date in numerical, month/day/year format, or with the abbreviated month written out, or the
month written out in whole.
, III. If a prescription includes a numerical notation of the quantity of the controlled substance
or date, but does not include the quantity or date written out in textual format, the pharmacist
may dispense the controlled substance without verification by the prescriber of the quantity
or date if the pharmacy previously dispensed another prescription for the person to whom
the prescription was written.
Which of the following information is/are TRUE about the Medicaid Audit in Florida? - correct
answer-I. The agency conducting the audit must give the pharmacist at least 1 week's prior
notice of the initial audit for each audit cycle.
II. An audit must be conducted by a pharmacist licensed in Florida.
III. An audit may not be scheduled during the first 5 days of any month
In Florida, the inventory of controlled substances should be done every: - correct answer-In
Florida, the inventory of controlled substances should be done every two years, [Florida
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act 893.07(1)(a)].
How many hours of continuing education are required for pharmacists under Florida State
Pharmacy Law? - correct answer-30
When any controlled substance is dispensed by a prescribing practitioner, which of the
following shall be placed on the dispensing container? - correct answer-II. The date of
delivery
III. The directions for use of controlled substance.
If the prescription is written for an animal, which of the following shall be required on the
prescription? - correct answer-II. The species of animal
III. The full name and address of the owner of the animal
What are requirement(s) to become a licensed nuclear pharmacist? - correct answer-I. A
pharmacist seeking licensure as a nuclear pharmacist in this state shall submit to the Board
of Pharmacy a certificate of training which provides a minimum of 200 clock hours of formal
didactic training.
II. The minimum on-the-job training which shall be included in a radiopharmacy internship is
500 hours of training and experience in the handling of unsealed radioactive material under
the supervision of a licensed nuclear pharmacist.
III. If the didactic and experiential training required in this section have not been completed
within the last seven (7) years, the applicant must have been engaged in the lawful practice
of nuclear pharmacy in another jurisdiction at least 1080 hours during the last seven (7)
years.
