New Mexico Pharmacy Law - Section 1 EXAM LATEST
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Persons who provide acceptable evidence of being currently licensed by examination
under the laws of other states in the United States and the District of Columbia, shall be
authorized to practice pharmacy for a period of (90) days from the date on receipt of a
complete application as a Temporary Licensed Pharmacist.
A. True
B. False - Answer-✅Answer: (a) True, [Occupational and Professional Licensing
16.19.3.15].
A. Persons who provide acceptable evidence of being currently licensed by examination
under the laws of other states in the United States and the District of Columbia shall be
authorized to practice pharmacy for period of (90) days from the date on receipt of a
complete application and $50.
Fee which will go towards the eventual licensing fee. Persons must become duly
licensed in this state within (90) days. The licensing agency in each state in which the
applicant holds or has held a license shall submit a statement to the board confirming
the applicant to be or have been in good standing in that state.
B. The temporary licensee shall not act as the pharmacist-in-charge (unless there is no
other pharmacist in the designated facility), a preceptor, or supervisor of interns or
externs.
C. The temporary licensee shall be subject to discipline in the same manner as those
holding a full license, and shall be subject to immediate suspension upon reasonable
evidence of false or incorrect statements in the documents submitted or if found not to
be in good standing in other states.
D. The temporary license shall not be renewed or extended.
/.The data processing system shall have the capacity to produce a daily hard-copy
printout of all original prescriptions dispensed and refilled. This hard-copy printout shall
contain:
I. patient name.
II. quantity dispensed.
III. date of issuance of original prescription.
,A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. All - Answer-✅Answer: (d) All, [New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC)
16.19.6.22(B)].
The computer shall be capable of producing a printout of prescription information within
a 72 hour period on demand, with certification by the practitioner stating it is a true and
accurate record. Requested printouts include: patient specific; practitioner specific; drug
specific; or date specific reports.
The printout shall include:
______________________
(1). the original prescription number;
(2). the practitioner's name;
(3). full name and address of patient;
(4). date of issuance of original prescription order by the practitioner and the date filled;
(5). name, strength, dosage form, quantity of drug prescribed;
(6). total number of refills authorized by the practitioner;
(7). the quantity dispensed is different than the quantity prescribed, then record of the
quantity dispensed;
(8). in the case of a controlled substance, the name, address and DEA registration
number of the practitioner and the schedule of the drug;
(9). identification of the dispensing pharmacist; computer-generated pharmacist initials
are considered to be the pharmacist of record unless overridden manually by a different
pharmacist who will be the pharmacist of record.
/.The partial filling of Morphine sulfate for outpatient prescriptions must be done within
72 hours from the initial filling.
A. True
B. False - Answer-✅Answer: (a) True, [New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC)
16.19.20.46(A)(C)(3)].
A. A Schedule II prescription may be partially filled if the amount is recorded on the
prescription. The remaining portion may be filled within 72 hours of the partial filling.
,Pharmacist must notify the prescribing physician if remaining portion cannot be filled
within a 72 hour period.
B. Partial filling of a prescription for Schedule III or IV shall be recorded in the same
manner as a refill, providing the total quantity of partial filling does not exceed the total
quantity prescribed and no dispensing occurs after six (6) months from date of
prescription.
C. A prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance written for a patient in a Long
Term Care Facility (LTCF) or for a patient with a medical diagnosis documenting a
terminal illness may be filled in partial quantities, to include individual dosage units.
(1) If there is any question whether a patient may be classified as having a terminal
illness, the pharmacist shall contact the practitioner prior to partially filling the
prescription. Both the pharmacist and the prescribing practitioner have a corresponding
responsibility to assure that the controlled substance is for a terminally ill patient. The
pharmacist shall record on the prescription whether the patient is "terminally ill" or an
"LTCF patient'.
(2) A prescription that is partially filled and does not contain the notation "terminally ill"
or LTCF patient" shall be deemed to have been filled in violation of this regulation. For
each partial filling, the dispensing pharmacist shall record on the back of the
prescription (or on appropriate record, uniformly maintained, and readily retrievable) the
date of the partial filling, quantity dispensed, remaining quantity authorized to be
dispensed and the identification of the
/.Which of the following shall NOT be classified under an "Automated Filling System"?
I. automated devices used solely to count medication that is then subject to final product
check by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
II. vacuum tube drug delivery systems.
III. automated dispensing and storage systems used to dispense medication directly to
a patient.
