Texas MPJE Exam Questions And
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Pharmacists are required to complete sterile compounding training through a
recognized course in an accredited COP or a course sponsored by an ACPE accredited
provider.
a) True
b) False CORRECT ANSWERS a) True
If a patient is admitted to an ER and requires a Schedule II CS upon release, what is the
maximum amount that can be sent home with the patient?
a) 24 hour supply
b) 48 hour supply
c) 72 hour supply
d) 7 day supply CORRECT ANSWERS d) 7 day supply
A class G pharmacy may have a ratio of on-site pharmacists to pharmacy techs and
trainees of what?
a) 1:4
b) 1:6
c) 1:8
d) Unlimited CORRECT ANSWERS c) 1:8
7 need to be technicians, only 1 can be a trainee
Compounding a sterile preparation using less than 3 different sterile products not
located in an ISO class 5 or better area is considered what level of risk?
a) Low risk
b) Low risk with a 12 hour beyond use date
c) Medium risk
d) High risk CORRECT ANSWERS b) Low risk with a 12 hour beyond use date
Because not located in ISO class 5 or better otherwise it would just be low risk
What form is used to notify the DEA of theft or significant loss?
a) DEA 41
b) DEA 106
c) DEA 222
d) DEA 224 CORRECT ANSWERS b) DEA 106 - theft or significant loss
,DEA 41 - request for destruction
DEA 222 - ordering/transferring C2s
DEA 224 - registration
DEA 363 - narcotic treatment facility
If a pharmacy is unable to complete the partial filling of a schedule II prescription within
the required interval...
a) Prescription is now void
b) Call prescriber to notify them and get a new prescription over the phone
c) Call prescriber to notify them and have a new prescription written
d) A and B
e) A and C CORRECT ANSWERS e) A and C
Must fill within 72-hours
A Class 2 (II) recall means?
a) Not likely to cause adverse health effects
b) Reasonable probability that exposure will cause serious adverse health effects or
death
c) May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects
d) None of the above CORRECT ANSWERS c) May cause temporary or medically
reversible adverse health effects
A Class E-S pharmacy may not renew a pharmacy license unless the pharmacy has
been inspected by the board or its designee within the last two years.
a) True
b) False CORRECT ANSWERS a) True
Class E = non-resident
What are the requirements to become a registered pharmacy technician?
a) Have/working towards a high school diploma or GED
b) Passed board-approved pharmacy technician certification exam
c) Granted an exemption form taking the pharmacy technician certification exam
d) Both A and B
e) A, B, and C CORRECT ANSWERS e) A, B, and C
- Must register with TSBP
- No age requirement
A pharmacy technician trainee has worked in the pharmacy for 6 months. How long may
the technician continue working as a trainee at the pharmacy?
,a) 12 more months
b) 18 more months
c) 24 more months
d) Until passing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
e) Indefinitely CORRECT ANSWERS b) 18 more months
- Trainee license only valid for 2 years & is non-renewable
How many CE hours are required for renewal of your pharmacy technician license and
how frequent?
a) 10 hours
b) 15 hours
c) 20 hours
d) 30 hours
e) 40 hours CORRECT ANSWERS c) 20 hours (2.0 CEU)
- Must complete 20 CE hours every 2 years for renewal
Multiple dose vials may be stored for how long unless otherwise indicated by the
manufacturer? Look in BUD?
a) 4 days
b) 10 days
c) 28 days
d) 30 days CORRECT ANSWERS c) 28 days
A pharmacy that does limited prescription delivery is considered which class of
pharmacy?
a) Class A
b) Class C
c) Class G
d) Class H CORRECT ANSWERS d) Class H
How often must total particulate counts be performed in the sterile compounding areas?
a) Weekly
b) Monthly
c) Every 3 months
d) Every 6 months
e) Every 12 months CORRECT ANSWERS d) Every 6 months
- Viable air sampling: every 6 months
- Surface sampling: every month
A class H pharmacy with multiple locations only needs to have one pharmacy license
issued by the board instead of a license for each location
, a) True
b) False CORRECT ANSWERS b) False
- Requires separate license for each location
An opened or needle punctured single-dose containers such as bags, bottles, syringes,
and vials of sterile products shall be used within what time period if opened in worse
than ISO Class 5 air quality?
a) 30 minutes
b) 60 minutes
c) 90 minutes
d) 120 minutes CORRECT ANSWERS b) 60 minutes
Class E pharmacies that fill controlled substance prescriptions for residents in Texas
must submit electronically the prescription within...?
a) 5 days
b) 7 days
c) 10 days
d) 14 days CORRECT ANSWERS b) 7 days
Low risk compounded sterile preparations may be stored for how long in a solid frozen
state?
a) 3 days
b) 9 days
c) 14 days
d) 45 days CORRECT ANSWERS d) 45 days
Non-pharmacist personnel may not ask questions of a patient or patient's agent which
are intended to screen or limit interaction with the pharmacist.
a) True
b) False CORRECT ANSWERS a) True
no screening, now have to counsel on every new prescription in system and patient has
to interrupt counseling (just start talking about medication)
How many times may a candidate retake the MPJE?
