SC MPJE Study Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions78
How many people make up the state board of pharmacy? - ANSWERS-9 members (7
pharmacists) + 2 at-large (one lay member + 1 hospital pharmacist)
How many congressional districts are in SC? - ANSWERS-7 - these pharmacists must live in their
district
How long are their terms? (7 congressional pharmacists) and (2 at-large)?? - ANSWERS-1) 6
years or until their successors are appointed with two term limits
2) Continuously with the appointing governor
Are all inspectors at the BOP pharmacists? - ANSWERS-YES- true
How often are inspections done? - ANSWERS-biennial - every 2 years
When are pharmacy technicians to renew licenses by? - ANSWERS-July 1
What happens if a pharmacy tech does not renew by the due date? - ANSWERS-Shall
immediately
cease practice and refrain from performing any duties as a pharmacy technician. He/she must
go before the board
How many hours does a technician need to be certified by the board? Other requirements? (5) -
ANSWERS-1000 hours + must have completed a Board of
Pharmacy approved technician course
,High school diploma or equivalent
Pass the National Pharm Tech Certification Board
CE requirements
What duties can a certified pharmacy tech do? (4 things)
Community vs Institution - ANSWERS-Community
1. receive and initiate verbal telephone orders
2.conduct one time prescription transfers
Institution
1. check a technician's refill of medications if the medication is to be administered by a licensed
health care professional in an institutional setting
2.check a technician's repackaging of medications from bulk to unit dose in an institutional
setting
(T/F): A pharmacist whose license has been denied, revoked, suspended, or restricted for
disciplinary purposes is not eligible to be registered as a pharmacy technician - ANSWERS-TRUE
When is the renewal deadline for all mail order pharmacies out-of-state and all facilities located
within this State engaging in the manufacture, production, sale,
distribution, possession, or dispensing of prescription drugs or devices? - ANSWERS-June 1
Does a college or university athletic dept that dispenses prescription drugs or devices need to
have a PIC? - ANSWERS-NO
,How much is the penalty for for failure to display a
permit? - ANSWERS-$50
(T/F): A permit is required for the sale, distribution, possession, or dispensing of drugs bearing
the
legend "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription" - ANSWERS-TRUE
What is title 40; chapter 43 called? - ANSWERS-Pharmacy Practice Act of SC
(T/F)? The purpose of this
chapter is to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by and
through
the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy; the licensure of pharmacists;
the
licensure, permitting, control, and regulation of all sites or persons, in or out of this State, that
distribute, manufacture, possess, or sell drugs or devices within this State, as may be used in
the
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injury, illness, and disease of a patient or other
individual. - ANSWERS-TRUE
Administer - ANSWERS-Direct application of a drug or device pursuant to a lawful order of a
practitioner to the body of a patient by injection, inhalation, ingestion, topical application, or
any
other means
Biological Safety Cabinet - ANSWERS-containment unit suitable for the preparation of low-to-
moderate
risk agents where there is a need for protection of the product, personnel, and
, environment
Brand Name - ANSWERS-Proprietary or trade name placed upon a drug, its container, label, or
wrapping at the time of packaging
Chart order - ANSWERS-Lawful order from a practitioner for a drug or device for patients of a
hospital or extended care facility, or such an order prepared by another person and signed by a
practitioner either immediately or at another time, issued for a legitimate medical purpose
within
the practitioner's course of legitimate practice and including orders derived on behalf of a
practitioner from a practitioner approved drug therapy management
Class 100 environment - ANSWERS-An atmospheric environment which contains < 100 particles
0.5 microns in diameter per cubic foot of air
(T/F)? Compounding includes mixing, reconstituting, or other
such acts that are performed in accordance with directions contained in approved labeling
provided by the product's manufacturer and other manufacturer directions consistent with that
labeling? - ANSWERS-FALSE
cytotoxic agent - ANSWERS-Drug that has the capability of killing living cells
Deliver or delivery - ANSWERS-The actual, constructive, or attempted transfer of a drug or
device from one person to another
Designated pharmacist - ANSWERS-An individual currently licensed by the Board of Pharmacy