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. All
D. None of the above - Answer-✅Answer: (c) All, [New Mexico Administrative Code
(NMAC) 16.19.6.28(A)].
"Automated filling system" means an automated system used by a pharmacy in the
state of New Mexico to assist in filling a prescription drug order by selecting, labeling,
filling, or sealing medication for dispensing.
, An "automated filling system" SHALL NOT include automated devices used solely to
count medication that is then subject to final product check by a pharmacist prior to
dispensing, vacuum tube drug delivery systems, or automated dispensing and storage
systems used to dispense medication directly to a patient or to an authorized health
care practitioner for immediate distribution or administration to the patient.
Automated filling systems may be stocked or loaded by a pharmacist or by an intern
pharmacist or pharmacy technician under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
/.Which of the following statements is/are NOT TRUE about continuing education
requirements according to New Mexico State Pharmacy Law?
I. The pharmacist is required to complete 30 hours of continuing education every two
years for renewing his/her license.
II. The pharmacist may obtain these hours by completing courses approved by the
ACPE or CME-Category II.
III. A minimum of 0.5 CEUs of the 3.0 CEUs required for registration renewal shall be in
the subject area of pharmacy law, as offered by the N.M. Board of Pharmacy.
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. All - Answer-✅Answer: (c) II and III are not true, [New Mexico Administrative Code
(NMAC) 16.19.4.10].
Continuing pharmacy education, certified as completed by an approved provider will be
required of a registered pharmacist who applies for renewal of New Mexico registration
as follows: 3.0 CEU (30 contact hours) every two years.
Pharmacist and pharmacist clinician renewal applications shall document:
(1). A minimum of 1.0 CEU (10 contact hours) excluding the law requirement , per
renewal period shall be obtained through "live programs" that are approved as such by
the ACPE or the accreditation council for continuing medical education (ACCME). Live
programs provided by other providers (such as continuing nursing education) may be
acceptable based on review and approval of the board.
(2). A minimum of 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) per renewal period shall be in the area of
patient safety as applicable to the practice of pharmacy.
(3). A minimum of 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) per renewal period shall be in the subject
area of pharmacy law offered by the New Mexico board of pharmacy.
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Persons who provide acceptable evidence of being currently licensed by examination
under the laws of other states in the United States and the District of Columbia, shall be
authorized to practice pharmacy for a period of (90) days from the date on receipt of a
complete application as a Temporary Licensed Pharmacist.
A. True
B. False - Answer-✅Answer: (a) True, [Occupational and Professional Licensing
16.19.3.15].
A. Persons who provide acceptable evidence of being currently licensed by examination
under the laws of other states in the United States and the District of Columbia shall be
authorized to practice pharmacy for period of (90) days from the date on receipt of a
complete application and $50.
Fee which will go towards the eventual licensing fee. Persons must become duly
licensed in this state within (90) days. The licensing agency in each state in which the
applicant holds or has held a license shall submit a statement to the board confirming
the applicant to be or have been in good standing in that state.
B. The temporary licensee shall not act as the pharmacist-in-charge (unless there is no
other pharmacist in the designated facility), a preceptor, or supervisor of interns or
externs.
C. The temporary licensee shall be subject to discipline in the same manner as those
holding a full license, and shall be subject to immediate suspension upon reasonable
evidence of false or incorrect statements in the documents submitted or if found not to
be in good standing in other states.
D. The temporary license shall not be renewed or extended.
/.The data processing system shall have the capacity to produce a daily hard-copy
printout of all original prescriptions dispensed and refilled. This hard-copy printout shall
contain:
I. patient name.
II. quantity dispensed.
III. date of issuance of original prescription.
,A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. All - Answer-✅Answer: (d) All, [New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC)
16.19.6.22(B)].
The computer shall be capable of producing a printout of prescription information within
a 72 hour period on demand, with certification by the practitioner stating it is a true and
accurate record. Requested printouts include: patient specific; practitioner specific; drug
specific; or date specific reports.
The printout shall include:
______________________
(1). the original prescription number;
(2). the practitioner's name;
(3). full name and address of patient;
(4). date of issuance of original prescription order by the practitioner and the date filled;
(5). name, strength, dosage form, quantity of drug prescribed;
(6). total number of refills authorized by the practitioner;
(7). the quantity dispensed is different than the quantity prescribed, then record of the
quantity dispensed;
(8). in the case of a controlled substance, the name, address and DEA registration
number of the practitioner and the schedule of the drug;
(9). identification of the dispensing pharmacist; computer-generated pharmacist initials
are considered to be the pharmacist of record unless overridden manually by a different
pharmacist who will be the pharmacist of record.
