MPJE - NCAP Study Guide questions and answers
with solutions 2025
Practice of Pharmacy includes: - ANSWER -dispensing
-compounding
-storing meds
-maintaining records
-controlling pharmacy goods/services
-reporting ADRs
-advising/educating patients and providers
-recording, monitoring, and assessing med/device history or usage
-performing DUR
-administering immunizations
-collaborating with physicians as CPP
NC Board of Pharmacy - ANSWER 6 members (5 pharmacists + 1 public representative)
Max appointment for NC BOP - ANSWER two full consecutive 5 year terms (10 years total)
NC BOP Licensed pharmacists - ANSWER 5 members on NC BOP
Elected by pharmacists with current NC license and residing in NC
NC BOP Public Representative - ANSWER 1 member
NOT healthcare provider and NOT a spouse of a healthcare provider
Appointed by the governor
,Executive Director of NC BOP - ANSWER Employed by the NC BOP
Performs administrative functions:
-investigations
-file complaints
-prosecute offender in a BOP hearing
Injunctive authority of NC BOP? - ANSWER can prevent a person from practicing or a pharmacy
from operating
Types of Discipline by the NC BOP? - ANSWER -Letter of reprimand
-Suspension (active, stayed or summary)
-Restrict
-Revoke
-Refuse to grant or renew a license to practice pharmacy
-Require licensees to complete remedial education
How long must a licensee wait to petition for reinstatement or lift of suspension/restriction? -
ANSWER 5 years
How long must one wait to reapply after the NC BOP has denied application for a permit,
license, registration or other privilege? - ANSWER 2 years
Requirements of Pharmacist Licensing via EXAMINATION - ANSWER -completed NCBOP form
-pay fee
-submit criminal record report
-graduated from approved school of pharmacy
-pass NAPLEX
,-pass MPJE
-received 1500 hours of practical experience under supervision of a licensed pharmacist
-be a registered intern before obtaining practical experience
Requirements of Pharmacist Licensing via RECIPROCITY - ANSWER
Requirements of Pharmacist Licensing for Foreign Graduates - ANSWER -pass foreign pharmacy
graduate equivalency examination (FPGEE)
-complete 1500 BOP approved practical pharmacy experience hours
-pass english as a foreign language test
-pass test of spoken english
-pass NAPLEX
-pass NC MPJE
Requirements of Pharmacist Licensing for Out-of-Practice (OOP) Pharmacists - ANSWER < 2
years OOP: 15 CE hours (5 live) for each year, pass NC MPJE
2-5 years OOP: 500 internship hours from NC licensed pharmacist, 15 CE hours (5 live) for each
year, pass NC MPJE
>5 years OOP: 1500 internship hours from NC licensed pharmacist, pass NAPLEX and NC MPJE
Continuing Education - ANSWER 15 hours annually (5 must be live or contact hours)
How many hours may pharmacists receive for precepting - ANSWER 5 hours from 160 hours of
precepting NC pharmacy school students
How many years do pharmacists need to keep records of their CE? - ANSWER 3 years
, First License Renewal - ANSWER do NOT need CE if exam was taken that year; however, if
renewal via reciprocity then CE is required that year
Pharmacist License Renewal Process - ANSWER Expires annually on Dec 31st
Grace period of 60 days
Notification to NC BOP for life changes (name, mailing address, place of employment) - ANSWER
30 days
#1: How frequently are NC pharmacists' licenses renewed? - ANSWER Every year (annually) - on
Dec 31st they expire
#2: Which of the following actions is the NC BOP NOT permitted to take on a a license? -
ANSWER pay a fine
#3: Which of the following describes a requirement for continuing education in NC? - ANSWER
15 hours annually - 5 hours must be "live"
#4: Within how many days must a pharmacist or technician notify the NC BOP when a change in
name or place of employment occurs? - ANSWER 30 days
Pharmacy-Manager (P-M) Role - ANSWER - responsibility for the operation of the pharmacy
- implement system of record keeping and inventory for controlled substances
- prepare plan in event of natural disaster
- maintain documentation of medication errors
- report to BOP if known that a dispensed drug contributed to death (fill out incident report)
