RI MPJE 2023 Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions49
Board members - ANSWERS-9 total
1 hospital pharmacist
2 independent retail pharmacists
2 drug chain store pharmacists
2 pharmacists from any field
2 members of the public
Board members are appointed for terms of - ANSWERS-Term of 3 years, no more than 3
consecutive terms
How is the chair of the board selected? - ANSWERS-The board elects a chair and a secretary
from its members annually in March
Eligibility criteria for being on the board - ANSWERS-Must be a registered pharmacist for 5
consecutive years (unless member of public) prior to appointment, residents of the state of RI
Is the Board a Separate Entity or Under Another Organization/Department? - ANSWERS-
Department of Health
Who can attend board meetings? - ANSWERS-Open to public
How often does the board meet? - ANSWERS-As often as necessary to discharge the duties
imposed on it
,Who can apply for pharmacist license - ANSWERS--18 years +
-No felony for violations involving controlled substances (subject to waiver)
-good moral and professional character
Application fee for pharmacist license? - ANSWERS-$280
# hours of CE for renewal - ANSWERS-15 hours or 1.5 CE units between Jan 1st and Dec 31st
each calendar year
How long must CE documentation be retained after completion of the course? - ANSWERS-2
years
Specific CE requirements - ANSWERS--1 hour law
-5 hours live
-1 hour immunization if immunizing rph
-If in a collaborative practice agreement, must have 5 additional hours in area of practice
**first year of licensure following graduation from a college of pharmacy, you are not subject to
the CE requirements, exception being immunizations**
Minimum number of intern hours for a new pharmacist in RI? - ANSWERS-1500 hours
Acceptable degree/education for new pharmacists - ANSWERS--Baccalaureate in pharmacy or
doctor of pharmacy from an ACPE accredited school
-Foreign grads: school must be listed in World Directory of Schools of Pharmacy, published by
WHO
,Examinations required for licensure - ANSWERS--NAPLEX and RI MPJE
-Can request score transfer of original NAPLEX up to 89 days after taking NAPLEX
If a pharmacist's license has lapsed or been revoked or suspended and they have not practiced
for ____ years, what must they do before being able to reapply for registration? - ANSWERS-3
years
they must take and pass the NAPLEX and MPJE
Temporary 90 day pharmacist license - ANSWERS-If licensed in another state and shows proof,
can practice in RI for a period of 90 days from date of RI application receipt
Additional document required for foreign pharmacist licensure - ANSWERS-FPGEC
Renewal period of pharmacist license - ANSWERS--expires each year on 6/30
-licenses issued prior to 4/21 will be required to renew by June of same year
Who can apply to be a pharmacy intern? - ANSWERS--A graduate of an accredited program or a
student enrolled in at least the third year of a professional program
-Foreign: a grad of a foreign college of pharmacy with a FPGEC certification
Is a license/registration required to be a pharmacy intern? - ANSWERS-Yes
Application fee for pharmacy interns? - ANSWERS-$70
Number of hours required as a pharmacy intern? - ANSWERS-1500
How can pharmacy interns practice? - ANSWERS-Only under direct supervision of a licensed
pharmacist/preceptor (responsible for training interns)
, How long are pharmacy intern licenses valid? - ANSWERS-1 year, but only if the individual is
making timely progress toward graduation
What is the difference between a pharmacy technician 1 and 2? - ANSWERS-1 - licensed by the
board
2 - licensed by the board and also certified by the PTCB (or other national certifying
organization)
License exception for pharmacy technician - ANSWERS-High school student working at a
pharmacy as part of school/ community sponsored career exploration
Who can apply for pharmacy technician license - ANSWERS--good moral / professional character
-18 years +
-high school graduate or equivalent or enrolled in one
-no convictions of controlled substance felonies (subject to waiver by board)
# of CE hours for renewal of a pharmacy technician 2 license - ANSWERS--10 CE hours between
Jan 1 and Dec 31
-Keep records for 2 years from completion of course
Application fee for pharmacy technician - ANSWERS-$25
Requirements for becoming a pharmacy technician? - ANSWERS-1 - board approved pharmacy
technician 1 training program
2 - successfully passed a nationally-recognized certification exam (including but not limited to
PTCE or the ExCPT), must maintain certification in order to renew license