/.The partial filling of Morphine sulfate for outpatient prescriptions must be done within
72 hours from the initial filling.
A. True
B. False - Answer-✅Answer: (a) True, [New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC)
16.19.20.46(A)(C)(3)].
A. A Schedule II prescription may be partially filled if the amount is recorded on the
prescription. The remaining portion may be filled within 72 hours of the partial filling.
,Pharmacist must notify the prescribing physician if remaining portion cannot be filled
within a 72 hour period.
B. Partial filling of a prescription for Schedule III or IV shall be recorded in the same
manner as a refill, providing the total quantity of partial filling does not exceed the total
quantity prescribed and no dispensing occurs after six (6) months from date of
prescription.
C. A prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance written for a patient in a Long
Term Care Facility (LTCF) or for a patient with a medical diagnosis documenting a
terminal illness may be filled in partial quantities, to include individual dosage units.
(1) If there is any question whether a patient may be classified as having a terminal
illness, the pharmacist shall contact the practitioner prior to partially filling the
prescription. Both the pharmacist and the prescribing practitioner have a corresponding
responsibility to assure that the controlled substance is for a terminally ill patient. The
pharmacist shall record on the prescription whether the patient is "terminally ill" or an
"LTCF patient'.
(2) A prescription that is partially filled and does not contain the notation "terminally ill"
or LTCF patient" shall be deemed to have been filled in violation of this regulation. For
each partial filling, the dispensing pharmacist shall record on the back of the
prescription (or on appropriate record, uniformly maintained, and readily retrievable) the
date of the partial filling, quantity dispensed, remaining quantity authorized to be
dispensed and the identification of the
/.Which of the following shall NOT be classified under an "Automated Filling System"?
I. automated devices used solely to count medication that is then subject to final product
check by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
II. vacuum tube drug delivery systems.
III. automated dispensing and storage systems used to dispense medication directly to
a patient.
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. All
D. None of the above - Answer-✅Answer: (c) All, [New Mexico Administrative Code
(NMAC) 16.19.6.28(A)].
"Automated filling system" means an automated system used by a pharmacy in the
state of New Mexico to assist in filling a prescription drug order by selecting, labeling,
filling, or sealing medication for dispensing.
, An "automated filling system" SHALL NOT include automated devices used solely to
count medication that is then subject to final product check by a pharmacist prior to
dispensing, vacuum tube drug delivery systems, or automated dispensing and storage
systems used to dispense medication directly to a patient or to an authorized health
care practitioner for immediate distribution or administration to the patient.
Automated filling systems may be stocked or loaded by a pharmacist or by an intern
pharmacist or pharmacy technician under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
/.Which of the following statements is/are NOT TRUE about continuing education
requirements according to New Mexico State Pharmacy Law?
I. The pharmacist is required to complete 30 hours of continuing education every two
years for renewing his/her license.
II. The pharmacist may obtain these hours by completing courses approved by the
ACPE or CME-Category II.
III. A minimum of 0.5 CEUs of the 3.0 CEUs required for registration renewal shall be in
the subject area of pharmacy law, as offered by the N.M. Board of Pharmacy.
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. All - Answer-✅Answer: (c) II and III are not true, [New Mexico Administrative Code
(NMAC) 16.19.4.10].
Continuing pharmacy education, certified as completed by an approved provider will be
required of a registered pharmacist who applies for renewal of New Mexico registration
as follows: 3.0 CEU (30 contact hours) every two years.
Pharmacist and pharmacist clinician renewal applications shall document:
(1). A minimum of 1.0 CEU (10 contact hours) excluding the law requirement , per
renewal period shall be obtained through "live programs" that are approved as such by
the ACPE or the accreditation council for continuing medical education (ACCME). Live
programs provided by other providers (such as continuing nursing education) may be
acceptable based on review and approval of the board.
(2). A minimum of 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) per renewal period shall be in the area of
patient safety as applicable to the practice of pharmacy.
(3). A minimum of 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) per renewal period shall be in the subject
area of pharmacy law offered by the New Mexico board of pharmacy.