with solutions 2025
Practice of Pharmacy includes: - ANSWER -dispensing
-compounding
-storing meds
-maintaining records
-controlling pharmacy goods/services
-reporting ADRs
-advising/educating patients and providers
-recording, monitoring, and assessing med/device history or usage
-performing DUR
-administering immunizations
-collaborating with physicians as CPP
NC Board of Pharmacy - ANSWER 6 members (5 pharmacists + 1 public representative)
Max appointment for NC BOP - ANSWER two full consecutive 5 year terms (10 years total)
NC BOP Licensed pharmacists - ANSWER 5 members on NC BOP
Elected by pharmacists with current NC license and residing in NC
NC BOP Public Representative - ANSWER 1 member
NOT healthcare provider and NOT a spouse of a healthcare provider
Appointed by the governor
,Executive Director of NC BOP - ANSWER Employed by the NC BOP
Performs administrative functions:
-investigations
-file complaints
-prosecute offender in a BOP hearing
Injunctive authority of NC BOP? - ANSWER can prevent a person from practicing or a pharmacy
from operating
Types of Discipline by the NC BOP? - ANSWER -Letter of reprimand
-Suspension (active, stayed or summary)
-Restrict
-Revoke
-Refuse to grant or renew a license to practice pharmacy
-Require licensees to complete remedial education
How long must a licensee wait to petition for reinstatement or lift of suspension/restriction? -
ANSWER 5 years
How long must one wait to reapply after the NC BOP has denied application for a permit,
license, registration or other privilege? - ANSWER 2 years
Requirements of Pharmacist Licensing via EXAMINATION - ANSWER -completed NCBOP form
-pay fee
-submit criminal record report
-graduated from approved school of pharmacy
-pass NAPLEX
,-pass MPJE
-received 1500 hours of practical experience under supervision of a licensed pharmacist
-be a registered intern before obtaining practical experience
Requirements of Pharmacist Licensing via RECIPROCITY - ANSWER
Requirements of Pharmacist Licensing for Foreign Graduates - ANSWER -pass foreign pharmacy
graduate equivalency examination (FPGEE)
-complete 1500 BOP approved practical pharmacy experience hours
-pass english as a foreign language test
-pass test of spoken english
-pass NAPLEX
-pass NC MPJE
Requirements of Pharmacist Licensing for Out-of-Practice (OOP) Pharmacists - ANSWER < 2
years OOP: 15 CE hours (5 live) for each year, pass NC MPJE
2-5 years OOP: 500 internship hours from NC licensed pharmacist, 15 CE hours (5 live) for each
year, pass NC MPJE
>5 years OOP: 1500 internship hours from NC licensed pharmacist, pass NAPLEX and NC MPJE
Continuing Education - ANSWER 15 hours annually (5 must be live or contact hours)
How many hours may pharmacists receive for precepting - ANSWER 5 hours from 160 hours of
precepting NC pharmacy school students
How many years do pharmacists need to keep records of their CE? - ANSWER 3 years
, First License Renewal - ANSWER do NOT need CE if exam was taken that year; however, if
renewal via reciprocity then CE is required that year
Pharmacist License Renewal Process - ANSWER Expires annually on Dec 31st
Grace period of 60 days
Notification to NC BOP for life changes (name, mailing address, place of employment) - ANSWER
30 days
#1: How frequently are NC pharmacists' licenses renewed? - ANSWER Every year (annually) - on
Dec 31st they expire
#2: Which of the following actions is the NC BOP NOT permitted to take on a a license? -
ANSWER pay a fine
#3: Which of the following describes a requirement for continuing education in NC? - ANSWER
15 hours annually - 5 hours must be "live"
#4: Within how many days must a pharmacist or technician notify the NC BOP when a change in
name or place of employment occurs? - ANSWER 30 days
Pharmacy-Manager (P-M) Role - ANSWER - responsibility for the operation of the pharmacy
- implement system of record keeping and inventory for controlled substances
- prepare plan in event of natural disaster
- maintain documentation of medication errors
- report to BOP if known that a dispensed drug contributed to death (fill out incident report)
