Texas MPJE Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is required for a pharmacy to operate legally in Texas?
✔✔A current Texas pharmacy license issued by the Board.
Who is responsible for supervising pharmacy technicians in Texas?
✔✔A licensed pharmacist.
What is the main purpose of the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program?
✔✔To track controlled substance prescriptions and prevent abuse.
When can a pharmacist refuse to fill a prescription?
✔✔If it is illegal, unsafe, or outside professional judgment.
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III drug?
✔✔Five refills within six months of the original prescription date.
How often must a Texas pharmacy perform a controlled substances inventory?
✔✔Annually.
What is required for a Schedule II emergency prescription?
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,✔✔An oral prescription with written follow-up within seven days.
Who may sign off on a controlled substances inventory?
✔✔The pharmacist-in-charge and the pharmacist performing the inventory.
What must be done if a prescription error is discovered after dispensing?
✔✔Notify the patient and prescriber and document corrective action.
What is required for patient counseling in Texas?
✔✔Offer to counsel on all new and refill prescriptions for dangerous drugs.
When must a pharmacy report controlled substance dispensing to the PMP?
✔✔By the next business day.
Which drugs require a PMP check before dispensing?
✔✔Opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and carisoprodol.
What is required if the PMP system is down?
✔✔Document a good faith attempt to check the PMP.
Who may access the PMP under delegation?
✔✔Registered pharmacy technicians or other authorized personnel.
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,Which patients are exempt from a PMP check?
✔✔Hospice, cancer, and sickle cell patients.
How long must prescription records be retained in Texas?
✔✔At least two years from the last fill date.
What is the pharmacist’s responsibility when dispensing a compounded medication?
✔✔Ensure compliance with USP standards and Board rules.
What must be done if a controlled substance theft occurs?
✔✔Report immediately to the Board and law enforcement.
What is required for labeling prescription drugs?
✔✔Patient name, drug name, directions, prescriber, pharmacy info, and cautionary statements.
How must prescription records be filed for inspection?
✔✔Controlled substances separate from noncontrolled substances.
What is required to supervise a pharmacy intern?
✔✔Board-approved registration and direct supervision by a pharmacist.
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, What is the legal purpose of drug scheduling?
✔✔To classify drugs by abuse potential and medical utility.
Who can discipline pharmacists for violations?
✔✔The Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
What continuing education is required for controlled substance prescribing?
✔✔Two hours of Board-approved training every license period.
What is required for a pharmacist to administer vaccines?
✔✔Board-approved training and adherence to established protocols.
What action must be taken for recalled drugs?
✔✔Follow Board and FDA recall procedures immediately.
When is a PMP check not required due to patient setting?
✔✔During inpatient hospitalization.
What is required before transferring a prescription?
✔✔Document transfer details in both pharmacies.
How long must emergency refill logs be kept?
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Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is required for a pharmacy to operate legally in Texas?
✔✔A current Texas pharmacy license issued by the Board.
Who is responsible for supervising pharmacy technicians in Texas?
✔✔A licensed pharmacist.
What is the main purpose of the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program?
✔✔To track controlled substance prescriptions and prevent abuse.
When can a pharmacist refuse to fill a prescription?
✔✔If it is illegal, unsafe, or outside professional judgment.
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III drug?
✔✔Five refills within six months of the original prescription date.
How often must a Texas pharmacy perform a controlled substances inventory?
✔✔Annually.
What is required for a Schedule II emergency prescription?
1
,✔✔An oral prescription with written follow-up within seven days.
Who may sign off on a controlled substances inventory?
✔✔The pharmacist-in-charge and the pharmacist performing the inventory.
What must be done if a prescription error is discovered after dispensing?
✔✔Notify the patient and prescriber and document corrective action.
What is required for patient counseling in Texas?
✔✔Offer to counsel on all new and refill prescriptions for dangerous drugs.
When must a pharmacy report controlled substance dispensing to the PMP?
✔✔By the next business day.
Which drugs require a PMP check before dispensing?
✔✔Opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and carisoprodol.
What is required if the PMP system is down?
✔✔Document a good faith attempt to check the PMP.
Who may access the PMP under delegation?
✔✔Registered pharmacy technicians or other authorized personnel.
2
,Which patients are exempt from a PMP check?
✔✔Hospice, cancer, and sickle cell patients.
How long must prescription records be retained in Texas?
✔✔At least two years from the last fill date.
What is the pharmacist’s responsibility when dispensing a compounded medication?
✔✔Ensure compliance with USP standards and Board rules.
What must be done if a controlled substance theft occurs?
✔✔Report immediately to the Board and law enforcement.
What is required for labeling prescription drugs?
✔✔Patient name, drug name, directions, prescriber, pharmacy info, and cautionary statements.
How must prescription records be filed for inspection?
✔✔Controlled substances separate from noncontrolled substances.
What is required to supervise a pharmacy intern?
✔✔Board-approved registration and direct supervision by a pharmacist.
3
, What is the legal purpose of drug scheduling?
✔✔To classify drugs by abuse potential and medical utility.
Who can discipline pharmacists for violations?
✔✔The Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
What continuing education is required for controlled substance prescribing?
✔✔Two hours of Board-approved training every license period.
What is required for a pharmacist to administer vaccines?
✔✔Board-approved training and adherence to established protocols.
What action must be taken for recalled drugs?
✔✔Follow Board and FDA recall procedures immediately.
When is a PMP check not required due to patient setting?
✔✔During inpatient hospitalization.
What is required before transferring a prescription?
✔✔Document transfer details in both pharmacies.
How long must emergency refill logs be kept?
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