NY MPJE Practice Questions [ACTUAL
EXAM]3 LATEST VERSION
[QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS] WITH
STUDY GUIDE DETAILED AND
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS-
LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A
The advertised price of a prescription drug shall be in effect for how long? -
CORRECT ANSWER The period of time stated in the ad
When may a limited intern permit first be issued to a student enrolled in a
registered pharmacy program? - CORRECT ANSWER After completion of the
first year of study.
Orders for PRN controlled substances in an institutional setting are valid for how
many administrations? - CORRECT ANSWER one admin, but 72 hr time
frame to give
An institutional dispenser may dispense how many doses of a controlled
substance to a medical attendant accompanying a patient in a transfer if it is
expected to exceed 3 hours? - CORRECT ANSWER One dose
Board of pharmacy must be notified within how many days of a change in
supervisor in a registered pharmacy - CORRECT ANSWER 7 days
By what methods can unwanted CS be disposed? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
surrender to DOH or DEA
2. return to supplier
3. destroyed in presence of a witness
the NY state board of pharmacy must be notified when percentage of
stockholders at a pharmacy corporation change by what %? - CORRECT
ANSWER 10%
What is not required to be e-prescribed in NYS? - CORRECT ANSWER
Behind-the-counter meds
,CS, non CS, medical devices, and syringes must all be e-prescribed
Prescriptions may be written using: - CORRECT ANSWER Typewriter
computer
Ink
non-erasable pen
indelible pencil
Institutional dispensers with limited licenses must keep a record of CS admin that
includes: - CORRECT ANSWER patient name
prescriber name
date and hour of admin
drug name
quantity admined
balance on hand after admin
sig of person admining substance
Schedule A Poisons - CORRECT ANSWER poisonous vegetable alkaloids,
arsenic, atropine, potassium cyanide, strychnine, corrosive sublimate, chloral
hydrate
T/F: CS can be prescribed using preprinted scripts with drug name, strength,
dosage, and quantity listed already - CORRECT ANSWER FALSE
T/F: Authorized practitioner may issue a CS script in absence of the initial
prescriber if med records indicate continual prescribing and they have direct
consultation with the original prescriber assuring need - CORRECT ANSWER
TRUE
T/F: A CS prescription may be issued to a new patient by the practitioner
BEFORE examination of the patient, as long as there is an examination scheduled
and a follow-up plan in place - CORRECT ANSWER FALSE --> need to
examine patient first. However, if the patient is seen in the hospital, a practitioner
may prescribe controlled substances after reviewing records and deeming the
patient needs them.
Written scripts can be signed using only a handwritten signature. - CORRECT
ANSWER true - NO STAMP OR ELECTRONIC
When must prescription counseling be performed for a patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER new script for new patient
new med for existing patient
change in dose, strength, route, or directions of an existing script previously
dispensed
,if there is a known indication for counseling
Methadone short term detoxification treatment may not exceed a period of: -
CORRECT ANSWER 30 days
What can pharmacy interns NOT do? - CORRECT ANSWER sell self-defense
sprays
sign the NYS prescription form
initial/sign a prescription without a pharmacist doing the same
Records of CS in a pharmacy must be kept for at least: - CORRECT ANSWER
5 years
A pharmacy must contain the following utensils: - CORRECT ANSWER
mortar and pestle
balance device
graduate devices
Cabinets or safes to store C-IIs must be bolted or cemented to the floor or wall if
it weight less than - CORRECT ANSWER 750 lbs
who will be held responsible for misconduct in the pharmacy? - CORRECT
ANSWER Supervising pharmacist and the owner
Exact copies of advertisements must be kept by the licensee releasing such
advertisements for at least how long after their last appearance? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1 year
Which schedule poison includes any "drug chemical or preparation which is
liable to be destructive to adult human life in quantities of 60 grains or less"? -
CORRECT ANSWER schedule B
which of the following can be sold at auction granted there is/are proper
regisration/certificates?
a. non-cs
b. cs
c. drugs in bulk - CORRECT ANSWER a, b, and c
auction must be supervised by board of pharmacy and licensed pharmacist
certificate issued by board of pharmacy showing drugs in open containers have
been inspected and deemed appropriate for auction
, ratio of pharmacy interns to preceptors - CORRECT ANSWER 1:1
in a hospital setting, no physician may supervise more than ___ licensed PAs or
registered specialist assistants or any combo thereof. - CORRECT ANSWER
6?!?!?!?!?! seems like a lot... but that's the answer!
standing orders or specific CS orders for individual patients to be admined at
specific times in a hospital are valid for how many days? - CORRECT ANSWER
7 days
standing orders or specific CS orders for patients with convulsive disorders or
chronic spasticity or minimal brain dysfunction, to be admined at specific times
in a hospital are valid for how many days? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days
Methadone long term detoxification may not exceed a period of how many days?
- CORRECT ANSWER 180 days
Patient info required to be on a prescription issued on an official NYS state
prescription form - CORRECT ANSWER patient name
gender
age / DOB
address
city
zip code
record of poison sales must be kept on file for inspection for at least how many
years from last entry? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 years
Which providers are able to prescribe therapeutic drugs within their scope of
practice in NYS? - CORRECT ANSWER MD, osteopathy, dentist, podiatrist,
vet, optometrist, midwife, PA, NP
Drugs may not be sold at auction if they are expired or within ____ days of the
expiration date. - CORRECT ANSWER 30
When mail order pharmacies send a prescription where an alternative drug was
dispensed after consultation to the provider, the pharmacist must: - CORRECT
ANSWER make two documented call attempts to the patient within 48 hours of
mailing/delivery
Prescriber info required to be on a prescription issued on a NYS prescription
form - CORRECT ANSWER office address, zip code, telephone #, NYS
license number, and DEA # if CS
EXAM]3 LATEST VERSION
[QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS] WITH
STUDY GUIDE DETAILED AND
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS-
LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A
The advertised price of a prescription drug shall be in effect for how long? -
CORRECT ANSWER The period of time stated in the ad
When may a limited intern permit first be issued to a student enrolled in a
registered pharmacy program? - CORRECT ANSWER After completion of the
first year of study.
