PEBC Community Pharmacy Management Practice Test

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• Who is responsible for patient counselling in the dispensing process?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of using a leading zero in decimals on prescriptions?
• Which of the following lists the four main pharmacy formats in Canada?
• What is the aim of product acquisition in pharmacies?
• What is the purpose of patient follow-up appointments?
• Where should vaccines be stored in a refrigerator?
• What does Health Canada review for new drug products?
• What is an 'independent double check'?
• Which statement about auxiliary labels is most accurate?
• Who can perform a technical check in the dispensing process?
• What is a break in the cold chain?
• Monitoring in dispensing includes which of the following actions?
• Which statement best describes the role of the pharmacist in patient counselling?
• What should be done if there is a break in the cold chain?
• What temperature range should vaccines be stored at, and what equipment feature is required?
• Can pharmacy students or interns perform clinical checks independently?
• What is the role of the Narcotic Monitoring System (NMS)?
• Which statement best describes the abbreviation 'IU' and its potential confusion?
• What should be avoided when transporting vaccines?
• During patient counselling, which of the following should be described?
• What is the potential issue with sound-alike medications?
• Which statement about who can perform a technical check is accurate?
• What must accompany a faxed prescription to verify its authenticity?
• Which statement best describes the pharmacist's ongoing management of therapy?
• Which practice is appropriate for medications that will expire while a patient is still taking them?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between a biosimilar and a biologic drug?
• What is the storage guideline for Azithromycin suspension after reconstitution?
• What is price discrimination in purchasing strategies?
• What should be confirmed during patient counselling?
• What is the first step to take if a break in the cold chain occurs?
• Dulaglutide and liraglutide storage durations after first use: which combination is correct?
• What is a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO)?
• Auxiliary labels on medication packaging primarily provide which of the following?
• What is Schedule I in the National Drug Schedules?
• What is the role of packaging in the dispensing process?
• What is the significance of auxiliary labels on medication packaging?
• Which statement best captures the significance of the Canadian supply chain in pharmacy management?
• After first use, for how many days can dulaglutide (Trulicity) be stored at fridge or room temperature?
• After recording a cold chain incident, which entities should you contact to determine if the vaccine is still viable?
• What is a cold chain?
• Which statement best describes how a kiosk pharmacy engages customers?
• What is the storage duration for Clavulin-125 suspension after reconstitution?
• What does the abbreviation 'D/C' stand for, and what should be used instead?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of patient follow-up appointments?
• A Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) may accept prescriptions over the phone under what condition?
• Which feature of a vaccine storage thermometer is essential for safety monitoring?
• Which of the following best explains the purpose of using water bottles in the fridge for vaccines?
• What is the maximum storage duration for Amoxicillin suspension at room temperature after reconstitution?
• Biologics and biosimilars differ in which respect?
• What do federal, provincial, and territorial agencies review regarding new medications?
• What indicates the authenticity and timeliness of a narcotic prescription?
• Which of the following is a potential barrier to obtaining medicines for a pharmacy?
• In the context of pharmacy business, what is a corporation?
• Which statement about the dispensing process is true?
• What is a legal requirement to own a pharmacy in Canada?
• What is cash discount in purchasing?
• What is the recommended action for a vaccine that is not usable after a cold chain interruption?
• Recall depth is best described as which of the following?
• What is an acceptable option for unopened bottles of expired stock?
• Which of the following statements about brand-name drugs is true?
• What are some barriers to product acquisition?
• What does soft opening refer to in the context of starting a pharmacy?
• What is a biosimilar?
• Which list correctly represents the main steps in the dispensing process?
• What is entered during transcription in a pharmacy workflow?
• What are common errors in verbal prescriptions?
• If a fax copy is unclear, what should a pharmacist do first?
• Which statement about the abbreviation 'IU' is accurate?
• What is a loss leader strategy?
• What is a key aspect of the dispensing process?
• What is the role of transcribing in the dispensing process?
• Who prescribes, delivers, and administers medications to patients?
• Who should you notify after a cold chain break?
• Which schedule category is OTC and self-retrieval?
• Which statement about patient follow-up is most accurate?
• What are the advantages of a partnership in pharmacy ownership?
• What is a recall in the context of pharmaceuticals?
• Which option describes quantity discounts?
• Which of the following items is included as part of the required narcotic prescription information?
• What tasks can a registered pharmacy technician (RPhT) perform?
• Which statement best defines interchangeability in medications?
• What is a potential problem with abbreviations for drug names?
• What is the first step in the medication supply chain in Canada?
• What is required for a new prescription?
• Which statement about patient education during counselling is most accurate?
• Latanoprost opened bottle stability at room temperature is best described as:
• What is the significance of maintaining links with other health professionals?
• Which term describes a model that supports community pharmacies by performing prescription filling centrally?
• What is the policy on refills for narcotic prescriptions?
• Which abbreviation should never be used for 'unit'?
• How should insulin be stored before and after first use?
• Which statement best describes a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO)?
• What is the purpose of a soft opening in pharmacy operations?
• What is the significance of a leading zero in prescriptions?
• After a cold chain break, what is the recommended action regarding the affected supply?
• In the management of adverse reactions, which action should a pharmacist take first?
• Which statement best describes value pricing in a competitive market?
• Which description best defines a central fill pharmacy?
• What is the purchasing process in pharmacies?
• What is the recommended pharmacist approach to unusual large narcotics quantities in unfamiliar patients?
