Jurisprudence

Jurisprudence (canadian Laws)

These questions are related to Canadian laws, pharmacist who are preparing for other than PEBC exams please do not consider these questions.

Q. In Drug and pharmacy regulation act (DPRA) it is defined who can prescribe the drugs, please select from the options who are not allowed to prescribe drugs in canada.

a. Dentist

b. Registered Nurse

c. Midwive

d. Physician

e. Physiotherapist

Ans: e

Q2. What is the aim of canadian Health system

a. Only the canadian citizens get medical services

b. Whoever visit canada are covered with medical services

c. All canadian citizens and landed immigrants are covered for medical services.

Ans: C

Q3. You receive a prescription for a straight narcotic drug. Which of the following is INCORRECT?

a. A straight narcotic can only be written by a physician, dentist or veterinarian.

b. Refills are not permitted

c. Narcotic prescriptions can only be transferred to another pharmacy once.

d. Narcotic prescriptions may be prescribed to be dispensed in divided portions.

Ans: C

Q4. You receive a prescription of a Controlled Drug Part 1. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. A controlled Drug Part 1 cannot be phoned into the pharmacy as a verbal order.

b. Controlled drugs can be refilled when the original order is written.

c. Controlled drugs prescriptions may be transferred to another pharmacy.

d. Only a licensed pharmacist can take a verbal order for a controlled drug.

Ans: b