OCP Ontario Pharmacy Jurisprudence Practice Exam

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• What is the main purpose of the CDSA?
• What is the primary effect of the NSSA on pharmaceutical practices in Ontario?
• Which drug is known to be strictly regulated compared to other narcotics?
• What is important when switching brands that a patient has previously taken?
• What is the co-pay amount a Trillium patient must pay after their deductible is met?
• If a patient is asked about their interchangeable product choice, what should be done?
• How does the EAP relate to coverage under ODB?
• What is the deductible for higher-income seniors (over $19,000)?
• What does "practitioners in a Notice" refer to?
• Which of the following groups is represented in the Pharmacy Council?
• What is the purpose of the Trillium Drug Program?
• What is the purpose of the Exceptional Access Program (EAP)?
• How many classifications are there for controlled substances under the relevant legislation?
• When is more frequent dispensing allowed under the ODB?
• What happens to narcotic products that do not meet the definitions provided in the CDSA?
• What is expected when a dispenser provides a lesser quantity based on professional judgement?
• What is the minimum frequency for completing a full narcotics reconciliation?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the publicly funded drug programs in Ontario?
• What should be done to minimize the risk of double doctoring?
• What is one primary purpose of a formulary in pharmacies?
• Where can the ODB program formulary be accessed?
• Can all practitioners issue prescriptions for methadone?
• What does DIDFA stand for?
• What are the main purposes of the ODB formulary?
• Which condition allows the ODB to refuse claims for nutrition products?
• Are verbal prescription narcotics accepted by pharmacy technicians?
• What happens when a patient requests an interchangeable product?
• What is an interchangeable product?
• What does the acronym OHIP+ stand for in relation to children's pharmacare in Ontario?
• Which of the following best describes the ODB program?
• What should the dispenser inform the patient if there is no interchangeable product in inventory?
• Is there a legal requirement for an interval between prescriptions for narcotics in Ontario?
• Why are part fills of narcotics restricted?
• How long must invoices or records be retained in the pharmacy according to DIDFA?
• What determines the maximum number of glucose test strips that may be reimbursed in a year?
• What is required from anyone obtaining a controlled substance from a practitioner?
• What is one limit on the quantity of medication that the EO will pay for at one given time?
• What is the primary purpose of the Trillium Drug Program?
• What documentation is required for the exceptional access of medication?
• What maximum quantity of medication is allowed for Ontario Works recipients?
• What does the Exceptional Access Program (EAP) offer?
• What role does the Executive Officer play in the administration of ODBA?
• What defines a listed drug product under ODBA?
• Which level of government administers the CDSA?
• When may a pharmacist charge additional fees for services?
• Which of the following are exceptions to informing the patient about interchangeable products?
• Which of the following is NOT a part of the narcotics reconciliation process?
• What is a primary objective of conducting a narcotics reconciliation?
• How many parts is the formulary divided into?
• Can narcotics be ordered verbally?
• Can you transfer narcotics?
• When was the Ontario Drug Benefit Act (ODBA) introduced?
• What is the nature of the Ontario Drug Benefit Act (ODBA)?
• What is the role of the pharmacist when they suspect an adverse drug reaction?
• What is essential for the safety of a patient regarding the dispensation of medications?
• What does an authorization for an EAP have?
• What is a key responsibility of the Executive Officer in relation to drug products?
• What factors determine the ODB dispensing fee?
• When do the Trillium deductibles typically start?
• What must be available for more frequent dispensing under ODB?
• What main population does the ODB program target for drug coverage?
• Do insurers or employer groups act as the patient's agent through formal agreements?
• What is the difference between OFI and Not A Benefit?
• Which of the following is an exemption to the Narcotic Storage and Security Act (NSSA)?
• What does reconciliation in pharmacy practice involve?
• What defines a verbal prescription specifically concerning narcotics?
• What must a dispenser do if a prescription is refilled for a medication that is switched?
• What NAPRA schedule do non-RX codeine products belong to?
• What is the main goal of the ODB program?