• Which item on narcotic prescriptions is not listed as required information?
• Which statement best describes the role of the pharmacy staff in sharps disposal when dispensing injectable products?
• What is cost-plus pricing?
• What is the role of monitoring in the dispensing process?
• Which step is typically the final check in the purchasing process?
• What can result from a break in the cold chain?
• Which statement best describes central fill pharmacies in the context of expanded practice scopes?
• What is the role of community pharmacists in health promotion?
• What is the difference between a brand name drug and a generic drug?
• What is the role of pharmacists in providing drug information?
• Which action is within the scope of an RPhT?
• What is value pricing?
• What must be confirmed for a new generic drug to be interchangeable with a brand name product?
• Which statement best describes the typical responsibilities of a pharmacist (RPh)?
• What should be done if a medication expires in 3 months and the patient is receiving a 3-month supply?
• What risk is associated with sound-alike medications during prescribing or dispensing?
• What does self-retrieval mean in the National Drug Schedules?
• During monitoring in the dispensing process, adverse reactions should be reported to whom?
• If the fridge unit fails, where is an appropriate place to relocate vaccines?
• What is the relationship between pharmacy formats and patient needs?
• Which of the following best describes a soft opening used by a pharmacy?
• If a pharmacist is suspicious of a prescription, what should they do?
• Why is it important to check the prescriber’s information?
• Which statement is not a typical component of medication therapy monitoring?
• What is Schedule II in the National Drug Schedules?
• What is the correct storage duration for Clavulin-125 suspension after reconstitution?
• What does a clinical check entail?
• What is the recommended storage temperature for vaccines?
• Which statement is true about interchangeability of generics with brand-name products?
• What is required for a verbal prescription?
• If a vaccine is not usable after a cold chain break, what should be done with it?
• What is Schedule III in the National Drug Schedules?
• If a prescription is missing a patient identification number, what is the most appropriate action?
• Which statement correctly describes Type III recalls?
• What is the primary purpose of a business plan when opening a pharmacy?
• When evaluating a patient for a narcotic prescription, which factors should be assessed?
• What should you do after recording the cold chain incident?
• If a prescription is a photocopy, what should be done?
• Which statement describes Schedule II for the National Drug Schedules?
• What should be done with expired stock that cannot be returned to the manufacturer?
• Why is it important to check stock in a pharmacy?
• Which statement best describes the typical balance of tasks for a pharmacist?
• Why is communication and collaboration important in pharmacy practice?
• What does the dispensing process in community pharmacy entail?
• What is the role of distributors like McKesson Canada?
• After first use, for how many days can liraglutide (Victoza) be stored at fridge or room temperature?
• What defines interchangeability in medications?
• After first use, insulin should be stored at room temperature for how many days?
• Which practice is not typically part of pharmacist follow-up?
• Which item on a narcotic prescription is used to verify the patient's identity?
• Which of the following best describes the importance of patient education during counselling?
• Health Canada's focus when evaluating new drug products comprises which elements?
• What should be done if a practitioner specifies a manufacturer on a prescription?
• How long is Latanoprost stable at room temperature after opening?
• Which statement about adverse reactions reporting is correct?
• What is the primary purpose of a loss leader strategy?
• Which action is NOT typically performed by a pharmacy technician in the dispensing process?
• Which statement correctly describes the requirements for a new prescription regarding email?
• Which structure is most likely to allow a pharmacist to raise capital more easily?
• Which statement accurately describes a tele-pharmacy?
• If a patient experiences an adverse reaction, which action best describes the pharmacist's response?
• Which statement best describes the bioequivalence requirement for generic medications?
• What should medications close to their expiry date be done with?
• What is the storage guidance for Semaglutide after first use?
• Which statement correctly describes Type II recalls?
• What should you do if there is a failure in the fridge unit?
• What are quantity discounts?
• Which practice best reflects proper patient interaction during dispensing?
• What is the storage guideline for Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) KwikPen after first use?
• What are the National Drug Schedules (NDS)?
• What should a pharmacist do if they encounter a poor fax copy?
• What is the purpose of a purchase order in pharmacy purchasing?
• What is the role of pharmacists in the medication supply chain?
• What term should replace 'QD' to avoid confusion?
• In a refrigerator, why should vaccines not be stored on the door shelves?
• What is a typical role of a pharmacy technician in the dispensing process?
• What does the date on a prescription verify?
• What is the impact of expanded scopes of practice on community pharmacies?
• Which statement about narcotic prescriptions is true?
• What is the purpose of using plastic water bottles in the fridge for vaccine storage?
• What is the purpose of monitoring in the dispensing process?
• What is the key difference between brand name medications and generic medications?
• What is the issue with using a trailing zero in prescriptions?
• In patient counseling, pharmacists primarily provide which information?
• What is the primary role of the pharmacist in monitoring medication therapy?
• What is tele-pharmacy?
• What is the significance of the Canadian supply chain in pharmacy management?
• After first use, Semaglutide can be stored in the fridge or at room temperature for up to eight weeks?
• What is a biologic drug?
• What is the proper disposal method for sharps?
• What is the recommended storage for Clindamycin and Clarithromycin oral suspensions?
• Can a pharmacy assistant help a patient with a blood pressure monitor, and if so, what limit applies?
• What does Type I recall refer to in terms of health impact?
• What is a kiosk pharmacy?
• Biologic drugs are typically produced from what source?