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TEXAS MPJE PRACTICE TEST BANK Federal and Texas Pharmacy Law Updated
for 2026/2027
SECTION 1: FEDERAL LAW – CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
ACT
1. Which schedule of controlled substances has the highest
potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the
United States?
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV
Answer: A
Rationale: Schedule I controlled substances (e.g., heroin,
LSD, marijuana under federal law) have a high potential for
abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the
U.S., and lack accepted safety for use under medical
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supervision.
Cognitive Level: Remember
2. A DEA Form 222 is required for the transfer of which
controlled substances?
A. Schedule I only
B. Schedule II only
C. Schedules I and II
D. Schedules III, IV, and V
Answer: C
Rationale: DEA Form 222 is used for the transfer of Schedule
I and II controlled substances between DEA registrants.
Schedule III–V transfers do not require a 222 form but must
be documented.
Cognitive Level: Understand
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3. Which of the following is a requirement for a valid
prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance?
A. May be transmitted orally in an emergency
B. Must be written in ink or electronically and signed by the
practitioner
C. May be refilled up to 5 times in 6 months
D. May be faxed without restriction
Answer: B
Rationale: A prescription for a Schedule II controlled
substance must be written in ink, indelible pencil, or
typewritten and signed by the practitioner. Oral
prescriptions are only allowed in emergency situations with
a written follow-up within 7 days. Schedule II prescriptions
cannot be refilled. Faxing is allowed only under specific
circumstances (e.g., for home infusion, long-term care,
hospice) and serves as the original.
Cognitive Level: Apply
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4. A pharmacy may partially fill a Schedule II prescription if:
A. The pharmacist documents the partial fill and dispenses
the remainder within 72 hours
B. The pharmacy is unable to supply the full quantity and
the patient agrees
C. Partial filling is never allowed for Schedule II
D. The prescriber authorizes a partial fill in writing
Answer: A
Rationale: Under federal law, a pharmacy may partially fill a
Schedule II prescription if the pharmacist is unable to supply
the full quantity. The partial fill must be documented, and
the remainder must be dispensed within 72 hours. If the
remainder cannot be dispensed within 72 hours, the
prescriber must be notified, and a new prescription is
required. Note: The SUPPORT Act allows partial fills of
Schedule II for terminally ill or LTCF patients with specific
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TEXAS MPJE PRACTICE TEST BANK Federal and Texas Pharmacy Law Updated
for 2026/2027
SECTION 1: FEDERAL LAW – CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
ACT
1. Which schedule of controlled substances has the highest
potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the
United States?
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV
Answer: A
Rationale: Schedule I controlled substances (e.g., heroin,
LSD, marijuana under federal law) have a high potential for
abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the
U.S., and lack accepted safety for use under medical
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supervision.
Cognitive Level: Remember
2. A DEA Form 222 is required for the transfer of which
controlled substances?
A. Schedule I only
B. Schedule II only
C. Schedules I and II
D. Schedules III, IV, and V
Answer: C
Rationale: DEA Form 222 is used for the transfer of Schedule
I and II controlled substances between DEA registrants.
Schedule III–V transfers do not require a 222 form but must
be documented.
Cognitive Level: Understand
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3. Which of the following is a requirement for a valid
prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance?
A. May be transmitted orally in an emergency
B. Must be written in ink or electronically and signed by the
practitioner
C. May be refilled up to 5 times in 6 months
D. May be faxed without restriction
Answer: B
Rationale: A prescription for a Schedule II controlled
substance must be written in ink, indelible pencil, or
typewritten and signed by the practitioner. Oral
prescriptions are only allowed in emergency situations with
a written follow-up within 7 days. Schedule II prescriptions
cannot be refilled. Faxing is allowed only under specific
circumstances (e.g., for home infusion, long-term care,
hospice) and serves as the original.
Cognitive Level: Apply
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4. A pharmacy may partially fill a Schedule II prescription if:
A. The pharmacist documents the partial fill and dispenses
the remainder within 72 hours
B. The pharmacy is unable to supply the full quantity and
the patient agrees
C. Partial filling is never allowed for Schedule II
D. The prescriber authorizes a partial fill in writing
Answer: A
Rationale: Under federal law, a pharmacy may partially fill a
Schedule II prescription if the pharmacist is unable to supply
the full quantity. The partial fill must be documented, and
the remainder must be dispensed within 72 hours. If the
remainder cannot be dispensed within 72 hours, the
prescriber must be notified, and a new prescription is
required. Note: The SUPPORT Act allows partial fills of
Schedule II for terminally ill or LTCF patients with specific
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