Complete Solutions49
Board members - ANSWERS-9 total
1 hospital pharmacist
2 independent retail pharmacists
2 drug chain store pharmacists
2 pharmacists from any field
2 members of the public
Board members are appointed for terms of - ANSWERS-Term of 3 years, no more than 3
consecutive terms
How is the chair of the board selected? - ANSWERS-The board elects a chair and a secretary
from its members annually in March
Eligibility criteria for being on the board - ANSWERS-Must be a registered pharmacist for 5
consecutive years (unless member of public) prior to appointment, residents of the state of RI
Is the Board a Separate Entity or Under Another Organization/Department? - ANSWERS-
Department of Health
Who can attend board meetings? - ANSWERS-Open to public
How often does the board meet? - ANSWERS-As often as necessary to discharge the duties
imposed on it
,Who can apply for pharmacist license - ANSWERS--18 years +
-No felony for violations involving controlled substances (subject to waiver)
-good moral and professional character
Application fee for pharmacist license? - ANSWERS-$280
# hours of CE for renewal - ANSWERS-15 hours or 1.5 CE units between Jan 1st and Dec 31st
each calendar year
How long must CE documentation be retained after completion of the course? - ANSWERS-2
years
Specific CE requirements - ANSWERS--1 hour law
-5 hours live
-1 hour immunization if immunizing rph
-If in a collaborative practice agreement, must have 5 additional hours in area of practice
**first year of licensure following graduation from a college of pharmacy, you are not subject to
the CE requirements, exception being immunizations**
Minimum number of intern hours for a new pharmacist in RI? - ANSWERS-1500 hours
Acceptable degree/education for new pharmacists - ANSWERS--Baccalaureate in pharmacy or
doctor of pharmacy from an ACPE accredited school
-Foreign grads: school must be listed in World Directory of Schools of Pharmacy, published by
WHO
,Examinations required for licensure - ANSWERS--NAPLEX and RI MPJE
-Can request score transfer of original NAPLEX up to 89 days after taking NAPLEX
If a pharmacist's license has lapsed or been revoked or suspended and they have not practiced
for ____ years, what must they do before being able to reapply for registration? - ANSWERS-3
years
they must take and pass the NAPLEX and MPJE
Temporary 90 day pharmacist license - ANSWERS-If licensed in another state and shows proof,
can practice in RI for a period of 90 days from date of RI application receipt
Additional document required for foreign pharmacist licensure - ANSWERS-FPGEC
Renewal period of pharmacist license - ANSWERS--expires each year on 6/30
-licenses issued prior to 4/21 will be required to renew by June of same year
Who can apply to be a pharmacy intern? - ANSWERS--A graduate of an accredited program or a
student enrolled in at least the third year of a professional program
-Foreign: a grad of a foreign college of pharmacy with a FPGEC certification
Is a license/registration required to be a pharmacy intern? - ANSWERS-Yes
Application fee for pharmacy interns? - ANSWERS-$70
Number of hours required as a pharmacy intern? - ANSWERS-1500
How can pharmacy interns practice? - ANSWERS-Only under direct supervision of a licensed
pharmacist/preceptor (responsible for training interns)
, How long are pharmacy intern licenses valid? - ANSWERS-1 year, but only if the individual is
making timely progress toward graduation
What is the difference between a pharmacy technician 1 and 2? - ANSWERS-1 - licensed by the
board
2 - licensed by the board and also certified by the PTCB (or other national certifying
organization)
License exception for pharmacy technician - ANSWERS-High school student working at a
pharmacy as part of school/ community sponsored career exploration
Who can apply for pharmacy technician license - ANSWERS--good moral / professional character
-18 years +
-high school graduate or equivalent or enrolled in one
-no convictions of controlled substance felonies (subject to waiver by board)
# of CE hours for renewal of a pharmacy technician 2 license - ANSWERS--10 CE hours between
Jan 1 and Dec 31
-Keep records for 2 years from completion of course
Application fee for pharmacy technician - ANSWERS-$25
Requirements for becoming a pharmacy technician? - ANSWERS-1 - board approved pharmacy
technician 1 training program
2 - successfully passed a nationally-recognized certification exam (including but not limited to
PTCE or the ExCPT), must maintain certification in order to renew license
