Pharmaceutically equivalent meds have identical active ingredients, strengths and dosage forms.
True
Pharmaceutical manufacturers are not allowed to change inactive ingredients.
False
Authorized genetics are traveled generic products and marketed as a brand.
False
Generic substitution is when a brand-name med is given in place of a generic.
False
Hydrocortisone 1% cream is the therapeutic alternative to hydrocortisone 1% ointment.
False
In most cases, pharmacists do not need to get permission from the prescriber to substitute a therapeutic equivalent.
True
Schedule I controlled substances won't be seen in the pharmacy.
True
Schedule 2 controlled substances have the most stringent requirements in the pharmacy.
True
Methylphenidate has more addiction and abuse potential than Suboxone.
True
Zolpidem is a schedule IV controlled substance.
True
Xanax has a lower addiction potential than Lortab.
True
Lyrica has a higher abuse potential than Ambien.
False
Most states allow DVM's with registered DEA numbers to write controlled substance prescriptions.
True
Most states do not allow DDS's to write controlled substance prescriptions.
False
A DVM prescribes phenobarbital for seizures for a dog. This is an example of a prescriber writing a controlled substance under the usual course of practice.
True
According to federal law, Lyrica prescriptions are allowed to be faxed into the pharmacy.
True
Pseudoephedrine must be kept behind the counter or in a locked cabinet.
True
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Pharmacy Law True or False.txt
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True or false questions about pharmacy law for pharmacy technician certification exam