Pharmacy Law Quiz – Know Your Legal Responsibilities
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was passed in the year
Every pharmacy professional must understand the legal responsibilities that guide safe medication use. This Pharmacy Law Quiz reviews essential topics like controlled substance schedules, prescription regulations, DEA rules, and patient privacy laws.
Whether you’re a student studying for the PTCB or MPJE, or a tech brushing up on state and federal laws, this quiz helps you evaluate your readiness and fill any knowledge gaps. Know your rights. Know your limits. Know the law.
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This 1970 act requires medications to have childproof lids.
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Alberty Food Products v. U.S.
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Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
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Poison Prevention Packaging Act
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Controlled Substances Act
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Kefauver-Harris Amendment
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A. Poison Prevention Packaging ActExplanation
The correct answer is the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. This act, passed in 1970, mandates that medications must have childproof lids. It aims to prevent accidental poisonings in children by making it difficult for them to open medicine bottles. This legislation has been instrumental in reducing the number of medication-related injuries and deaths among children.Rate this question:
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The Anabolic Steroid Control Act was passed in the year
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1990Explanation
The Anabolic Steroid Control Act was passed in 1990. This legislation was enacted to address the increasing use of anabolic steroids and the associated health risks. It aimed to regulate the possession, distribution, and use of these substances, classifying them as controlled substances. The Act also imposed penalties for illegal possession and trafficking of anabolic steroids. By passing this law, the government sought to control the abuse and misuse of anabolic steroids, protecting the health and safety of individuals.Rate this question:
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The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) was passed in the year
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The Combat Methamphetamine Act controls primarily the sale of
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pseudoephedrine
PsuedoephedrineExplanation
The Combat Methamphetamine Act primarily regulates the sale of pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine is a common ingredient used in the production of methamphetamine, a highly addictive and illegal drug. This act was implemented to restrict the availability of pseudoephedrine and reduce the production of methamphetamine. By controlling the sale of pseudoephedrine, the act aims to combat the methamphetamine epidemic and protect public health and safety. "Psuedoephedrine" is a misspelling and does not exist.Rate this question:
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The 1962 legislation requires drug to be proven both safe and effective before marketing.
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Alberty Food Products v. U.S.
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Durham-Humphrey Amendment
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Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
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Kefauver-Harris Amendment
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Controlled Substances Act
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A. Kefauver-Harris AmendmentExplanation
The Kefauver-Harris Amendment is the correct answer because it was a 1962 legislation that amended the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This amendment required drug manufacturers to provide evidence of both safety and effectiveness before marketing their products. It was enacted in response to the thalidomide tragedy, where thousands of babies were born with birth defects due to a drug that had not been adequately tested for safety. The Kefauver-Harris Amendment aimed to strengthen the regulation and oversight of the pharmaceutical industry to ensure the safety and effectiveness of drugs on the market.Rate this question:
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Which act was in reaction to the poisoning of 107 (mainly) children, and requires new drugs to be proven to be safe before marketing?
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Alberty Food Products v. U.S.
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Durham-Humphrey Amendment
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Poison Prevention Packaging Act
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Controlled Substances Act
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Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
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A. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic ActExplanation
The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is the correct answer because it was enacted in response to the poisoning of mainly children. This act requires new drugs to undergo testing and be proven safe before they can be marketed, in order to protect consumers from harmful substances.Rate this question:
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This 1950 act states that a drug's purpose must be stated on the label.
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Alberty Food Products v. U.S.
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Durham-Humphrey Amendment
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Poison Prevention Packaging Act
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Controlled Substances Act
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Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
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