a) Once (1)
b) Twice (3)
c) Four times (4)
d) Unlimited CORRECT ANSWERS c) Four times (4)
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Pharmacists are required to complete sterile compounding training through a
recognized course in an accredited COP or a course sponsored by an ACPE accredited
provider.
a) True
b) False CORRECT ANSWERS a) True
If a patient is admitted to an ER and requires a Schedule II CS upon release, what is the
maximum amount that can be sent home with the patient?
a) 24 hour supply
b) 48 hour supply
c) 72 hour supply
d) 7 day supply CORRECT ANSWERS d) 7 day supply
A class G pharmacy may have a ratio of on-site pharmacists to pharmacy techs and
trainees of what?
a) 1:4
b) 1:6
c) 1:8
d) Unlimited CORRECT ANSWERS c) 1:8
7 need to be technicians, only 1 can be a trainee
Compounding a sterile preparation using less than 3 different sterile products not
located in an ISO class 5 or better area is considered what level of risk?
a) Low risk
b) Low risk with a 12 hour beyond use date
c) Medium risk
d) High risk CORRECT ANSWERS b) Low risk with a 12 hour beyond use date
Because not located in ISO class 5 or better otherwise it would just be low risk
What form is used to notify the DEA of theft or significant loss?
a) DEA 41
b) DEA 106
c) DEA 222
d) DEA 224 CORRECT ANSWERS b) DEA 106 - theft or significant loss
,DEA 41 - request for destruction
DEA 222 - ordering/transferring C2s
DEA 224 - registration
DEA 363 - narcotic treatment facility
If a pharmacy is unable to complete the partial filling of a schedule II prescription within
the required interval...
a) Prescription is now void
b) Call prescriber to notify them and get a new prescription over the phone
c) Call prescriber to notify them and have a new prescription written
d) A and B
e) A and C CORRECT ANSWERS e) A and C
Must fill within 72-hours
A Class 2 (II) recall means?
a) Not likely to cause adverse health effects
b) Reasonable probability that exposure will cause serious adverse health effects or
death
c) May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects
d) None of the above CORRECT ANSWERS c) May cause temporary or medically
reversible adverse health effects
A Class E-S pharmacy may not renew a pharmacy license unless the pharmacy has
been inspected by the board or its designee within the last two years.
a) True
b) False CORRECT ANSWERS a) True
Class E = non-resident
What are the requirements to become a registered pharmacy technician?
a) Have/working towards a high school diploma or GED
b) Passed board-approved pharmacy technician certification exam
c) Granted an exemption form taking the pharmacy technician certification exam
d) Both A and B
e) A, B, and C CORRECT ANSWERS e) A, B, and C
- Must register with TSBP
- No age requirement
A pharmacy technician trainee has worked in the pharmacy for 6 months. How long may
the technician continue working as a trainee at the pharmacy?
,a) 12 more months
b) 18 more months
c) 24 more months
d) Until passing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
e) Indefinitely CORRECT ANSWERS b) 18 more months
- Trainee license only valid for 2 years & is non-renewable
How many CE hours are required for renewal of your pharmacy technician license and
how frequent?
a) 10 hours
b) 15 hours
c) 20 hours
d) 30 hours
e) 40 hours CORRECT ANSWERS c) 20 hours (2.0 CEU)
- Must complete 20 CE hours every 2 years for renewal
Multiple dose vials may be stored for how long unless otherwise indicated by the
manufacturer? Look in BUD?
a) 4 days
b) 10 days
c) 28 days
d) 30 days CORRECT ANSWERS c) 28 days
A pharmacy that does limited prescription delivery is considered which class of
pharmacy?
a) Class A
b) Class C
c) Class G
d) Class H CORRECT ANSWERS d) Class H
How often must total particulate counts be performed in the sterile compounding areas?
a) Weekly
b) Monthly
c) Every 3 months
d) Every 6 months
e) Every 12 months CORRECT ANSWERS d) Every 6 months
- Viable air sampling: every 6 months
- Surface sampling: every month
A class H pharmacy with multiple locations only needs to have one pharmacy license
issued by the board instead of a license for each location
, a) True
b) False CORRECT ANSWERS b) False
- Requires separate license for each location
An opened or needle punctured single-dose containers such as bags, bottles, syringes,
and vials of sterile products shall be used within what time period if opened in worse
than ISO Class 5 air quality?
a) 30 minutes
b) 60 minutes
c) 90 minutes
d) 120 minutes CORRECT ANSWERS b) 60 minutes
Class E pharmacies that fill controlled substance prescriptions for residents in Texas
must submit electronically the prescription within...?
a) 5 days
b) 7 days
c) 10 days
d) 14 days CORRECT ANSWERS b) 7 days
Low risk compounded sterile preparations may be stored for how long in a solid frozen
state?
a) 3 days
b) 9 days
c) 14 days
d) 45 days CORRECT ANSWERS d) 45 days
Non-pharmacist personnel may not ask questions of a patient or patient's agent which
are intended to screen or limit interaction with the pharmacist.
a) True
b) False CORRECT ANSWERS a) True
no screening, now have to counsel on every new prescription in system and patient has
to interrupt counseling (just start talking about medication)
How many times may a candidate retake the MPJE?
a) Once (1)
b) Twice (3)
c) Four times (4)
d) Unlimited CORRECT ANSWERS c) Four times (4)