Orders for PRN controlled substances in an institutional setting are valid for how
many administrations? - CORRECT ANSWER one admin, but 72 hr time
frame to give
An institutional dispenser may dispense how many doses of a controlled
substance to a medical attendant accompanying a patient in a transfer if it is
expected to exceed 3 hours? - CORRECT ANSWER One dose
Board of pharmacy must be notified within how many days of a change in
supervisor in a registered pharmacy - CORRECT ANSWER 7 days
By what methods can unwanted CS be disposed? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
surrender to DOH or DEA
2. return to supplier
3. destroyed in presence of a witness
the NY state board of pharmacy must be notified when percentage of
stockholders at a pharmacy corporation change by what %? - CORRECT
ANSWER 10%
What is not required to be e-prescribed in NYS? - CORRECT ANSWER
Behind-the-counter meds
,CS, non CS, medical devices, and syringes must all be e-prescribed
Prescriptions may be written using: - CORRECT ANSWER Typewriter
computer
Ink
non-erasable pen
indelible pencil
Institutional dispensers with limited licenses must keep a record of CS admin that
includes: - CORRECT ANSWER patient name
prescriber name
date and hour of admin
drug name
quantity admined
balance on hand after admin
sig of person admining substance
Schedule A Poisons - CORRECT ANSWER poisonous vegetable alkaloids,
arsenic, atropine, potassium cyanide, strychnine, corrosive sublimate, chloral
hydrate
T/F: CS can be prescribed using preprinted scripts with drug name, strength,
dosage, and quantity listed already - CORRECT ANSWER FALSE
T/F: Authorized practitioner may issue a CS script in absence of the initial
prescriber if med records indicate continual prescribing and they have direct
consultation with the original prescriber assuring need - CORRECT ANSWER
TRUE
T/F: A CS prescription may be issued to a new patient by the practitioner
BEFORE examination of the patient, as long as there is an examination scheduled
and a follow-up plan in place - CORRECT ANSWER FALSE --> need to
examine patient first. However, if the patient is seen in the hospital, a practitioner
may prescribe controlled substances after reviewing records and deeming the
patient needs them.
Written scripts can be signed using only a handwritten signature. - CORRECT
ANSWER true - NO STAMP OR ELECTRONIC
When must prescription counseling be performed for a patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER new script for new patient
new med for existing patient
change in dose, strength, route, or directions of an existing script previously
dispensed
,if there is a known indication for counseling
Methadone short term detoxification treatment may not exceed a period of: -
CORRECT ANSWER 30 days
What can pharmacy interns NOT do? - CORRECT ANSWER sell self-defense
sprays
sign the NYS prescription form
initial/sign a prescription without a pharmacist doing the same
Records of CS in a pharmacy must be kept for at least: - CORRECT ANSWER
5 years
A pharmacy must contain the following utensils: - CORRECT ANSWER
mortar and pestle
balance device
graduate devices
Cabinets or safes to store C-IIs must be bolted or cemented to the floor or wall if
it weight less than - CORRECT ANSWER 750 lbs
who will be held responsible for misconduct in the pharmacy? - CORRECT
ANSWER Supervising pharmacist and the owner
Exact copies of advertisements must be kept by the licensee releasing such
advertisements for at least how long after their last appearance? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1 year
Which schedule poison includes any "drug chemical or preparation which is
liable to be destructive to adult human life in quantities of 60 grains or less"? -
CORRECT ANSWER schedule B
which of the following can be sold at auction granted there is/are proper
regisration/certificates?
a. non-cs
b. cs
c. drugs in bulk - CORRECT ANSWER a, b, and c
auction must be supervised by board of pharmacy and licensed pharmacist
certificate issued by board of pharmacy showing drugs in open containers have
been inspected and deemed appropriate for auction
, ratio of pharmacy interns to preceptors - CORRECT ANSWER 1:1
in a hospital setting, no physician may supervise more than ___ licensed PAs or
registered specialist assistants or any combo thereof. - CORRECT ANSWER
6?!?!?!?!?! seems like a lot... but that's the answer!
standing orders or specific CS orders for individual patients to be admined at
specific times in a hospital are valid for how many days? - CORRECT ANSWER
7 days
standing orders or specific CS orders for patients with convulsive disorders or
chronic spasticity or minimal brain dysfunction, to be admined at specific times
in a hospital are valid for how many days? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days
Methadone long term detoxification may not exceed a period of how many days?
- CORRECT ANSWER 180 days
Patient info required to be on a prescription issued on an official NYS state
prescription form - CORRECT ANSWER patient name
gender
age / DOB
address
city
zip code
record of poison sales must be kept on file for inspection for at least how many
years from last entry? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 years
Which providers are able to prescribe therapeutic drugs within their scope of
practice in NYS? - CORRECT ANSWER MD, osteopathy, dentist, podiatrist,
vet, optometrist, midwife, PA, NP
Drugs may not be sold at auction if they are expired or within ____ days of the
expiration date. - CORRECT ANSWER 30
When mail order pharmacies send a prescription where an alternative drug was
dispensed after consultation to the provider, the pharmacist must: - CORRECT
ANSWER make two documented call attempts to the patient within 48 hours of
mailing/delivery
Prescriber info required to be on a prescription issued on a NYS prescription
form - CORRECT ANSWER office address, zip code, telephone #, NYS
license number, and DEA # if CS
