MPJE Section 1 Q's 21-26

Which of the following is a requirement for a Drug Therapy Management (DTM) protocol under the Texas Pharmacy Act?

• The protocol must be verbal and unsigned.

• The protocol must be written and signed by the physician.

• The protocol must be approved by the patient only.

• The protocol must be reviewed by a nurse.

What is the primary purpose of Drug Therapy Management (DTM) for pharmacists?

• To allow pharmacists to prescribe new medications independently.

• To allow pharmacists to manage a patient’s drug therapy under a written protocol with a physician.

• To allow pharmacists to perform surgeries.

• To allow pharmacists to diagnose diseases.

Which of the following is NOT an authorized activity under Drug Therapy Management (DTM)?

• Collecting and reviewing patient drug histories

• Ordering or reviewing laboratory tests

• Modifying drug dosages or regimens

• Performing surgical procedures

According to the Texas Pharmacy Act, under which legal authority is Drug Therapy Management (DTM) authorized?

• Texas Occupations Code § 554.005

• Texas Penal Code § 101.101

• Texas Family Code § 201.201

• Texas Education Code § 301.301

Which of the following is a requirement for pharmacists to perform DTM in Texas?

• Hold an active Texas pharmacist license in good standing

• Have a nursing degree

• Be a licensed physician

• Complete a residency in surgery

Which of the following must be included in a written protocol for DTM?

• The patient’s insurance information

• Name and license number of the supervising physician and pharmacist

• The pharmacist’s home address

• The patient’s employment history

A pharmacist is required to complete initial training in which of the following areas to participate in DTM?

• Pathophysiology, clinical pharmacology, and disease management

• Accounting, marketing, and business management

• Computer science, mathematics, and statistics

• Physical education, art, and music

Why is DTM often used in hospital settings or collaborative care clinics?

• To improve patient outcomes

• To reduce the number of pharmacists needed

• To increase medication costs

• To eliminate the need for physicians

Which of the following best describes the role of supervision in DTM?

• Pharmacists operate independently without oversight.

• Pharmacists operate under the supervision of the physician.

• Pharmacists supervise physicians.

• Pharmacists are supervised by nurses.

Which of the following is a monitoring and documentation requirement for DTM protocols?

• Only verbal communication is required.

• All interventions must be documented.

• Documentation is optional.

• Only the physician documents interventions.