• How can a pharmacy clearly mark a prescribed medication as 'forged'?
• What documents must be provided for Trillium Drug Program qualification?
• After a switch to an interchangeable product, what should patients be made aware of?
• What does it mean if a drug product is listed as "off formulary"?
• If a patient has not stated a preference for a specific interchangeable product, what can the dispenser do?
• What is a key feature of the NSSA?
• What does the eligibility for ODB depend on?
• What is the role of the Executive Officer in regard to interchangeability?
• Which practice is included in a detailed audit during reconciliation?
• Do exemptions for methadone prescribing have an expiration?
• What do pharmacists need to consider when determining a prescription's appropriateness?
• What are part fills in pharmacy practice?
• Under what condition can nutrition products be covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB)?
• What aspect does the Pharmacy Council focus on through its establishment?
• If a patient has a significant adverse reaction to a lower cost interchangeable drug, what does the ODB allow?
• What does Off Formulary Interchangeability refer to?
• What is the deductible amount for low-income seniors under the Ontario Drug Benefit program?
• How often is the ODB formulary updated?
• What are the two main acts of federal drug legislation mentioned?
• What is a requirement for pharmacies operating under the ODB plan?
• How must diabetic testing agents be prescribed to be covered by the ODB?
• If a pharmacy wishes to opt out of the ODB program, what is the required notification period to the EO?
• Is a forged prescription considered a loss in pharmacy practice?
• What is a key step in the process of reconciliation for narcotics?
• What type of law is DIDFA classified as?
• What is the special requirement related to the DPRA regarding record retention for patients until age 18?
• If a prescription for a non-interchangeable product is presented, what can a dispenser do?
• How should documentation be handled when a patient's medication is changed mid-series?
• What happens when a patient is under the ODB plan and a drug is not of benefit?
• What significant change happened to Ordinary Commercial Term benefits as of January 1, 2020?
• In pharmacy practice, what is the goal of implementing part fills?
• What does "double doctoring" refer to in the context of pharmacy practice?
• What information does the Formulary provide regarding drugs?
• When must the ODB reimburse a pharmacy for a higher cost interchangeable product?
• If a pharmacy collects the difference in cost between a brand and generic drug under the ODB program, what is specified?
• What is the main purpose of the double doctoring module definition?
• After being notified about options available for an interchangeable product, what can the patient choose to do?
• Does the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) administer the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program?
• What are two exceptions for limiting dispensing fee in Ontario?
• Who is responsible for indicating LU criteria on a prescription?
• Is a pharmacist's signature mandatory on a community pharmacy receipt?
• What is the nature of the ODB program's involvement with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)?
• What is a primary purpose of the Pharmacy Council?
• What is the Trillium benefit co-pay after the deductible is met?
• Under which circumstances can a patient access a drug through the EAP?
• To whom does the Ontario Drug Benefit Act (ODBA) apply?
• Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the Pharmacy Council?
• Is there an age or income restriction for the Trillium drug program?
• What should a pharmacist do after receiving a Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Reporting Form from a prescriber?
• Are pharmacy operators required to participate in the ODB program?
• What is necessary for a pharmacy to maintain billing privileges with the Executive Officer (EO)?
• Why was interchangeability introduced?
• What is a specific product name?
• How long must a form for nutrition product reimbursement be retained?
• What is the limit of medication the ODB pays for at one time for patients who are not on Ontario Works?
• Which of the following is a primary reason for strict regulations on methadone?
• What does CDSA stand for?
• Are interchangeability and reimbursement considered the same concept?
• What is the Trail Prescription Program designed to achieve?
• What initiates the process of interchangeability for a prescription?
• What is one requirement to qualify for the Trillium Drug Program?
• In relation to narcotics, what does the term ‘loss’ refer to?
• Under which circumstance might providing a lesser quantity of medication be in the best interest of a patient?
• Does DIDFA apply to the dispensing of drugs in public hospitals?
• What must a patient present for a pharmacist to process a claim for a drug of higher cost due to adverse reactions?
