Michigan MPJE – Licensing UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
How many voting members are on the MI board of pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER - 11
members
- 6 pharmacists
- 1 pharmacy technician
- 4 public members
Who appointments members of the board of pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER - the
Governor
Board Member Qualifications - CORRECT ANSWER - ALL MEMBERS:
- ≥ 180 yo with good moral character
- MICHIGAN resident for at least 6 months
- can NOT be an immediate family member of another board member
- can NOT provider supervision or be under supervision of another board member
Public member:
- ≥ 18 yo
- does NOT have a pharmacy related licensed
- does not any financial interest in health services in past 12 months
Pharmacist
- licensed in MICHIGAN
- practiced or taught in any state for at least 2 years
- Actively practicing
,Pharmacy Tech:
- Licensed in MICHIGAN
the length of the term of office of MI board of pharmacy members - CORRECT ANSWER -4
years
"expire 4 years after appointment on June 30 of the year in which the term expires"
MAX: 2 terms (8 years) & one partial term
How often does the board meet and who can attend meetings? - CORRECT ANSWER - at
least once every quarter (4x/year)
Meetings are open to pharmacist, techs + general public- but they are NOT allowed to
communicate with the board during the meeting.
Disciplinary Subcommittee - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 board members
at least 2 are public members
one of the public members serves as subcommittee chair
the board chair cannot be in the disciplinary subcommittee
Duties of the board of pharmacy - CORRECT ANSWER - protect the public by regulating the
practice of pharmacy
regulate the licenses of pharmacy professionals
regulate the legal distribution of prescription pharmaceuticals
,if law and rule contradict each other, follow the _______? - CORRECT ANSWER - THE
LAW
The law supersedes over regulations
Relation between state vs. federal law - CORRECT ANSWER - follow the STRICTER law
Difference between statutes and rules - CORRECT ANSWER - Statutes are formed by
legislatures (house + senate)
Rules are formed by agencies
Administrative Rule - CORRECT ANSWER - an AGENCY written regulation, statement,
standard, policy, ruling or instruction that has the EFFECT OF LAW
rules have the same force + effect as laws
What defines the scope of practice for pharmacists? - CORRECT ANSWER - State Law
Who licenses pharmacists - CORRECT ANSWER - LARA
State pharmacist license + state controlled substance license
Initial pharmacist license requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - 18 yo or older
- completion of ACPE accredited pharmacy school (or FPGEC if non-accredited)
- pass NAPLEX + MPJE with score > 75
- 1600 hours of internship experience
, How man times can you take NAPLEX or MPJE? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 times
if failed after 5th attempt must complete pharmacy course before reapplying to take for 6th time
Pharmacist License by Reciprocity (Endorsement) - CORRECT ANSWER - Pharmacist in
good standing with an active license + eligible to practice pharmacy in another state
must pass MI MPJE + apply
temporary pharmacist license - CORRECT ANSWER - Non-renewable license to people who
complete all requirements for licensure except for examination or other requirements (internship
hours)
valid for 18 months
do NOT qualify if:
- previously failed an exam
- previously had a license suspended or revoked
can only practice pharmacy under the direct supervision of a MI licensed pharmacist
temporary pharmacist license for spouses of US armed forces - CORRECT ANSWER --
Must have current pharmacist license in another state
- valid for 6 months
can be renewed for another 6 months if board approves
Pharmacy Preceptor license - CORRECT ANSWER - must be license and practice for AT
LEAST 1 YEAR
ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
How many voting members are on the MI board of pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER - 11
members
- 6 pharmacists
- 1 pharmacy technician
- 4 public members
Who appointments members of the board of pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER - the
Governor
Board Member Qualifications - CORRECT ANSWER - ALL MEMBERS:
- ≥ 180 yo with good moral character
- MICHIGAN resident for at least 6 months
- can NOT be an immediate family member of another board member
- can NOT provider supervision or be under supervision of another board member
Public member:
- ≥ 18 yo
- does NOT have a pharmacy related licensed
- does not any financial interest in health services in past 12 months
Pharmacist
- licensed in MICHIGAN
- practiced or taught in any state for at least 2 years
- Actively practicing
,Pharmacy Tech:
- Licensed in MICHIGAN
the length of the term of office of MI board of pharmacy members - CORRECT ANSWER -4
years
"expire 4 years after appointment on June 30 of the year in which the term expires"
MAX: 2 terms (8 years) & one partial term
How often does the board meet and who can attend meetings? - CORRECT ANSWER - at
least once every quarter (4x/year)
Meetings are open to pharmacist, techs + general public- but they are NOT allowed to
communicate with the board during the meeting.
Disciplinary Subcommittee - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 board members
at least 2 are public members
one of the public members serves as subcommittee chair
the board chair cannot be in the disciplinary subcommittee
Duties of the board of pharmacy - CORRECT ANSWER - protect the public by regulating the
practice of pharmacy
regulate the licenses of pharmacy professionals
regulate the legal distribution of prescription pharmaceuticals
,if law and rule contradict each other, follow the _______? - CORRECT ANSWER - THE
LAW
The law supersedes over regulations
Relation between state vs. federal law - CORRECT ANSWER - follow the STRICTER law
Difference between statutes and rules - CORRECT ANSWER - Statutes are formed by
legislatures (house + senate)
Rules are formed by agencies
Administrative Rule - CORRECT ANSWER - an AGENCY written regulation, statement,
standard, policy, ruling or instruction that has the EFFECT OF LAW
rules have the same force + effect as laws
What defines the scope of practice for pharmacists? - CORRECT ANSWER - State Law
Who licenses pharmacists - CORRECT ANSWER - LARA
State pharmacist license + state controlled substance license
Initial pharmacist license requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - 18 yo or older
- completion of ACPE accredited pharmacy school (or FPGEC if non-accredited)
- pass NAPLEX + MPJE with score > 75
- 1600 hours of internship experience
, How man times can you take NAPLEX or MPJE? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 times
if failed after 5th attempt must complete pharmacy course before reapplying to take for 6th time
Pharmacist License by Reciprocity (Endorsement) - CORRECT ANSWER - Pharmacist in
good standing with an active license + eligible to practice pharmacy in another state
must pass MI MPJE + apply
temporary pharmacist license - CORRECT ANSWER - Non-renewable license to people who
complete all requirements for licensure except for examination or other requirements (internship
hours)
valid for 18 months
do NOT qualify if:
- previously failed an exam
- previously had a license suspended or revoked
can only practice pharmacy under the direct supervision of a MI licensed pharmacist
temporary pharmacist license for spouses of US armed forces - CORRECT ANSWER --
Must have current pharmacist license in another state
- valid for 6 months
can be renewed for another 6 months if board approves
Pharmacy Preceptor license - CORRECT ANSWER - must be license and practice for AT
LEAST 1 YEAR