in this State who certifies internship training
Complete Solutions78
How many people make up the state board of pharmacy? - ANSWERS-9 members (7
pharmacists) + 2 at-large (one lay member + 1 hospital pharmacist)
How many congressional districts are in SC? - ANSWERS-7 - these pharmacists must live in their
district
How long are their terms? (7 congressional pharmacists) and (2 at-large)?? - ANSWERS-1) 6
years or until their successors are appointed with two term limits
2) Continuously with the appointing governor
Are all inspectors at the BOP pharmacists? - ANSWERS-YES- true
How often are inspections done? - ANSWERS-biennial - every 2 years
When are pharmacy technicians to renew licenses by? - ANSWERS-July 1
What happens if a pharmacy tech does not renew by the due date? - ANSWERS-Shall
immediately
cease practice and refrain from performing any duties as a pharmacy technician. He/she must
go before the board
How many hours does a technician need to be certified by the board? Other requirements? (5) -
ANSWERS-1000 hours + must have completed a Board of
Pharmacy approved technician course
,High school diploma or equivalent
Pass the National Pharm Tech Certification Board
CE requirements
What duties can a certified pharmacy tech do? (4 things)
Community vs Institution - ANSWERS-Community
1. receive and initiate verbal telephone orders
2.conduct one time prescription transfers
Institution
1. check a technician's refill of medications if the medication is to be administered by a licensed
health care professional in an institutional setting
2.check a technician's repackaging of medications from bulk to unit dose in an institutional
setting
(T/F): A pharmacist whose license has been denied, revoked, suspended, or restricted for
disciplinary purposes is not eligible to be registered as a pharmacy technician - ANSWERS-TRUE
When is the renewal deadline for all mail order pharmacies out-of-state and all facilities located
within this State engaging in the manufacture, production, sale,
distribution, possession, or dispensing of prescription drugs or devices? - ANSWERS-June 1
Does a college or university athletic dept that dispenses prescription drugs or devices need to
have a PIC? - ANSWERS-NO
,How much is the penalty for for failure to display a
permit? - ANSWERS-$50
(T/F): A permit is required for the sale, distribution, possession, or dispensing of drugs bearing
the
legend "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription" - ANSWERS-TRUE
What is title 40; chapter 43 called? - ANSWERS-Pharmacy Practice Act of SC
(T/F)? The purpose of this
chapter is to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by and
through
the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy; the licensure of pharmacists;
the
licensure, permitting, control, and regulation of all sites or persons, in or out of this State, that
distribute, manufacture, possess, or sell drugs or devices within this State, as may be used in
the
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injury, illness, and disease of a patient or other
individual. - ANSWERS-TRUE
Administer - ANSWERS-Direct application of a drug or device pursuant to a lawful order of a
practitioner to the body of a patient by injection, inhalation, ingestion, topical application, or
any
other means
Biological Safety Cabinet - ANSWERS-containment unit suitable for the preparation of low-to-
moderate
risk agents where there is a need for protection of the product, personnel, and
, environment
Brand Name - ANSWERS-Proprietary or trade name placed upon a drug, its container, label, or
wrapping at the time of packaging
Chart order - ANSWERS-Lawful order from a practitioner for a drug or device for patients of a
hospital or extended care facility, or such an order prepared by another person and signed by a
practitioner either immediately or at another time, issued for a legitimate medical purpose
within
the practitioner's course of legitimate practice and including orders derived on behalf of a
practitioner from a practitioner approved drug therapy management
Class 100 environment - ANSWERS-An atmospheric environment which contains < 100 particles
0.5 microns in diameter per cubic foot of air
(T/F)? Compounding includes mixing, reconstituting, or other
such acts that are performed in accordance with directions contained in approved labeling
provided by the product's manufacturer and other manufacturer directions consistent with that
labeling? - ANSWERS-FALSE
cytotoxic agent - ANSWERS-Drug that has the capability of killing living cells
Deliver or delivery - ANSWERS-The actual, constructive, or attempted transfer of a drug or
device from one person to another
Designated pharmacist - ANSWERS-An individual currently licensed by the Board of Pharmacy
in this State who certifies internship training