• For how long must narcotic, controlled substance, and benzodiazepine records be kept federally?
• What is the dispensing fee limitation for the EO for a listed drug product in one calendar month?
• Which types of narcotics can be ordered verbally?
• What does the formulary under DIDFA list?
• What does Part 3 A of the formulary provide access to?
• Can narcotics be refilled?
• Who publishes the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary?
• Which of the following is considered a type of controlled substance?
• What must a pharmacist provide to obtain reimbursement for a higher cost interchangeable product due to an adverse reaction?
• Does the Executive Officer pay for every extemporaneous preparation?
• What is a key restriction regarding controlled substances?
• What is one requirement for medications authorized through EAP?
• What action must a pharmacist take before dispensing methadone?
• What ingredient types must not be present for a verbal prescription narcotic?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three general areas outlined by DIDFA?
• What does the ODB Act allow a pharmacy to do if a patient requests a brand-name drug without a substitution?
• Why is it important to complete narcotics reconciliation at least every six months?
• What information is required on community pharmacy prescription receipts according to DIDFA?
• What is a primary concern when it comes to "double doctoring"?
• What principle applies when refills involve switching brands?
• Does the EAP require an application from the patient?
• The ODBA applies to the reimbursement of drugs dispensed under which program?
• How long can a LU last?
• What does the "No Sub" request imply for a prescription?
• Why is it important for a pharmacy to have its purchase records readily retrievable?
• What is one key aspect of nutrition product reimbursement under the ODB?
• What is required for a pharmacy to participate in the ODB program?
• If a patient does not meet the criteria for a LU code, can the patient still receive the drug?
• Which sector does the ODBA apply to?
• What defines similar active ingredients in medications?
• What benefit can hospitals gain from using formularies?
• Which best describes DIDFA?
• Which act specifically addresses issues related to narcotics in Ontario?
• Why is it important for pharmacies to maintain a formulary?
• What is the maximum reimbursement amount for diabetic testing agents by ODB?
• What is the main reason for an EAP authorization to include an expiry date?
• What does the Fees for Professional Pharmacy Services Policy address?
• What is the purpose of the ODBA?
• What happens if a pharmacy fails to perform narcotics reconciliation?
• When will ODB pay for two claims of 100 days supply of medication?
• What is primarily validated during a reconciliation audit in a pharmacy?
• When a Rx directs the dispensing of a specific interchangeable product, what is mandatory for the dispenser?
• If a patient does not have an interchangeable product available, what options do they have?
• Which of the following is NOT classified as a controlled substance?
• How are refills typically understood in a pharmacy context?
• What does the NSAA refer to in Ontario?
• What regulatory change occurred regarding the Ordinary Commercial Term (OCT) benefits as of January 1, 2020?
• Who establishes the Pharmacy Council?
• Where can the drug benefit price be found?
• What identification must be provided by the prescriber for a narcotic prescription?
• What aspect of pharmacy practice does the ODBA focus on?
• Who is considered an exemption under the NSSA related to controlled substances?
• What significant change occurred to the Ontario Works program as of August 2018?
• Which type of health benefits must be exhausted before qualifying for Trillium?
• How many times can a physician specify intervals for billing more than the cap in a month?
• What does the regulation state about purchase records for pharmacies?
• What must a prescriber provide on a prescription for a narcotic?
• Which option describes the purpose of LU drugs according to the established criteria?
• What is a requirement for the ODB to authorize a drug supply exceeding the typical quantity?
• What information does Part 3 B of the formulary contain?
• What is a common consequence of double doctoring?
• What type of patients are considered exempt under NSSA for narcotic regulations?
• Which of the following is a requirement for part fills of narcotics?
• Under what condition can the limits of the Trail Prescription Program be overridden?
• Who manages the Ontario Works Act?
• LU drugs are restricted to which of the following?
• What does the term "interchangeable product" imply in pharmacy practice?
• What should operators of a pharmacy do regarding manufacturer or wholesaler price reduction records?